Online Gaming

Gamers make up 37% of the global internet population. But they can’t simply be defined as one group. To really know gamers, it’s important to look at the different types of gamers to understand what makes them tick and ultimately how brands and marketers can reach different subgroups. GlobalWebIndex’s latest report on gaming personas identified 6 different gaming subgroups, ranging from casual gamers such as mobile-only gamers (those who don’t play on computers, handheld devices, or consoles) to more hardcore gamers such…

Data Reveals a Surge in Sweatshop-Powered Fraud Alongside Attack Spikes on Online Gaming and Social Media Platforms Arkose Labs, providers of online fraud prevention technology combining risk assessments and sophisticated enforcement challenges, today announced the release of its Q1 2020 Fraud and Abuse Report. The most notable trend this quarter was a major spike in human-driven attacks – which rose 90% compared to six months previously. Changing attack patterns were felt across geographies and industries, at a time of the…