FIFA, GTA 5, Minecraft to Call of Duty: Top 10 popular games hackers are using to launch cyberattacks
By
Binu Mathew
Between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, Kaspersky recorded more than 19 million instances where users tried to download harmful or potentially unwanted files masquerading as trending Gen Z games. Titles like GTA, Minecraft, and Call of Duty were among the most frequently abused, highlighting how cybercriminals are closely tracking gaming fads to target their victims.
