Millions of Gaming Account Logins Stolen in Malware Campaign Targeting Cheaters

Overview

• An infostealer malware campaign has targeted gamers, particularly those using cheat software, leading to millions of stolen login credentials across various gaming platforms.
• Activision Blizzard is investigating the hacking campaign and working with cheat developers to mitigate the impact, recommending users enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for account security.
• The malware has been linked to third-party tools, including cheat software, and has also compromised crypto wallets, specifically Electrum BTC wallets.
• Despite the breach, Activision Blizzard asserts that its servers remain secure and uncompromised, attributing the credential theft to malware from unauthorized software downloads.
• The attack has affected a wide range of accounts, including over 3.6 million Battlenet accounts and 561,000 Activision accounts, with some victims also reporting stolen Bitcoin.