Gamihackation - Learning the Gaming Attack Surface
2024-12-14 , Rookie track 2

Game Securely. Research of recent security vulnerabilities within the Gaming industry. Understanding the details of the Gaming security vulnerabilities, the potential impact if exploited, and learning ways to mitigate and prevent them. Some of the researched vulnerabilities include Valorant's Anti-Cheat Bypass, Counter-Strike Source Code Leak, Grand Theft Auto Remote Execution, Fortnite Account Takeover, Apex Legends DDoS Attacks, Minecraft Realms Exploit, and Roblox Script Exploit.


The purpose of the talk is to create visibility into recent security vulnerability affecting major online gaming platforms. The research will be useful for both gaming developers to be aware of potential vulnerabilities and also for gamers that leverage the gaming platforms. The goal is to generate gaming security awareness.

The talk will follow the format of explaining the security vulnerability, the potential adverse effects of exploited as well as how to mitigate or prevent the security vulnerabilities.


Please confirm that I am a first time speaker and have not spoken in public and will not be before the Bsides London event date (14th December 2024).:

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Cybersecurity graduate student at Central Washington University. Avid gamer and cybersecurity enthusiast. Currently living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad.