Gaming Security
The latest Gaming Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Xbox and Windows Fusion: How Microsoft and AMD Are Redefining Gaming
Microsoft's recent announcement of a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD has sparked considerable speculation about the future of gaming consoles and PCs. This collaboration signals a bold move...
Windows 11 24H2 Patch Fixes Critical Bug But Raises Gaming & Security Questions
Microsoft's out-of-band update for Windows 11 24H2 (KB5063060) arrived unusually fast, addressing a kernel-level vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation and remote code execution. The...
Microsoft KB5063060 Fixes January Game Crashes from December Security Patch
Microsoft has released a critical update for Windows 11 (KB5063060) addressing widespread game crashes caused by the recent security patch KB5060842. This fix comes as relief to gamers who...
Windows 11 KB5063060 Update Fixes Easy Anti-Cheat Issues for Gamers
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5063060, addressing critical gaming compatibility issues in Windows 11 version 24H2. This emergency patch specifically targets problems with Easy...
EA Mandates Secure Boot in Battlefield 2042 Update 8.8.0 for Firmware-Level Anti-Cheat.
Electronic Arts (EA) has implemented a strict security enhancement for Battlefield 2042, mandating the activation of Secure Boot as a requirement for playing the game. This decisive move aims to...
Battlefield 2042's Latest Patch Locks Out Cheaters with Secure Boot, Revives Fan-Favorite Event
The May 27 release of Battlefield 2042 Update 1.000.073 (patch 8.8.0 on PC, version 1.70 on last-gen consoles) marks a hard pivot in the game’s anti-cheat strategy. From this point forward, any PC...
Steam Data Leak Debunked: Valve Denies Breach, SMS Security Risks Exposed
A sudden wave of panic rippled through the gaming community this week following widespread reports of a massive Steam data leak, which allegedly compromised account information for more than 89...
Valorant VAN9001 & VAN9003 Errors Solved: Enable Secure Boot & TPM 2.0 in BIOS
Introduction Valorant, the popular tactical shooter developed by Riot Games, has implemented stringent security measures to maintain a fair gaming environment. Among these measures is the requirement...
Windows 10 vs Windows 11: Ryzen 9 9950X3D Benchmarks Show Surprising Results
For Windows enthusiasts and gamers, the latest benchmark results pitting Windows 10 against Windows 11 on cutting-edge hardware like the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D have sparked a heated debate about...