Microsoft warns game developers of security risk

Iria · Aug 15, 2006, 06:39 AM

Source: Reuters
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SEATTLE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - All too familiar with hackers looking to exploit security flaws in its software, Microsoft Corp. warned video game developers on Monday that their PC games are now a target for criminals.

Popular massively multiplayer online games, such as "World of Warcraft," have created a market for valuable game identities loaded with gold or other hard-earned forms of in-game currency that can be used to buy new weapons, magic spells or other trappings to advance within the game.

Using malware or software designed to infiltrate a computer system, hackers steal account information for users of MMO games and then sell off virtual gold, weapons and other items for real money.

Aug 15, 2006, 06:39 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Microsoft warns game developers of security risk Source: Reuters ________ SEATTLE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - All too familiar with hackers looking to exploit security flaws in its software, Microsoft Corp. warned video game developers on Monday that their PC games are now a target for criminals. Popular massively multiplayer online games, such as "World of Warcraft," have created a market for valuable game identities loaded with gold or other hard-earned forms of in-game currency that can be used to buy new weapons, magic spells or other trappings to advance within the game. Using malware or software designed to infiltrate a computer system, hackers steal account information for users of MMO games and then sell off virtual gold, weapons and other items for real money.