HoYoverse Files Lawsuit Against Prominent Leaker HomDGCat Over Persistent Game Leaks
HoYoverse has filed a major lawsuit against prominent leaker HomDGCat for continuously publishing unreleased game data and enticing beta testers to breach NDAs.
Cheating, Hacks & Security
This section covers legal actions and lawsuits brought by game publishers against unauthorized leakers. It also documents cyberattacks, server wipes, and notable hacking incidents across digital and pop culture.
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UK Court Rules Stealing MMORPG In-Game Currency Is a Crime
A UK court has ruled that MMORPG in-game currency constitutes valuable property, making in-game theft a punishable offense under the law.
Hacker Martha Root Dresses as Pink Ranger and Wipes Servers of Three Racist Websites at Global Hacker Congress
Dressed as the Pink Ranger, hacktivist Martha Root showcased wiping servers of three far-right websites during a presentation at the Chaos Communication Congress.
Tokyogurl Case Study: Why Do Esports Players Cheat Despite Knowing It's Wrong?
Following the Tokyogurl cheating scandal in Arena of Valor, here is an analysis of why competitive gamers choose to cheat despite knowing the consequences.