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Official gaming websites and platforms may seem safe, but even there gamers occasionally encounter malware. We break down infection cases involving Endgame Gear, Steam, and Minecraft.

Malicious actors are busy setting up fake Netflix websites, trying to trick visitors into paying for supposedly legitimate subscriptions, and promising in-game currency and skins for popular games. How else are they scamming Gen Zers, and what can we do to fight back?

If you still think that Steam, Google Play, and the App Store are malware-free, then read this fascinating story about PirateFi and other hacker creations disguised as games.

An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.

Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.

Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.

Seven safety and security rules to keep in mind when buying games and in-game items.

Five things to keep in mind when choosing a free PC game to play.

Many services allow you to share your subscription with family. Here’s how popular sites handle sharing.

How to protect accounts on Steam, Origin, Epic Store, and other such services.

A particular type of malware seeks user credentials, including accounts for gaming services such as Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay.

We explain how to keep your computer running fast without sacrificing protection.

The dangers of pirated games, activation codes on gray-market sites, and ready-made accounts in official stores.

A brief but comprehensive guide to security and privacy on the world’s most popular gaming platform.

With more than 2.5 billion gamers around the world, it’s no wonder cheats, hacks, and game modifications have spawned a multimillion dollar industry.

Jeff and Dave discuss the latest in the Steam Bug Bounty issue, T-Mobile putting a customer at risk, Xbox listening and more.

In this edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Jeff sits down with David Jacoby to discuss the true value of online identities to crooks on the dark web.

In this edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, a pair of animals making tech news, adult gaming on Steam, and Amazon deleting reviews.

New Steam scams trick users into giving up money or account access.

A few more tips about gaming accounts safety, or How to protect your Steam, Uplay, Origin, battle.net and so on.

Every gamer knows what Steam is and more than likely uses it. Steam accounts are also bought and sold for real money, which makes them very attractive to cybercriminals. We’ve already