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Palworld vs Pokemon debate could end in court due to copyright claims

Dataconomy

The controversy surrounding Palworld vs Pokemon quickly escalated, as fans of both franchises entrenched themselves in a heated debate. Admirers of Palworld extol its innovative approach to the monster-catching and survival genres, contrasting with some Pokemon enthusiasts who criticize its perceived lack of novelty.

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Muggers used Pokemon Go to lure victims, police say

Network World

With the launch of Pokemon Go last week, it's not just players but police that "gotta catch 'em all." Police in O'Fallon, Missouri, believe muggers may have tracked or lured victims through the Pokemon Go mobile game, in which players follow their phones' directions to real-world places to "catch" Pokemon characters.

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You can deck out your Switch Pokemon-style with these Hori accessories

The Verge

For more info: [link] #pokemon #hori #nintendo #switch pic.twitter.com/uWuZ6x7q5Q — HORI USA (@horiusainc) October 7, 2020. Here’s a picture of all of them in one place, as shared by Hori on Twitter : Calling all Trainers- Prepare for any adventure with our new Officially Licensed Pokémon Switch Accessories! Pre-orders coming holiday 2020.

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A Pokemon Go guide infected thousands of phones

Tech Republic Security

"There's no surprise that an app as popular as Pokemon Go has spawned associated malware," said Tim Erlin, senior director of IT security and risk strategy for Tripwire.

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Sideloaders beware: a Pokemon Go knock-off contains malware

Network World

The new smash-hit game "Pokemon Go" could become bait for hackers wanting to take over your phone. Researchers at security firm Proofpoint have already found an Android version of the game containing malware. The company hasn’t yet seen the infected game in the wild, but it shows that hackers are already hard at work targeting it.

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Senator prods Niantic about Pokemon Go privacy and security issues

Network World

Personally, I’m just watching the Pokemon Go craze unfold; if I had considered checking it out by playing, then seeing the unbelievably long list of access permissions the app required put a stop to it immediately before installing.

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Hackers claim to launched DDoS attack that crashed Pokemon Go servers

Network World

Shortly after Pokemon Go launched in 26 new countries , the servers crashed; while sluggish and/or unresponsive servers shouldn’t surprise anyone, given the app’s popularity even before the added audience from countries across the globe, a hacking collective took credit for the attack.

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