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May 14, 2025 45 mins

You're playing Call of Duty mobile, or maybe even Fortnite. You are crushing it, definitely the best you have played in a while...and then the dreaded happens...your internet starts lagging.

Game over.


Nothing is more frustrating than your game lagging, right Think again. In this episode of Crossing the Firewall, we speak with Dr. Asier Moneva to explore the murky waters where online gaming and cybercrime meet.


From DDoS attacks, "Booting," and beyond. We discuss how online gaming has become fertile grounds for digital mischief - and sometimes criminal careers.


Whether you're a gamer yourself, a parent, law enforcement, or are just curious about the dark side of the internet, this episode is for you.


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Crossing the Firewall is hosted by Dr. Tom Holt, Dr. Rachel McNealey, and Dr. Taylor Fisher. Edited by JJ Thomas.

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