Nefarious game makers appear to be leveraging a chat-based Roblox exploit that results in automatic account bans for unsuspecting users.

“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.

A metro Atlanta mother is suing Roblox Corporation, claiming the popular online gaming platform enabled predators to groom and sexually exploit her 10-year-old son while marketing itself as a safe ...