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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > free-discord-nitro-scam

Free Discord Nitro? It could be a scam

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1128+ words) Every day, scammers target Discord users with messages promising free Nitro subscriptions, exclusive gifts, special promotions, and limited-time giveaways. These offers are scams designed to steal accounts, personal information, or payment details. Here's how Discord Nitro scams work, how to…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > fortnite-parental-controls

How to keep kids safe in Fortnite with parental controls

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (1183+ words) Nearly a decade after its release in 2017, Fortnite is still one of the most popular online games in the world. The game has more than 650 million registered players globally and continues to draw tens of millions of players each month....

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > how-to-keep-kids-safe-in-minecraft-with-parental-controls

How to keep kids safe in Minecraft

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (1306+ words) Parents have several options to make Minecraft safer, from reviewing key safety settings to using parental controls that help reduce common online risks. Minecraft itself is not considered a dangerous game. However, some of the features that make it fun…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > virtual-knife-lawsuit-counter-strike-skin

Virtual knife, real lawsuit: Counter-Strike skin dispute ends in court

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (576+ words) A dispute over a virtual knife skin in Counter-Strike has resulted in a court ruling in Sweden, highlighting how digital items can trigger real-world legal consequences. The Sundsvall District Court ordered a seller to repay approximately $2, 300 after failing to honor…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > steam-horror-game-malware

Steam removes horror game after malware steals player data

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (395+ words) A free horror game on Steam turned into a real-world cybersecurity threat after a gamer discovered malware hidden within it. Valve has since removed Beyond The Dark from Steam, but anyone who downloaded the game should immediately scan their system,…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > the-online-safety-act-is-changing-the-internet-for-kids-but-families-say-its-still-not-enough

The Online Safety Act Is Changing the Internet for Kids

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (577+ words) The UK's Online Safety Act was supposed to mark a turning point for child protection online. Platforms are now legally bound to reduce harmful content, improve reporting systems, and use stronger age checks to keep children away from dangerous material....

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > rockstar-games-data-breach

Rockstar Games confirms data breach in Shiny Hunters leak

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (486+ words) Rockstar Games says a third-party breach exposed internal analytics data after Shiny Hunters linked the incident to Anodot and Snowflake. Rockstar Games has confirmed that company data was accessed in a breach tied to a third-party provider, after the Shinu…...

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bitdefender. com > en-gb > blog > hotforsecurity > fbi-malware-indie-steam-games

FBI Warns Gamers About Malware Hidden in Indie Steam Games

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (499+ words) Several indie games distributed through Steam harbored malware inside, the FBI has warned PC gamers. Investigators have said the games seem legitimate, but secretly installed dangerous malware capable of stealing'information from players" PCs. The campaign could have affected users who…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > xbox-mobile-test-message

Xbox mobile test message "Braze" spam glitch explained

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (454+ words) Xbox mobile test message notices leaked from a Braze QA workflow into the public app, sparking confusion and concerns. On February 25, Xbox app users reported their phones were hammered by repeated alerts labeled as "dummy" or "mobile test message," with…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > discord-delays-age-verification-2026

Discord Delays New Age Verification Rollout After Backlash

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (890+ words) Discord has decided to delay the rollout of its recently announced age verification process until late in the year after users complained about its new teen-by-default policy. Discord cofounder Stanislav Vishnevskiy now says that most users will never actually need…...