The game is over: when “free” comes at too high a price. What we know about RenEngine

We often describe cases of malware distribution under the guise of game cheats and pirated software. Sometimes such methods are used to spread complex malware that employs advanced techniques and sophisticated infection chains. In February 2026, researchers from Howler Cell announced the discover...

Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Gray Market for Video Game Cheats

Gaming cheats are the bane of the video game industry—and a hot commodity. A recent study found that cheat creators are making a fortune from gamers looking to gain a quick edge...

From Cracks to Crooks: YouTube As a Vector for Malware Distribution

With billions of users and an immense volume of daily uploads, YouTube has become an attractive target for cybercriminals aiming to leverage its vast audience. The platform's openness and trustworthiness provide an ideal environment for deceptive campaigns that can operate under the radar of...

YouTube Game Cheats Spread Arcane Stealer Malware to Russian-Speaking Users

YouTube videos promoting game cheats are being used to deliver a previously undocumented stealer malware called Arcane likely targeting Russian-speaking users. "What's intriguing about this malware is how much it collects," Kaspersky said in an analysis. "It grabs account information from VPN and...

New Crypto Trojan.AutoIt.1443 Hits 28,000 Users via Game Cheats, Office Tool

Trojan.AutoIt.1443 targets 28,000 users, spreading via game cheats and office tools. This cryptomining and cryptostealing malware bypasses antivirus…...

Lua Malware Targeting Student Gamers via Fake Game Cheats

Morphisec Threat Labs uncovers sophisticated Lua malware targeting student gamers and educational institutions. Learn how these attacks work…...

ChromeLoader Malware Targeting Gamers via Fake Nintendo and Steam Game Hacks

A new ChromeLoader malware campaign has been observed being distributed via virtual hard disk VHD files, marking a deviation from the ISO optical disc image format. "These VHD files are being distributed with filenames that make them appear like either hacks or cracks for Nintendo and Steam games...

MeGaCheatZ 1.1 Multiple Remote SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

Exploit for unknown platform in category web applications ============================================================ MeGaCheatZ 1.1 Multiple Remote SQL Injection Vulnerabilities ============================================================...