Research says 90% of game hacks contain malware
Internet security provider says gamers that hack are at risk
The April AVG Insight monthly newsletter states that the AVG Viruslab Research Group has identified more than 90% of all unauthorized ‘hacks’ for major computer games are infected with malware.
These hacks take many forms, including cheats, patches and ‘keygens’ that enable use of pirated games, but all are designed to appeal to players looking to either accelerate their in-game process or get something for free. However, while the hacks may appear attractive at first glance, the company says most are created by cybercriminals looking to pry, disrupt or steal.
Although only a small percentage of those gamers will go looking for a hack, the top 5 games are played by an aggregate total of around 330 million players worldwide, meaning the potential target market for the cybercriminals is still large.
AVG Technologies is a provider of Internet and mobile security, privacy and optimization software.
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