From stolen accounts to disruptive attacks, studios need robust security to protect their players and bring them a great gaming experience. This guide explores key threats and strategies to safeguard your game and players.
Hackers and malicious actors come up all the time with new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and disrupt the gaming experience of your players. These most common threats aim to compromise your game’s security and player experience:
Gamers often have valuable virtual assets and in-game purchases linked to their accounts. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in servers and platforms to steal the data, which can be sold on the black market. Players lose access to accounts and prized possessions, while studios face reputational damage and potential legal issues.
Deceptive emails, websites, and in-game interactions can trick players into revealing login credentials or personal information. These tactics come in two main forms:
Deceptive emails and websites try to lure players into clicking malicious links or entering login details on fake login pages.
Attackers exploit human psychology to manipulate players into giving away sensitive information. They often impersonate trusted figures (developers, support) and create urgency with fake threats to pressure players into action.
Common tactics include:
Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks overwhelm gaming servers with traffic, making them inaccessible to legitimate players. These attacks can disrupt gameplay, damage reputation, and cost studios revenue.
These attacks don’t necessarily target player data, but they warp the game itself, creating an uneven playing field. The consequences of cheating are just as damaging as other cyber threats, leading to financial losses and reputational harm for games, developers, studios, and associated brands.
Proactive measures can safeguard your players and create a secure game environment. Here are some strategies your game development studio can implement:
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