Credential theft targeting hardcore gamers has hit an all-time high as scams, illicit markets and account takeovers have become a booming business. The driving force behind the uptick in gaming-related crime is a sudden spike in usage of online games, researchers say. A recent survey found that 55 percent of frequent online game players said their accounts had been compromised at some point. Nearly 10 billion of those attacks targeted the lucrative gaming industry, worth $159 billion in 2019, Akamai says.
Source: https://threatpost.com/gamer-juicy-target-for-hackers/159507/