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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
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| Identifiant | 8517210 |
| Date de publication | 2024-06-11 10:00:00 (vue: 2024-06-13 19:33:14) |
| Titre | Les risques cachés de l'eSports: cybersécurité sur le champ de bataille virtuel The Hidden Risks of eSports: Cybersecurity on the Virtual Battlefield |
| Texte | The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. LevelBlue does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. From humble beginnings as a niche hobby relegated to small gaming cafes and basements, eSports has grown into a huge affair where gamers compete for million-dollar prizes and prestigious titles. As of 2024, the global eSports industry is worth $4.3 billion, up from just $1.2 billion in 2017. Major eSports tournaments now fill virtual arenas and stadiums, with millions of viewers tuning in. Amid the excitement and fanfare, however, a crucial aspect often gets overlooked – cybersecurity. Maintaining integrity and security in these virtual environments has become increasingly vital. From the potential for game-altering hacks and cheats to the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks, the challenges facing the industry are growing more complex by the day. Understanding the Cybersecurity Threats in eSports The eSports industry\'s rapid growth, lucrative prize pools, and massive online viewership have made it an attractive target for cybercriminals and unscrupulous actors seeking to disrupt events, compromise systems, or gain an unfair advantage. Additionally, some eSports organizations like FaZe Clan are experiencing surges on the stock market, making them even more attractive targets than, let’s say, stealing data from individual players. To begin with, let’s go through the primary cybersecurity threats plaguing the world of eSports: DDoS Attacks Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks involve sending an influx of malicious traffic to a network or server, overwhelming it and making it unable to respond to legitimate requests, effectively taking it offline. In eSports, DDoS attacks can disrupt live tournaments, causing delays, disconnections, and frustration for players and viewers alike. These can also target individual players, knocking them offline during crucial matches. For instance, in 2023, a DDoS attack on the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual eSports event kicked out Max Verstappen, who was leading the race. Activision Blizzard was also hit with multiple DDoS attacks in 2020, affecting several of its game titles, including Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft. Account Hijacking Account hijacking involves unauthorized access to a player\'s account, typically through phishing, keylogging, or exploiting security vulnerabilities. Hijacked accounts can be used for cheating, sabotage, or even sold on the black market, putting players at risk of financial loss and reputational damage. In 2019, for example, |
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