Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats
What if you could turn mobile game cheaters into paying customers? Learn how to monetize attacks instead of just blocking them.
#1about 3 minutes
Rethinking cyber attacks as a revenue opportunity
Instead of blocking all attacks, consider the user's intent and transform security events into monetization moments.
#2about 4 minutes
Understanding the scale and speed of mobile app attacks
Mobile apps are attacked within milliseconds of being published, with a significant percentage of the user base under attack at any given time.
#3about 2 minutes
Monetizing users on gray market gaming platforms
Instead of blocking users on emulators like BlueStacks, partner with the platform to charge a bounty for each player you allow.
#4about 3 minutes
Turning memory editing cheats into paid upgrades
When a player uses a tool like Game Guardian to edit memory for in-game currency, offer them the option to purchase those points legitimately.
#5about 2 minutes
Converting advanced cheaters into subscribers
For users employing advanced tools like Lucky Patcher, offer a subscription model that legitimizes their enhanced gameplay as a premium feature.
#6about 3 minutes
Creating a pro league for automated bot users
Channel users who run automated bots into a separate 'pro league' where they can compete against other bots, creating a new competitive tier.
#7about 2 minutes
Knowing which attacks should not be monetized
Distinguish between users trying to enhance their experience and malicious actors committing fraud or identity theft, which must always be blocked.
#8about 3 minutes
Implementing a framework for attack monetization
A successful monetization strategy requires a framework to detect attacks, provide telemetry data, and give developers control over the business logic outcome.
#9about 3 minutes
Q&A on common attacks and detection methods
The most common mobile gaming attack is memory editing, and reliable defense involves detecting the patching methods used by attackers on both the app and the defense itself.
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