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AppWizard
June 7, 2025
Raw Power Games, an independent studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, introduced its first title, Chronicles: Medieval, during the Summer Game Fest 2025. The studio has around 100 employees with experience from notable games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Chronicles: Medieval is a dynamic medieval sandbox RPG set in 14th to 15th century Europe, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary 'Asgard' technology. Players can craft their own narratives, engage in intense combat, and lead armies in battles. The game features character creation, troop recruitment, and third-person battlefield engagement, with historical units like English longbowmen and French cavalry. The combat system emphasizes realism and fluid weapon mechanics, developed in collaboration with HEMA expert Björn Rüther. The game allows for player choices and potential diplomatic interactions, with modding capabilities hinted at. An early access launch on PC is planned for next year.
Tech Optimizer
June 5, 2025
Researchers at DomainTools Investigations (DTI) have identified counterfeit websites mimicking platforms like DocuSign and Gitcode, designed to lure users into downloading malware, specifically a remote access trojan (RAT). These fraudulent sites use tactics such as fake CAPTCHA prompts to enhance credibility and prompt users to download malicious software disguised as necessary updates. The operation employs a multi-stage downloader PowerShell script, reminiscent of older scams that alarmed users with popups about virus infections. Users are advised to be cautious with unfamiliar websites and verify the authenticity of download prompts.
Tech Optimizer
May 29, 2025
Hackers are increasingly using sophisticated techniques to entice users into downloading malware, with many individuals still falling victim to basic social engineering tactics. A counterfeit website mimicking the legitimate antivirus program Bitdefender has been created, which could mislead users. This spoofed site hosts a bundled executable named StoreInstaller.exe that contains malware configurations linked to VenomRAT, capable of remote access, credential theft, keylogging, and data exfiltration. The counterfeit site closely resembles the legitimate one, making it difficult for untrained users to distinguish between them. Users are advised to download antivirus software only from reputable sources and to verify the authenticity of the website before proceeding.
AppWizard
May 28, 2025
The Japanese government has released a free Minecraft map replicating the G-Cans underground flood facility, developed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The G-Cans, completed in 2006, is the largest underground flood diversion system in the world, designed to manage overflow from Tokyo's waterways during heavy rainfall. The Minecraft map accurately reflects the facility's design, including five large concrete silos and a network of tunnels spanning 6.4 kilometers. It was created using actual blueprints to provide a realistic experience. The G-Cans features a water tank that is 83 feet high and can discharge up to 200 metric tons of water into the Edo River every second. The map is available on the Edogawa River Office homepage.
Tech Optimizer
May 28, 2025
Cybercriminals are executing a sophisticated malware campaign through a counterfeit Bitdefender antivirus website, specifically the domain “bitdefender-download[.]co,” which mimics the legitimate site. This fraudulent site distributes three types of malware: VenomRAT, StormKitty, and SilentTrinity, aimed at stealing financial data and maintaining persistent access to victims’ computers. When users click the “Download For Windows” button, they inadvertently download a ZIP file containing these malicious programs. VenomRAT acts as a remote access tool, allowing attackers to steal files, cryptocurrency wallets, and browser data, including credit card information. StormKitty quickly harvests sensitive credentials, while SilentTrinity provides stealthy long-term access for further exploitation. The fake Bitdefender site is linked to other malicious domains impersonating banks, indicating a coordinated phishing operation. The attackers utilize the same command and control infrastructure, with the IP address 67.217.228.160:4449 identified as a connection point. Bitdefender is working to take down the fraudulent site, and Google Chrome has begun flagging the link as malicious. Security experts recommend verifying website authenticity and downloading software only from official sources.
AppWizard
May 24, 2025
Vietnam's technology ministry has instructed telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram due to its lack of cooperation in combating criminal activities among users. This directive, issued on May 21, mandates that service providers implement the block and report their actions by June 2. Findings from the cyber-security department indicated that 68% of the 9,600 Telegram channels and groups in Vietnam were violating laws, including serious offenses like fraud, drug trafficking, and suspected terrorism activities. A representative from the ministry confirmed the document's authenticity, citing Telegram's failure to provide user data during criminal investigations. As of the latest update, Telegram remained accessible in Vietnam despite the directive.
AppWizard
May 23, 2025
Max will release several new titles in June 2025, including: - June 1: The documentary series The Mortician, which explores the unethical practices of a family-owned funeral home in the 1980s. - June 22: The third season of The Gilded Age, focusing on the social and economic upheaval of the American Gilded Age. - June 28: The documentary My Mom Jayne, featuring Mariska Hargitay's exploration of her relationship with her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield. - Streaming debuts of A Minecraft Movie and The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (release dates to be announced). Additional programming includes various seasons of shows and films scheduled throughout the month.
Tech Optimizer
May 20, 2025
A reader received a fraudulent email that appeared to be from Norton, claiming they had a subscription for a service they never signed up for. The email included a reminder about an automatic renewal for a Norton Ultimate Plus plan and provided a phone number that could lead to scams. EECU, a local credit union, warned its members about this scam and advised them to verify the authenticity of such invoices with their bank to prevent identity theft.
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