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Spyware in games? No thanks!

The group focuses on raising awareness and protecting against the collection and tracking of user data through analytics, spyware, crashlytics, advertising, and tracking cookies in games and game clients. A practice that often occurs in the digital world without proper consent. The aim is to support individuals by providing resources and tools to protect their privacy in the rapidly evolving digital technology landscape.

Goals

Responsible Data Analysis by Developers:
It's demanded that developers deactivate analytical services in games by default. The activation of the services should only take place after the consent of the user (opt-in) in order to provide information.
Functional Opt-Out Options:
Opt-outs must be effectively implemented. In too many cases, these options either do not work at all or only partially. It's demanded that users have full control over their data from the beginning, including a transparent and functional opt-out option.
Transparency Obligation on Product Pages:
Before purchase or download, it must be clearly and understandably communicated whether and what analytics services, trackers, or other mechanisms are active in a game or software – this in the respective national language, to avoid misunderstandings and information barriers.
Commitment to Data Minimization and Transparency:
Customers have the right to know what data is truly needed and which services are involved. Clear and honest communication from developers is essential to build trust and protect the privacy of users.
Honesty from Developers and Publishers:
It's demanded that developers and publishers must always be truthful about the actual behavior and data practices of their software. Misleading customers about how their software operates, especially in terms of data collection and usage, undermines trust and violates principles of transparency and respect for user privacy.

What does the group offer?

Reviews and analyses of spyware and background connections in games and game clients.
Information about companies that collect and use data.
Ad blockers with guides for about 1800 games and programs, including links to these tools.
Discussions on privacy and current events.
Resources for enhancing personal privacy and protection online.

Content Censorship on Steam and External Linking

Content on Steam may be censored. In such instances, reviews are available externally. Please visit Review Overview[www.gameindustry.eu].

False Positives?

For FAQs regarding false positive please visit the help section:

Key Resources / Repository

Project Website[www.gameindustry.eu]
GitHub Repository[github.com]

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[EN] Jan. 2025 changes, review status

24. ledna - ペンギン | Počet komentářů: 1

Currently, it's a bit quieter regarding reviews, but many activities are still ongoing in the background.

The list for this month is quite extensive, and details can either be viewed directly on the project page[gameindustry.eu] or accessed as a screenshot.

https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3413765219
Color markings:

Green: New
Blue: Updated
Red: Information and/or removed entries

Items not listed include:

Database restructuring and cleanup (in progress)
Further unification of search tags (in progress)
Removal of redundant source code (in progress)
Fixing broken links and references
Performance improvements (in progress)
Numerous content corrections and additions across all areas (in progress)
Numerous adjustments and fixes to the source code for new features (in progress)
Overhaul and improvement of graphical elements such as contrasts, code boxes, tooltips, and lightboxes (in progress)

As part of the latest group announcements, a gallery section has been added to the project page showcasing various phishing examples.

Additionally, a fallback system for the gallery and lightboxes has been integrated, ensuring that users without Javascript can still access the page.

Reviews

Several titles are currently in the review selection. While extensive information has been gathered, the final touch is still pending, so the usual quality of research has not yet been fully ensured.

The upcoming period will continue to be used for database restructuring, transferring older tags to the new system and various updates to the filter lists. Some corrections for the Android lists and the the revision of the terminology section is planned. Also more company descriptions, logos and much more.

In short, I'm currently very busy trying to manage everything.

A note on test requests

Products (games or regular software) can be tested if they are available in my own possession. A list of games as example is available through the Steam All games system or XML format (open in Web-Browser)

If a requested title is missing, it can be provided via a donation system[gameindustry.eu] with product keys through the project page or Steam.

Products you want tested that I don't own will not be paid for out of pocket. I will also not log into your accounts, even though I appreciate the trust you place in me for testing purposes. Such things are directly rejected.

All information on Steam, GitHub the project page is provided for free, without commercial intent, advertisement integration or third-party services.

Maintaining content, website and filter lists is a time-consuming "hobby" that operates 24/7. There is no automated system like SteamDB, which pulls data via the Steam API.

All products and information are manually checked, collected and prepared. Content adjusts according to needs.

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[EN|DE] Security / Sicherheit / Mini-Updates

20. ledna - ペンギン | Počet komentářů: 5

https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3411470955
https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3410996916
Today, two unscheduled updates to the filter lists were released, blocking new phishing sites whose sole purpose is to steal login credentials from Steam users.

Download as usual on GitHub or via Project site

DE

Heute sind 2 kleine Updates der Filterlisten außer der Reihe erschienen, die neue Pishingseiten blockieren deren einziger Zweck es ist von Steam-Anwendern, Anmeldedaten zu klauen.

Download wie gewohnt über GitHub oder die Projektseite

Github Repository:
https://github.com/KodoPengin/GameIndustry-hosts-Template/commits/master/Main-Template

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17. pro. 2024 v 13.50

A new group announcement has been written, but it seems to be blocked by the system *sigh*

Well, a new update for the filter lists has been released on GitHub and the project page. The reason for this was a hotfix for a Google address that was causing videos on YoutTube to play for only one minute.

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16. pro. 2024 v 17.03

Regarding Ace. The plan is to test more games with this service (there aren't many anyway, apart from that), as well as to collect and publish the addresses involved. But I won't be able to say much or anything about the raw-data it contains. Not obvious to me. Well, it won't happen until next year anyway.

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5. pro. 2024 v 23.19

The issue in this topic by many users has always been (as I mentioned in the linked article) the connection to the CCP. Those who fear them must also be wary of American products that employ similar control mechanisms for surveillance, political control, factory compromised hardware as well as unsolicited data collection.

Feel free to discuss the Anti-Cheat topic in this group, contribute any information and continue asking questions. However, I kindly ask that the discussions remains factual, as there is often a lack of reliable sources and especially, evidence in the public consensus. Much of it could only be proven by insiders.

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5. pro. 2024 v 13.18

Hey BeEer,

I’ve already published a blog entry about Ace:
https://gameindustry.eu/blog/anti-cheat-expert/

For more details you’ll need to reach out to someone with expertise in reverse engineering. If you’re uncomfortable with the service, the simplest solution is to avoid using the product.

BeEer* 5. pro. 2024 v 4.20

Hey can you guys have a look at Delta Force and their ACE kernel anti-cheat? I was really hoping to play but I don't feel comfortable and would like to know more.

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2. pro. 2024 v 15.39

Note:
The issue with Albion (Online), has been resolved as the game was no longer being played, making a test unnecessary.

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