Roblox, a hugely popular online game for kids, was hacked by an individual who subverted the game’s protection systems in order to have customized animations appear.

On this week’s episode of What’s Tech?Brandom explains hacking. Hacks, exploits, and system security are regularly in the news, most notably with the hacking of Sony Pictures.

A major Roblox hack has returned in a new form, causing innocent players to face bans as they enter and play games designed to trigger an exploit within the platform. Specific games trigger the ...

“We thought our new 'Hack-A-Cat' game was a unique opportunity to inspire interest in cybersecurity for a younger audience using Roblox,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4.