Security
Security,
Cyrex Explained: Our Frequently Asked Questions
During our day-to-day, we get asked a lot of questions about what we do, how we do it, and why clients should choose Cyrex. We have an FAQ on our games and non-gaming application pages, but we thought it would be useful to go into more detail. What is a penetration test? A penetration test is a simulated cyberattack on ...
9 September 2021
Security, Video Games,
Security Explained: Mobile Threats
At Cyrex, we love debunking myths, clearing up misconceptions, and ironing out misunderstandings. One such issue is the idea that mobile is somehow more secure than any other device. A bit like the misconception that anti-cheat is enough security, which we’ve discussed previously, this is untrue. Mobile is no less secure than any other device we use. So, let’s discuss ...
2 September 2021
Security, Load Testing, Video Games,
Load vs Stress Testing: Expect the Unexpected
At Cyrex, we like to break down the complexities and keep things simple. We’ve noticed that with the rising use of load testing services, there is some confusion. What is load testing? Isn’t it just another word for stress testing? Now, we’ve talked about load testing before. When we initially announced our load testing solutions and when we released our ...
26 August 2021
Security, Video Games,
The Implications of Crossplay
We are always happy to see the expansion of the gaming industry, crossplay is often called for. Cross-platform play or crossplay means more accessibility, more reach, and greater numbers of players engaging without barriers and limitations. But it is not all positives, there are downsides to expanding the realms of gaming. As consoles dip into one another, there isn’t really ...
19 August 2021
Blockchain, Security,
Security Explained: Smart Contract Vulnerabilities
When it comes to the blockchain, you must be sure your security is flawless. Once you’ve been added to the chain, that’s it. Vulnerabilities present are there to stay. We’ve talked about the blockchain and smart contracts before, and we believe that they need to remain in the focus for the security industry. Blockchain is only growing in use and ...
12 August 2021
Security, Video Games,
Cyrex Hacking Roundup: August
The world of cybersecurity is always moving, there is a constant back and forth between the hacking collectives and the security systems in place to stop them. For those interested in the cybersecurity world, we thought it could be helpful to take some of the bigger hacks that have happened recently and elaborate on them. It can be difficult to ...
5 August 2021
Security,
The Power of Pair Hacking
For years now at Cyrex, we’ve implemented the pair hacking method for our penetration testing. It’s a staple in our success as a cybersecurity company, approaching testing more like a hacking group. The results speak for themselves. We’ve mentioned it before, during our bug bounty work on Apple or when we hacked an Oculus, now it’s time to take a ...
29 July 2021
Video Games, Security,
Webinar Catchup: Art of Online Game Hacking
Recently, our COO and Co-Founder, Mathieu Huysman, held a webinar discussing the ins and outs of online game hacking. In case you missed it, you can find the archived stream below. Otherwise, we thought it would be good to summarise and revisit some key points our expert ethical hacker and cybersecurity specialist touched on. Why do people hack? This is ...
15 July 2021
Video Games, Security,
Gaming Industry Plagued by Hackers
With the recent and very public attacks on several high-profile game companies, we felt it was time to address the topic. There is a worrying lack of modernity in the security of the gaming industry. We have talked about why the games industry would be targeted by hackers. And for many years we have warned that these attacks will only ...
8 July 2021