#gamesecurity
What to do right now:

Delete %AppData%\Roaming\ow-electron
Stop using these apps until this is fixed

Disclosure was submitted to Overwolf in February. No response received.

#FFXIV #FFLogs #overwolf #gamesecurity
April 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Unity Security: Protect Your Game From Hacks

Secure your Unity games! Learn practical strategies to prevent cheating, data breaches & unauthorized access. Protect player investments and maintain a fair gameplay experience with robust security measures. #UnityDev #GameSecurity
Unity Security: Protect Your Game From Hacks
Secure your Unity games! Learn practical strategies to prevent cheating, data breaches & unauthorized access. Protect player investments and maintain a fair gameplay experience with robust security measures. #UnityDev #GameSecurity
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October 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
⚡️ NEW: Rockstar Games is hiring a Cheat Software Engineer!

💼 Senior Cheat Software Engineer
🏢 Rockstar Games
🇬🇧 Dundee, UK
📄 Full Time
🎚️ Senior
#RockstarGames #AntiCheat #GameSecurity #GamingJobs

Apply here 👇
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hitmarker.net
July 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
🚨 RedTiger infostealer targets Discord, game accounts and crypto wallets. Attack chain: PyInstaller binary → Discord JS injection → data zipped → uploaded to GoFile → link sent via Discord webhook. Webcam snaps, screenshots, and process spamming included.

#CyberSecurity #GameSecurity #ThreatIntel
October 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
An update: Archon released a "Lite" version. Overwolf SDK DLL is removed! Some Overwolf code remains but is inactive.

Reduced network activity confirmed via Procmon/wireshark, basic telemetry (Sentry, GA). If you use FFLogs or Archon, it's worth swapping.

#overwolf #FFXIV #gamesecurity #FFLogs
April 19, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Arc Raiders logged private Discord DMs in plaintext! Emergency hotfix released March 5th. Stay vigilant protect your data! #ArcRaiders #Privacy #Hotfix #GameSecurity #DataProtection
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Arc Raiders faced a major privacy blunder, inadvertently logging private Discord DMs in plaintext to local game files. Systems engineer Timothy Meadows exposed this critical flaw, prompting Embark Studios to release an emergency hotfix (Update 1.000.027) on March 5th. This incident is a stark reminder to be vigilant about connecting online accounts. Protect your data! Watch to learn more. (Date 2026-03-06) Tools used for generation Text Gemini Narator Azure TTS Clips Pexel Rendering Remotion
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March 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Fake early GTA 6 builds are spreading before the planned 19 Nov 2026 release.

Huntress found files that can steal saved logins, capture screens, enable remote control or lock files…

https://en.hacks.gr/opoios-katevazei-gta-6-prin-apo-tis-19-noemvrioy-2026-kindyneyei/

#GTA6 #Huntress #GameSecurity
September 11, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Massive DDoS hits Embark Studios Arc Raiders and The Finals causing server crashes! Stay alert! #DDoS #CyberThreat #GameSecurity #EmbarkStudios #ArcRaiders #TheFinals
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Explore how extensive DDoS attacks are crippling Embark Studios' Arc Raiders and The Finals, causing server instability and unplayable games. Learn about the escalating global threat of cyberattacks and Embark's efforts to enhance digital defenses. Stay informed via official channels for the latest updates. Date 2026-02-03 Tools used for generation Text Gemini Narator Azure TTS Clips Pexel Rendering Remotion
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February 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM
A game on a player-owned device cannot be made unhackable. Good enough security means protecting revenue, purchases, and multiplayer fairness, while accepting residual risk through threat modeling and risk treatment. #GameSecurity #RiskManagement
[Guest Post] You Cannot Make a Game Unhackable. Here Is What "Good Enough" Security Actually Means.
This article explains why making a game “unhackable” is the wrong goal and shows how cybersecurity concepts like residual risk, threat modeling, and risk treatment apply in the gaming industry. It emphasizes that developers should protect what matters most, such as revenue, purchases, and multiplayer fairness, while accepting or mitigating the risk that remains on a player-owned device. #GuardingPearSoftware #TimUhlott #Unity
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August 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM
How to Secure Community-Generated Game Content: Lessons from Recent Incidents

#Security #TechBlog #GameSecurity
How to Secure Community-Generated Game Content: Lessons from Recent Incidents
How to Secure Community-Generated Game Content: Lessons from Recent Incidents > **TL;DR:** Recent breaches in game mod ecosystems and community platfo
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July 29, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Steam removes PirateFi game after malware discovery. #Steam #Malware #GameSecurity
Malware-Infected Game Removed from Steam
Steam removes PirateFi game after malware discovery. #Steam #Malware #GameSecurity
securityaffairs.com
February 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Respawn confirmed a security incident in Apex Legends where a bad actor remotely controlled player inputs during live matches.
No malware or RCE identified, but the situation highlights risks tied to privileged access and cheat abuse in live platforms.

#CyberSecurity #GameSecurity #IncidentResponse
January 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
⚡️ NEW: Protect For Honor's competitive integrity as a Games Security Specialist at Ubisoft Montréal!

💼 Games Security Specialist
🏢 Ubisoft
🇨🇦 Montréal, QC, Canada
📄 Full Time
🎚️ Senior (5+ years)
#GameSecurity, #Ubisoft, #GamingJobs

Apply here 👇
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hitmarker.net
June 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Rainbow Six Siege servers are down globally. A massive exploit disrupted credits, skins, and account data. Ubisoft is rolling everything back carefully, with no ETA yet.

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#RainbowSixSiege #GameSecurity #Ubisoft
Ubisoft Rolls Back Rainbow Six Siege After Players Get Billions in Credits
Ubisoft shuts down Rainbow Six Siege servers worldwide after a massive exploit gave players billions of credits and rare skins.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Heading to a panel tomorrow? Make it this one.

Our Threat Intel Lead, Steven Guris, is hitting the #GDC2026 stage to discuss the intersection of technical intelligence and legal enforcement.

Learn how to actually stop cheaters and IP infringers.

📅 3/11 | 11:30 AM PT

#GDC #GameSecurity #InfoSec
March 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM