Look out, n00bs. Hackers are apparently deploying fake game “cheats” for
Call of Duty: Warzone. They sure won’t help you merk your opponents, but they
will inject a crapload of malware onto your computer.
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A recently disclosed report from game publisher Activision shows that discussion of such schemes was recently observed on several different dark web forums. Criminals discussed tricking unsuspecting gamers into downloading a
dropper a malicious program that can be customized to install other, more destructive forms of malware (such as, say, a RAT) onto a computer or device by convincing them it was actually a free cheating program.
The Shady Side Of Facebook Gaming
The Shady Side Of Facebook Gaming Christophe Morin/ip3/Getty Images
By Shawn Farner/Dec. 14, 2020 1:26 pm EDT
For as long as video game streaming has been a thing, Twitch has been at the forefront. This service now owned by Amazon gained the first-mover advantage. In just a few years, it quickly became the de facto platform for those who wanted to watch other people play games online.
Facebook, on the other hand, has yet to really gain a foothold in the streaming world. Despite having one of the most visited websites in existence, Facebook has fumbled a few attempts at offering a service that targets gamers. Its latest, Facebook Gaming, appears to be one that has a better shot at succeeding. Unfortunately, the way Facebook has rolled out its gaming initiative has left a bad taste in the mouths of many.