Irdeto buys DRM maker Denuvo

Media software company Irdeto has acquired Denuvo, the creator of world's most successful anti-tamper technology. Doug Lowther, Irdeto's CEO, says the deal is part of a move to provide better anti-piracy and anti-cheat solutions for PC, mobile, console and VR games.

Lowther points out the partnership "brings decades of security expertise under one roof to better address new and evolving security threats." Besides focusing on anti-piracy, Denuvo is also increasingly focusing on technology to prevent cheating in online multiplayer titles.

"Hackers and cybercriminals in the gaming space are savvy, and always have been," said Reinhard Blaukovitsch, managing director of Denuvo, Irdeto. "It is critical to implement robust security strategies to combat the latest gaming threats and protect the investment in games. Much like the movie industry, it's the only way to ensure that great games continue to get made.

"In joining with Irdeto, we are bringing together a unique combination of security expertise, technology and enhanced piracy services to aggressively address security challenges that customers and gamers face from hackers."

Denuvo's 4.8 protection recently got cracked so the firm will have to cook up something new to keep games safe from pirates.

Via: GamesIndustry.biz