Quick Fix: Why So Many Discord Accounts Are Getting Compromised (and What to Do First)
Discord account compromised? This quick guide covers fake verification flows, QR login tricks, malicious invites, and a 10-minute account lockdown checklist.
Category: Security
CloverPit dev warns of unauthorized “CloverPit Gamble” on Nintendo Switch eShop
Panik Arcade says CloverPit is not on Nintendo Switch Developer Panik Arcade posted a public warning that an unauthorized game using the CloverPit name — titled “CloverPit Gamble” — appears on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The studio says the listing is not made by them, and urged players not to buy from impostors. 🚨 fake…
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Steam connection issues briefly hit chat, downloads, and live services
Steam had a brief connectivity wobble Earlier today, Steam experienced a short disruption that affected several parts of the platform — not only Friends & Chat, but also downloads and other live features. The Steam Friends & Chat outage left many players across regions (USA, EU, and Asia) seeing Steam stuck on “Offline / Connecting…”,…
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BlockBlasters Pulled From Steam After Alleged Malware Reports
Valve removed BlockBlasters from Steam after reports linked a late-August update to malware, credential theft, and stolen cryptocurrency.
Why Your New Game Keeps Crashing on PC — How to Stop It
Why Do New Games Crash on PC? The Real Reasons—and Fixes That Work Launch week is supposed to be fun. Instead, you click “Play” and your brand-new game freezes, vanishes, or hard-locks the system. Here’s why new games crash on PC and what’s actually behind day-one crashes in 2025—and what players and studios can do…
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Update — New lure after “Solarpunk Playtest”: fake “Battlefield 6 (BF Labs) closed beta” DM
Red flags to watch for Unsolicited Steam DMs offering playtest keys or invites can often be part of a Steam DM scam. Bait-and-switch when questioned (“Solarpunk” → “Battlefield 6 / BF Labs”). Links that do not go to official Steam domains (steampowered.com / steamcommunity.com). Legit Steam Playtests appear as a “Request Access” button on a…
Battlefield 6 “Secure Boot is Not Enabled” Error – How to Fix (Steam Version)
Battlefield 6 requires UEFI Secure Boot on PC. Here is how to check Secure Boot in Windows and enable it on Gigabyte motherboards for Steam players.
Proton Authenticator: A Private, Open-Source 2FA App Built for Gamers and Developers
Privacy-first and ad-free, this new security app gives gamers a powerful alternative to Google and Microsoft In an age where gaming accounts are worth more than gold, security is no longer optional. From Steam and Epic Games to Xbox, Discord, and even dev platforms like GitHub and Itch.io—your digital life is scattered across dozens of…
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WeTransfer’s New Terms Let Them Use Your Game Assets — Even Under NDA
What game devs, publishers, PR teams, and creatives need to know before August 8 WeTransfer is making a significant change to its Terms of Service that may impact how safe it is to share your work — especially if you’re handling pre-release game builds, press kits, or confidential materials. These new terms go into effect…
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FBI Piracy Crackdown Ongoing: Major Game Download Sites Seized in Global Sweep
A landmark FBI and Dutch law enforcement operation takes down six of the world’s biggest game piracy sites—industry impact still unfolding. If you’ve been around the gaming world for more than a minute, you know the conversation about piracy never really goes away. But July 2025 just saw things get a whole lot louder, thanks…
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Update on Call of Duty: WWII – Game Pass PC Version Still Offline After RCE Exploit
As of July 11, 2025, the PC version is still unavailable—Steam and Battle.net editions remain unaffected The Game Pass PC version of Call of Duty: WWII has been taken offline by Activision after serious reports emerged of Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploits targeting players. The exploit allowed attackers to take control of users’ machines during…
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Scam Warning: Fake Solarpunk Playtest Invites Targeting Steam Users
Fake Solarpunk Steam playtest messages circulated through Discord in June 2025. The campaign used a lookalike link to target player credentials.
Latest Scam Alerts: Major Gaming Scams (June 2025)
Gamers worldwide need to stay alert—scammers are targeting players with new tactics every month. Here are the most important June 2025 gaming scam alerts you should know about, plus tips to keep your accounts and digital life secure. India: Multi‑State Gaming Scam Busted Authorities in Udham Singh Nagar arrested two suspects behind a massive interstate…
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Gamers Beware: The History and Rising Threat of Gaming Viruses
A look at gaming malware, account theft, malicious mods, platform breaches, and practical steps players can take to protect their accounts and PCs.
Giveaway and Review Key Abuse: How It’s Hurting Developers, Gamers, and Communities
Review key abuse, giveaway farming, and key reselling can hurt indie developers, creators, and players. Here is what Fix Gaming Channel has seen firsthand.