capture Archives

BetaBeacon

April 24, 2026

Bilibili Games to release Lumi Master for mobile Android and iOS worldwide this Summer

Bilibili Games has announced the global release of their new mobile game, Lumi Master, which is a monster-capturing & raising RPG set to launch in summer 2026. Players can capture over 100 Lumis into cards, raise and evolve them through battles, and participate in multiplayer versus modes or trading with other players. The game will be available in multiple languages and a pre-registration campaign is ongoing with the chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 sweepstake if 1 million registrants are reached.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

‘The exhaustion on screen is 100% real’: the solo dev of this ‘live-action’ survival game spent 40 grueling days alone in the wilderness to create it

Wordless Forest is a Full Motion Video (FMV) survival game developed by Dogus Cagrici, who spent weeks hiking alone in nature to capture the game's footage. The game aims to provide a more authentic experience compared to traditional survival games, which often feature fantastical elements. Cagrici recorded all the video content himself and stars in the game. Wordless Forest is set to be released on Steam in August after nearly three years of development.

AppWizard

April 23, 2026

Social media giant spins off new app for disappearing photos

Meta has launched a new standalone application called Instants for sharing disappearing photos with friends. The app opens directly to the camera, allowing users to quickly capture and send images that vanish after being viewed or within 24 hours. Instants is inspired by Snapchat's model and aims to foster connections through fleeting moments. It allows for sharing and viewing images within the app or through Instagram. Despite its launch, Instants has seen only over 100 downloads on the Play Store, indicating a slow uptake in user interest.

Tech Optimizer

April 23, 2026

Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

Everywhen has released guidelines to help organizations identify unsafe websites and combat online fraud. The guidance includes six checks users can perform before visiting unfamiliar sites: 1. Utilize website safety checker tools like Google Safe Browsing and Norton Safe Web. 2. Verify the site contains standard business information, such as contact details and social media links. 3. Conduct reputation checks by reviewing public feedback for complaints related to fraud or poor service. 4. Evaluate visual and editorial standards for indicators of illegitimacy, such as poor grammar or outdated branding. 5. Maintain updated antivirus software to block malicious downloads and phishing attempts. 6. Adjust browser settings to receive alerts about suspicious websites. The guidance highlights the importance of scrutinizing URLs for unusual spellings or characters and distinguishes between HTTP and HTTPS, noting that the padlock symbol does not guarantee trustworthiness. The initiative aims to protect both consumers and organizations from cyber threats, particularly as fake websites increasingly target personal information and financial transactions.

Winsage

April 22, 2026

I just found out the creator of Windows Task Manager accidentally left his phone number inside the app

Dave Plummer, the creator of the original Task Manager at Microsoft in the 1990s, encountered an issue where CPU utilization readings occasionally exceeded 100%, which he suspected was a bug in the kernel. Despite being a user interface designer and facing skepticism from the kernel team, he implemented 'asserts' in the code to diagnose the problem. One assertion specified that CPU usage should not exceed 100%, and he embedded his name and home phone number in the code for anyone who might encounter the issue. No one ever contacted him about the bug, and it remained unresolved until the kernel developers identified and fixed it later.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

Trojanized Android App Fuels New Wave of NFC Fraud

A new variant of the NGate malware family has emerged, using a trojanized Android application to capture payment card data and personal identification numbers (PINs). This modified version of HandyPay, a legitimate NFC relay app, has been distributed since November 2025, primarily targeting users in Brazil. The malware intercepts NFC payment card data and allows fraudulent transactions. Two distinct malware samples have been observed, delivered through phishing infrastructure that impersonates a Brazilian lottery site and a Google Play listing for a card protection tool. The trojanized app captures NFC data, requests the victim's card PIN, and transmits this information to attacker-controlled infrastructure. It requires minimal permissions, leveraging its role as the default payment application to evade detection. Evidence suggests that generative AI tools may have been used in its development, indicated by emoji markers in debug logs. ESET has reported its findings to Google, and Google Play Protect can detect known versions of the malware. The developer of HandyPay is investigating the misuse of its application.

Tech Optimizer

April 21, 2026

Gen Digital Inc stock (US36870C1018): Is its cybersecurity moat strong enough for steady investor re

Gen Digital Inc operates a consumer-focused cybersecurity model centered on subscription-based protection services, including antivirus, VPNs, and identity theft protection. The company generates predictable revenue through auto-renewals, with over 90% of customers renewing annually. Its business model scales with internet penetration and focuses on individual users rather than enterprise contracts. Gen Digital emphasizes organic growth through product innovation and geographic expansion, with key growth drivers including the increase of connected devices and cloud-based delivery. The product portfolio features tiered subscription plans, catering to diverse consumer needs, and the company maintains a competitive position through superior detection rates and customer support. Gen Digital's primary markets are North America and Europe, with emerging opportunities in Latin America and Asia. Analysts view the subscription model favorably for its resilience and cash flow generation, while risks include competition from free tools and regulatory changes. Upcoming earnings will provide insights into subscriber trends and pricing power.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

NGate Android malware uses HandyPay NFC app to steal card data

A new variant of the NGate malware targets Android users by disguising itself within a trojanized version of the HandyPay app, which is a legitimate mobile payment processing application. This malware, documented since mid-2024, siphons payment card information through the mobile device's near-field communication (NFC) chip and sends the stolen data directly to attackers, who create virtual cards for unauthorized purchases or cash withdrawals from NFC-enabled ATMs. The new variant has been injected with malicious code into the HandyPay app, which has been available on Google Play since 2021. The code includes emojis, indicating the possible use of a generative AI tool in its development. The shift from previous iterations, which used an open-source tool named NFCGate, to HandyPay is likely motivated by financial considerations and the need for evasion, as HandyPay is more affordable and requires fewer permissions. This NGate variant has been active since November 2025, primarily targeting Android devices in Brazil. It employs two main distribution methods: a counterfeit app named “Proteção Cartão” hosted on a fraudulent Google Play page and a fake lottery website that redirects users to WhatsApp to download the malicious APK. Upon installation, the app prompts users to set it as their default NFC payment application, requests their card PIN, and instructs them to tap their card on the phone for reading, transmitting all collected information to an attacker's email address. To protect against such threats, Android users are advised to avoid downloading APKs from outside Google Play, disable NFC when not in use, and use Play Protect to scan for threats.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app

NFC-based payment fraud targeting Android users in Brazil has been linked to a campaign using a trojanized version of the HandyPay app, part of the NGate malware family, since November 2025. The malware is distributed through a counterfeit website mimicking a lottery and a fraudulent Google Play page. The operators chose HandyPay for its low cost and minimal permissions required. The malware requests users to set it as the default NFC payment app, allowing it to capture payment card PINs and relay NFC card data to attackers. ESET Research identified this campaign and discovered logs from compromised devices containing sensitive information. The trojanized app has never been on the official Google Play store, and ESET has notified Google and the HandyPay developer about the issue.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

New NGate Android malware variant uses NFC app to steal card data

A new variant of the NGate Android malware exploits a legitimate NFC payment app, HandyPay, to steal users' card information and PINs, enabling unauthorized contactless transactions. This malicious version of HandyPay, which has been available since 2021, was identified by ESET researchers and is distributed through a fraudulent lottery website and a fake Google Play page. The malware captures sensitive information by prompting users to enter their payment card PIN and tap their card against the device, sending the data to an attacker-controlled phone and exfiltrating the PIN to a command-and-control server. The campaign employs social engineering tactics and requires minimal permissions, relying on users to enable app installations from unknown sources. The attackers use a centralized infrastructure for malware distribution and PIN collection, with evidence of compromised devices in Brazil. The shift to modifying a legitimate application is motivated by financial incentives, as it offers similar functionality at a lower cost compared to underground tools. Users are advised to avoid installing apps from unofficial sources and to ensure the legitimacy of applications before entering sensitive information.