{
  "games": [
    {
      "slug": "playstation-network",
      "name": "PlayStation Network",
      "grade": "A",
      "platforms": [
        "PlayStation"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "platform"
      ],
      "publisher": "Sony",
      "developer": "Sony Interactive Entertainment",
      "releaseYear": 2006,
      "securityNotes": "PSN supports 2FA and passkeys. The 2011 breach is historical; current account protection is strong with 2FA enabled.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "nintendo-switch-online",
      "name": "Nintendo Switch Online",
      "grade": "B",
      "platforms": [
        "Switch"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "platform"
      ],
      "publisher": "Nintendo",
      "developer": "Nintendo",
      "releaseYear": 2018,
      "securityNotes": "Nintendo accounts support 2FA and passkeys, but have a documented credential-stuffing history (2020 NNID breach). Enable 2FA and unique credentials.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "apex-legends",
      "name": "Apex Legends",
      "grade": "B",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "PlayStation",
        "Xbox",
        "Switch"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "battle-royale",
        "shooter"
      ],
      "publisher": "Electronic Arts",
      "developer": "Respawn Entertainment",
      "releaseYear": 2019,
      "securityNotes": "EA account supports 2FA; account-recovery can be slow, so protect the email account behind it.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "gta-online",
      "name": "GTA Online",
      "grade": "C",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "PlayStation",
        "Xbox"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "open-world",
        "action"
      ],
      "publisher": "Rockstar Games",
      "developer": "Rockstar Games",
      "releaseYear": 2013,
      "securityNotes": "Rockstar Social Club supports 2FA but account takeovers and modding-based theft are common, especially on PC. Use 2FA and a unique password.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "call-of-duty",
      "name": "Call of Duty",
      "grade": "C",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "PlayStation",
        "Xbox"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "shooter"
      ],
      "publisher": "Activision",
      "developer": "Activision",
      "releaseYear": 2003,
      "securityNotes": "Activision accounts support 2FA but have seen documented account-takeover waves and account-unlink attacks. Review linked accounts regularly.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "genshin-impact",
      "name": "Genshin Impact",
      "grade": "B",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "PlayStation",
        "Mobile"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "rpg",
        "gacha"
      ],
      "publisher": "HoYoverse",
      "developer": "HoYoverse",
      "releaseYear": 2020,
      "securityNotes": "HoYoverse account supports 2FA and email verification, but spending-linked accounts are heavily phished.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "counter-strike-2",
      "name": "Counter-Strike 2",
      "grade": "A",
      "platforms": [
        "PC"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "tactical-shooter"
      ],
      "publisher": "Valve",
      "developer": "Valve",
      "releaseYear": 2023,
      "securityNotes": "Runs on Steam, inheriting Steam Guard TOTP 2FA. High-value inventory makes accounts prime targets.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "league-of-legends",
      "name": "League of Legends",
      "grade": "A",
      "platforms": [
        "PC"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "moba"
      ],
      "publisher": "Riot Games",
      "developer": "Riot Games",
      "releaseYear": 2009,
      "securityNotes": "Riot account supports TOTP 2FA and active account-recovery.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "valorant",
      "name": "Valorant",
      "grade": "A",
      "platforms": [
        "PC"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "tactical-shooter"
      ],
      "publisher": "Riot Games",
      "developer": "Riot Games",
      "releaseYear": 2020,
      "securityNotes": "Riot account supports TOTP 2FA; Vanguard anti-cheat and active account-recovery. High-value accounts are frequent targets, so 2FA is essential.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "roblox",
      "name": "Roblox",
      "grade": "B",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "Xbox",
        "Mobile"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "sandbox",
        "social"
      ],
      "publisher": "Roblox Corporation",
      "developer": "Roblox Corporation",
      "releaseYear": 2006,
      "securityNotes": "Supports TOTP 2FA and account PINs. Very young audience is heavily targeted by fake \"free Robux\" scams and cookie-theft phishing.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "minecraft",
      "name": "Minecraft",
      "grade": "B",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "PlayStation",
        "Xbox",
        "Switch",
        "Mobile"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "sandbox",
        "survival"
      ],
      "publisher": "Microsoft",
      "developer": "Mojang Studios",
      "releaseYear": 2011,
      "securityNotes": "Migrated to Microsoft accounts with 2FA. Younger player base is a heavy phishing target; account-migration confusion is a common entry point for attackers.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "fortnite",
      "name": "Fortnite",
      "grade": "A",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "PlayStation",
        "Xbox",
        "Switch",
        "Mobile"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "battle-royale",
        "shooter"
      ],
      "publisher": "Epic Games",
      "developer": "Epic Games",
      "releaseYear": 2017,
      "securityNotes": "Epic account supports TOTP 2FA and email/app verification. Strong anti-cheat and active account-recovery support.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "discord",
      "name": "Discord",
      "grade": "B",
      "platforms": [
        "PC",
        "Mobile"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "communication"
      ],
      "publisher": "Discord Inc.",
      "developer": "Discord Inc.",
      "releaseYear": 2015,
      "securityNotes": "Supports TOTP 2FA, passkeys, and hardware security keys, but account-token-stealing malware and phishing are rampant on the platform. Enable 2FA and never run unverified scripts.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    },
    {
      "slug": "steam",
      "name": "Steam",
      "grade": "A",
      "platforms": [
        "PC"
      ],
      "genres": [
        "storefront"
      ],
      "publisher": "Valve",
      "developer": "Valve",
      "releaseYear": 2003,
      "securityNotes": "Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (TOTP) and Steam Guard email codes. No passkey or hardware-key support yet — the mobile authenticator is the strongest option.",
      "updatedAt": "2026-10-13"
    }
  ],
  "_note": "Game security grades. Document-based, not a certification. CC BY 4.0.",
  "_source": "https://thegridnexus.com/data"
}