Gaming Is Booming. That's Catnip for Cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity experts warn that threats lurk in cheat codes,
microtransactions and messages from fellow players.

Millions of people escaped the drudgery of the Covid-19 pandemic's first
year by turning to video games, where they could cast spells, kill zombies
and compete as their favorite athletes.

These virtual worlds also lured in a different kind of enthusiast—the
kind who sought to steal people' personal information and real-world
dollars.

In recent months, cybersecurity firms have warned that cybercrime in gaming
has increased …

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