Cybercrime in gaming has increased substantially since the start of the pandemic, with threats lurking in cheat codes, microtransactions, and players' messages (Amanda Holpuch/New York Times)

Amanda Holpuch / New York Times: Cybercrime in gaming has increased substantially since the start of the pandemic, with threats lurking in cheat codes, microtransactions, and players' messages  —  Cybersecurity experts warn that threats lurk in cheat codes, microtransactions and messages from fellow players.

Cybercrime in gaming has increased substantially since the start of the pandemic, with threats lurking in cheat codes, microtransactions, and players' messages (Amanda Holpuch/New York Times)

Amanda Holpuch / New York Times:
Cybercrime in gaming has increased substantially since the start of the pandemic, with threats lurking in cheat codes, microtransactions, and players' messages  —  Cybersecurity experts warn that threats lurk in cheat codes, microtransactions and messages from fellow players.