As the holiday season ramps up, online gamers spend more time in their favorite virtual worlds. From Nintendo to Xbox to “God of War” and “Call of Duty,” a flood of video games appear on the scene, encouraging players to invest even more time and money in this form of competitive entertainment.
There are an estimated 3 billion gamers around the world, which translates to a growing attack surface for digital fraudsters. While players are focused on racking up points and bonuses, bad actors are watching from the sidelines, ready to make moves of their own.