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Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom

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Time Stamp: November 10, 2020 8:30 PM - Modified On: November 10, 2020 - Published By:
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Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom, creator of popular games like Resident Evil and Street Fighter, fell victim to a ransomware in early November, with attackers allegedly demanding $11 million in bitcoin in exchange for not leaking illegally obtained confidential information to the public, CoinDesk Japan reported Tuesday. In a Nov. 4 press release, Capcom said that the group’s networks had come under attack in the early morning hours of Nov. 2. The attacks affected “certain systems” including email and file servers and there was no indication that any customer information was breached,

ESIC Bans 7 CS:GO Players for Alleged Match-Fixing in MDL Matches

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Time Stamp: October 23, 2020 12:03 PM - Modified On: October 23, 2020 - Published By:
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The ESIC issued 12-month bans to seven MDL Australian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players for match-fixing and betting violations. | Photo courtesy of MDLThe ESIC issued 12-month bans to seven MDL Australian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players Friday for alleged match-fixing and betting violations. The company was hired by ESEA to investigate the situation, and the first round of results were revealed. A total of seven players were given bans. The players were found either placing bets on other MDL matches or their own games. The specific details will be shared at

ESIC issues bans to seven MDL Australia players for betting-related offences

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Time Stamp: October 23, 2020 5:00 AM - Modified On: October 23, 2020 - Published By:
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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) announced on Friday the first round of results from an investigation into match-fixing and betting in ESEA's Mountain Dew League (MDL), sanctioning seven players in the Australian division of the league with 12-month bans. Through a joint investigation with ESEA, the esports watchdog association found seven individuals who were involved in placing bets on MDL matches, including in their own games. Additionally, it was discovered that several associates of the offending players also placed bets on matches involving these players, with further details to be

Extensive New Poll Finds Most Americans Support Facial Recognition

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Time Stamp: October 6, 2020 8:00 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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“Americans, regardless of their background, consistently favor the use of facial recognition to enhance both safety and convenience in their daily lives.” SILVER SPRING, Md. (PRWEB) October 07, 2020 Leading independent polling firm Schoen Cooperman Research recently conducted a nationwide poll on Americans’ views of facial recognition technology. The survey of 1,000 adults found that most Americans support the use of facial recognition across a wide range of applications. “Americans, regardless of their background, consistently favor the use of facial recognition to enhance both safety and convenience in their daily

Facebook Gaming Signs Streamer KingRichard to Exclusive Deal

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Time Stamp: September 9, 2020 3:11 PM - Modified On: September 9, 2020 - Published By:
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Kevin Hitt Kevin Hitt is a business reporter for The Esports Observer that specializes in investigative journalism. With a background in law enforcement and administration, Kevin uses his learned skill set to be a gatekeeper in the space. Source: https://esportsobserver.com/facebook-gaming-signs-kingrichard/

2020 New York Int’l Air Show Drive In a Big Success Event became a…

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Time Stamp: August 31, 2020 8:00 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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“Orange County Government provided a level of support to the event unlike anything we have ever seen” said Bryan Lilley, Chairman of the New York International Air Show. MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (PRWEB) September 01, 2020 The New York International Air Show took place this past weekend at Orange County Airport in Montgomery, New York. The event featured an all-star Air Force line up including the Thunderbirds, F-22 Raptor Demo Team and F-35 Lightning II Demo Team This year’s event was converted to a Drive In format just three weeks ago to

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone Season 5’s New Operator Is Based On A Real-Life Soldier

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone's new Season 5 update introduced a new Operator named Marcus "Lerch" Ortega. It's now been revealed that Lerch is inspired by the real-world soldier Tony Sentmanat, who served in the US Marine Corps and later as a SWAT team member. He now runs his own tactical and firearms training company called Real World Tactical.After leaving the armed forces, Sentmanat worked as a correctional officer before becoming a law enforcement officer where he spent a good portion of his career in SWAT. His bio

The United Auburn Indian Community Supports California Problem…

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The tribe’s continued support has been invaluable for us, and it is especially so during these challenging and unprecedented times,” said Robert Jacobson, Executive Director of CCPG. “During times of uncertainty, fear or loneliness, individuals are at their most vulnerable." MURRIETA, Calif. (PRWEB) August 03, 2020 The California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) thanks the United Auburn Indian Community, operators of Thunder Valley casino, for its continued support during these current unprecedented times. CCPG is a non-profit organization, founded in 1986, dedicated to assisting problem gamblers and their loved ones

Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath DLC adds new story, Robocop, Friendships

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Time Stamp: May 6, 2020 4:01 PM - Modified On: May 6, 2020 - Published By:
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The Mortal Kombat 11 story will continue with a new expansion called Aftermath, but that's not all that's coming to NetherRealm's fighter. Fans who followed the past two Mortal Kombat games likely knew that the DLC train for Mortal Kombat 11 wouldn't end with the Kombat Pack. However, nobody could have expected what Warner Bros. and NetherRealm revealed on Wednesday morning. Mortal Kombat 11 isn't just getting DLC, it's getting a full-blown expansion that includes an all-new story and a lot more. It's Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. [embedded content] First