Activision says the global video game cheat market could be worth $13.8 billion a year
Gaming Industry cheating activision blizzard Activision says the global video game cheat market could be worth $13.8 billion a year Software cheats, DMA-based cheating hardware, and stolen accounts are big business By Kishalaya Kundu September 22, 2026, 9:18 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The company also cited a recent study by threat intelligence firm Intorqa, which claims the cheat economy generates between $5.1 billion and $13.8 billion every year, with the median estimate being around $8.5 billion.
- ▪Gaming Industry cheating activision blizzard Activision says the global video game cheat market could be worth $13.8 billion a year Software cheats, DMA-based cheating hardware, and stolen accounts are big business By Kishalaya Kundu Septem
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- ▪The company also cited a recent study by threat intelligence firm Intorqa, which claims the cheat economy generates between $5.1 billion and $13.8 billion every year, with the median estimate being around $8.5 billion.
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Gaming Industry cheating activision blizzard Activision says the global video game cheat market could be worth $13.8 billion a year Software cheats, DMA-based cheating hardware, and stolen accounts are big business By Kishalaya Kundu September 22, 2026, 9:18 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In context: Ahead of the much-awaited Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launch on October 22, Activision has published a detailed report on how the global video game cheat economy has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar business spanning subscription services, cheat reskins, illicit accounts, and spoofing hardware, supported by an organized network of hackers, resellers, and distributors.
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