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Issues with Steam Guard code? We will help you
Inability to log into Steam account due to Steam Guard code issues is not unheard of. Here you will find some easy steps to follow in case you have problems with logging in.
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Aleksander Kartasinski
January 14, 2025
Phishing in PoE Led Players Astray. Devs Respond and Warn Against Suspicious Links
The developers of Path of Exile are warning players about a fake ad (and its ilk) that briefly appeared on the game's Steam tab.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
April 23, 2024
Xbox to Curb Toxic Player Behavior; New Warning System
Xbox has introduced a new warning system. It is somewhat reminiscent of the highway code - players will be penalized with points for each offense, which translate into different lengths of punishment.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
August 16, 2023
Vulnerability in Minecraft Exposes Servers and Mod Packs
A recently discovered vulnerability puts user playing with Minecraft's multiplayer modes at risk. This is especially true for those using mod packs.
video games
Adam Celarek
August 1, 2023
If Your PIN is on This List, Your Money is at Risk
There are PIN codes and there are bad PIN codes - here is a list of the most popular and therefore least secure personal identification numbers. It's worth knowing what rules to follow when choosing a PIN so as not to make the job of fraudsters easier.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
June 23, 2023
GTA 5 Crisis Averted? Rockstar Removes Dangerous Exploit
A new patch for Grand Theft Auto V has fixed a vulnerability that enabled hackers to remotely modify player accounts (or even their computers) in the Online module.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 2, 2023
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Hackers Strike With New Exploit in GTA Online; First Case Documented [UPDATED - Rockstar responds]
A dangerous exploit is making waves in GTA Online. Players are reporting corrupted codes and bans, and there are many indications that vulnerabilities in the online engine could be used for more than that.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 24, 2023
Mafia and Borderlands Publisher 2K Hacked; Warns Players
Another Take-Two Group team was attacked by hackers. This time 2K fell victim to the cybercriminals. The publisher warns players against emails allegedly sent by the support team.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
September 21, 2022
Dangerous Cities: Skylines Mods Could Make Players Vulnerable to Hacking
The Cities: Skylines fan community has discovered that mods created by certain user contain dangerous elements that could enable the creator to install virtually any programs on the user's computer.
Files and Mods
Adrian Werner
February 13, 2022
Undetectable Malware on SSDs; Serious Vulnerability Discovered
After CPUs, GPUs, printers, etc. we finally lived to see a security vulnerability in storage drives. As it turns out, modern SSDs allow for undetectable viruses to be installed.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
December 31, 2021
DuckDuckGo Records 100 Million Searches a Day; Privacy Increasingly Popular
The popularity of DuckDuckGo is growing, with the search engine already being used an average of 100 million times a day. It's worth knowing why this is happening, at least if you're concerned about the privacy of your data.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
December 29, 2021
Intel CPUs With New Security Vulnerabilities
The most recently detected security vulnerabilities was found in AMD processors. It turns out, however, that also some Intel units also have significant problems.
hardware & software
Dawid Wanat
November 17, 2021
Hackers Steal From Hackers - Ransomware Contains Backdoors for Seizing Money
Cybercriminals seem to see no obstacles to stealing from the likes of themselves. Hackers who buy ransomware complain about the backdoors installed in it.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
October 4, 2021
New Trojan Steals Data From Steam and Epic Games Store Accounts
Researchers from Kaspersky have described a serious threat to gamers. A trojan called BloodyStealer can be used to steal accounts from the most popular platforms, such as Steam and Epic Games Store.
hardware & software
Martin Nothing
September 28, 2021
Google Chrome 94 Introduces Controversial AFK Detection
Chrome browser is introducing a feature that many may see as another level of surveillance. The new API that detects user inactivity takes into account much more data.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
September 24, 2021
AMD CPUs Revealed Passwords; New Patch Fixes Vulnerability
AMD has patched a serious security vulnerability in its CPUs. The problem was caused the chip driver that enabled unauthorized persons to, among other things, access passwords.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
September 20, 2021
Lack of Passwords is the Future; Microsoft Doubts Traditional Logins
Windows 11 is just one of Microsoft's projects. The company is also preparing a new account login option to discourage users from using traditional and unreliable passwords.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
September 16, 2021
Titanfall 2 With a Gateway for Hackers? Respawn Denies
Another news spoiled the mood of Titanfall 2 fans. This time, players learned about an alleged vulnerability that would enable hackers to gains access to the player's PC. The matter is investigated by Respawn Entertainment, which claims the reports to be greatly exaggerated.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 9, 2021
Hackers Will Bypass Antivirus Software Using GPUs
Hackers may have found another way to bypass anti-virus software. Recent reports suggest that this time they will use graphics cards to do it.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
September 1, 2021
AMD Ryzen CPUs With Serious Security Vulnerability
A new security vulnerability has been discovered in AMD Ryzen CPUs that could lead to data leaks. Which users should be afraid of it?
hardware & software
Martin Nothing
September 1, 2021