Security
Security, AI Technology, Video Games,
How AI Technology Like ChatGPT Is Transforming Game Security in 2025
How AI Technology Like ChatGPT Is Transforming Game Security in 2025 If you haven’t been hearing about the rise of AI technology – especially the explosion of tools like ChatGPT – we’d like to know which rock you’ve been living under! Artificial Intelligence is growing at a staggering rate, ushering in a new era of rapid innovation. But why is ...
19 April 2025
Security, Penetration Testing,
Penetration Testing Explained: Black, Grey, or White Box?
Not sure which type of penetration testing is right for your application or game? Learn the differences between black box, grey box, and white box penetration testing—how each one works, when to use them, and what to expect from Cyrex’s industry-grade testing methods. What Is Penetration Testing? Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, is a simulated cyberattack against your ...
4 April 2025
Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Security,
Blockchain Gaming Necessities: Secure Your Game’s Future
Blockchain Gaming Security In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain gaming, ensuring the security and integrity of your game is more crucial than ever. As developers dive into the exciting possibilities of blockchain in gaming, they must also navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is always integral to any successful digital venture but when it comes to blockchain, that ...
18 February 2025
Penetration Testing, Security, Video Games,
5 Essential Reasons Video Game Studios Should Perform Penetration Testing
As a game studio, your digital environment is constantly under attack. Hackers, cheaters, and malicious users are all threats you face, and they’re always evolving. One of the most effective ways to protect your game, your players, and your reputation is through penetration testing (pen testing). Here are five essential reasons why video game studios should prioritize penetration testing to ...
23 January 2025
Penetration Testing, Security, Video Games,
The Truth of iOS Game Hacking in 2024
A common concept that comes up regarding hacking mobile and handheld devices is that iOS is innately more secure than Android. Now, in part, there is some truth to this. iOS hacking and iOS game hacking does have several barriers of entry to it, requiring a jailbroken iOS device to even begin the attempt. It’s also a closed system and ...
30 May 2024
Cybersecurity, Security, Video Games,
Common Game Flaws Found During Penetration Testing: Cyrex Engineers at Work
Back again into the incredible work our security engineers conduct, this time right into the heart of our speciality! Game security is our bread-and-butter, it is the mainstay by which we established the gold-standard of our penetration testing services and continue to grow and develop our skills. Hazem Elsayad, Lead Offensive Security Engineer for the Cyrex Entertainment team, has ...
18 April 2024
Cybersecurity, Security, Video Games,
Regression Testing: Why It’s Crucial for Airtight Cybersecurity (In 2024)
A common misconception we see regarding digital security is that regression testing is an extraneous or unnecessary addition to your cybersecurity efforts. This could not be further from the truth! Even if you have your own internal security team, patching any discovered issues during a penetration test will almost certainly give rise to new issues or vulnerabilities. Let’s take ...
4 April 2024
Penetration Testing, Security,
NIS2 Security Directive Compliance: Everything Essential Entities Need to Know
Is your organisation prepared for the evolving cybersecurity landscape? The European Union recently introduced the NIS 2 Directive (NIS2) in 2023. This significant update to the original NIS Directive aims to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of essential entities across critical sectors. This article provides a clear overview of NIS2 and its implications for your organisation. We’ll also explore how Cyrex, ...
26 March 2024
Penetration Testing, Security,
DORA Compliance: Fortify Finance with Penetration Testing
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a new EU regulation enforcing stricter IT risk management procedures, will go into effect in January 2025 to protect financial systems from disruptions and cyberattacks. With cyberattacks on financial institutions on the rise, the average cost of a data breach in the financial industry worldwide reached a staggering 5.9 million U.S. dollars in 2023. ...
26 March 2024