Before you log on to your favorite video game today, please take a minute to read this. There are some things you need to know about gaming and cybersecurity. Yes, your favorite gaming portal is also a favorite hunting ground for cybercriminals.
Industry reports show that there was a 340% increase in cyber-attacks in 2020 during the pandemic lockdown. Web applications attacks between 2018 and 2020 grew by 415%.
The methods of attack are numerous. These include credential stuffing, SQL injection, local file inclusion, and phishing.
What makes cybercriminals so scary is that they are constantly evolving. They are up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. Hackers have perfected the art of looking for loopholes to gain entry.