Tag: gamers

Why security is a transversal issue for video games development

August 16, 2016

How many times in the field of software development have we heard that safety must be considered from the outset to the release – and subsequent maintenance – of the app or program in question? Hundreds, right? Fortunately, developers have understood this fundamental concept for programming, especially those who write code for operating systems or … More Why security is a transversal issue for video games development

Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk

July 25, 2016

The details of almost 1.6 million players of a popular smartphone game have reportedly been stolen after the official forums of “Clash of Kings” game were hacked. As ZDNet reports, hackers were able to break into the strategy war game forum – run by Chinese firm Elex – and make off with the usernames, email … More Clash of Kings forum hacked, 1.6 million account details put at risk

8 security tips for gamers: go play with no worries!

August 31, 2015

Do you remember the time when “video game” referred to a simple platform in which we could only move within the same screen? Everything was there, at our sight, and we couldn’t pass through the limits. Nowadays, things are very different because video games are actual stories that we are part of. We get involved … More 8 security tips for gamers: go play with no worries!

Valve Steam bug enables accounts to be hacked

July 28, 2015

A serious bug in Valve’s Steam engine has allowed cybercriminals to steal user credentials over the past week, according to reports. Kotaku reports that although the fallout makes it sound like a complex issue, the bug appears to be pretty basic – a video in the Kotaku post shows that from the “lost password” section of Steam … More Valve Steam bug enables accounts to be hacked