Cybercrime in gaming has increased substantially since the start of the pandemic, with threats lurking in cheat codes, microtransactions, and players’ messages (Amanda Holpuch/New York Times)

Amanda Holpuch / New York Times:
Cybercrime in gaming has increased substantially since the start of the pandemic, with threats lurking in cheat codes, microtransactions, and players’ messages  —  Cybersecurity experts warn that threats lurk in cheat codes, microtransactions and messages from fellow players.