"Leading Game Publishers Hit Hard by Leaked-Credential Epidemic"

Researchers at Kela have found stolen credentials tied to the top 25 gaming firms, such as Ubisoft.  In a recent scan, the researchers found 1 million compromised credentials associated with the larger gaming universe of "clients" and employees.  The researchers found the credentials on caches of breached data online and up for sale at criminal marketplaces.  The gaming industry is a $196 billion industry, and the growing success of this industry has called attention from cybercriminals scouting for new targets.  The researchers stated that the gaming industry might not prioritize their security precautions.  In 2020 gamers have faced foul play, usually ranging from ID theft, scams, or the hack of in-game valuables.

Threatpost reports: "Leading Game Publishers Hit Hard by Leaked-Credential Epidemic"