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AppWizard

June 20, 2025

007 First Light: All the key details on IO Interactive’s upcoming stealth action game

IO Interactive has revealed details about their upcoming stealth action game, 007 First Light, featuring a young James Bond. The game, previously known as "Project 007," was showcased in a trailer during Sony's June State of Play event. In the game, Bond is depicted as a 26-year-old still developing his skills after a heroic act in Iceland, with a backstory that includes a tragic loss at age 11. The narrative involves Bond's mission to capture rogue agent 009, described as a master manipulator, and will take players to various global locations, including Slovakia and Vietnam. Familiar characters from the Bond universe, such as M, Q, and Moneypenny, will appear. The gameplay will combine third-person stealth action with dynamic engagement, allowing players to revisit missions with modifiers. The game aims to capture the essence of the spy fantasy while differentiating itself from the Hitman series, emphasizing Bond's more aggressive approach.

Winsage

June 20, 2025

Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome on Windows PCs

Mark has over 30 years of experience in technology journalism, with the last 10 years at PCWorld where he has written more than 3,500 articles on topics like PC microprocessors and Microsoft Windows. He has also contributed to publications such as PC Magazine, Byte, eWEEK, Popular Science, and Electronic Buyers' News. Mark received the Jesse H. Neal Award for breaking news. Recently, he had to part with several dozen Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs due to his office reaching capacity.

Winsage

June 20, 2025

The Windows 11 beta build adds a new UI effect, and people already hate it

The recent beta update for Windows 11 introduced a new touchscreen effect where a trail of bubbles follows the user's finger movement. User feedback has been largely negative, with many comparing the effect to "defect monitor ghosting" and expressing a preference for the previous design. Some users have suggested that Microsoft should allow an option to revert to the old touch input visuals. There is also a growing concern among users about the overall direction of Windows 11, with some feeling that certain aspects are not improving.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

Godfather Android malware takes over banking apps

A new version of the Android malware Godfather creates isolated virtual environments on mobile devices to steal account details and transactions from banking apps. It targets over 500 banking, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce applications globally, utilizing a fully virtual file system, virtual process IDs, intent spoofing, and a component called StubActivity. Godfather manifests as an APK app with a virtualization framework, scanning for targeted applications and encapsulating them within its virtual environment. It intercepts permissions for accessibility services, redirecting them to a StubActivity that launches the virtual version of the banking app, allowing it to capture sensitive information. The malware can record account details, passwords, and PIN codes using Xposed for API hooking. It employs a fake lock screen overlay to trick users into entering their credentials and can manipulate user interfaces and execute transactions within the legitimate banking app. Godfather first emerged in March 2021 and has evolved significantly since then, with the latest iteration demonstrating advancements from previous versions.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Godfather Android malware now uses virtualization to hijack banking apps

A new iteration of the Android malware "Godfather" has emerged, utilizing advanced techniques to create isolated virtual environments on mobile devices for stealthy account data theft and transaction manipulation from legitimate banking applications. It targets over 500 banking, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce applications globally, employing a comprehensive virtual filesystem, virtual Process ID, intent spoofing, and a component called StubActivity. Godfather is delivered as an APK app with an embedded virtualization framework, scanning for installed target applications and launching them within its virtual environment. It intercepts user interactions with genuine banking apps, capturing sensitive data like credentials and PINs while presenting a legitimate interface. The malware can execute commands to unlock devices and initiate transactions while avoiding detection. Godfather first appeared in March 2021 and has evolved significantly since then, with the latest version representing a notable advancement over previous iterations. Users are advised to download apps only from trusted sources and remain cautious about app permissions to protect against this malware.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

This wild ‘Atomic Workbench’ feature lets you run five Android apps at once [Video]

Vivo is introducing the "Atomic Workbench" with its upcoming Vivo X Fold 5, enhancing multitasking by allowing users to run a primary app alongside up to four smaller apps. The interface enables seamless transitions between apps, keeping background applications active. The Vivo X Fold 5 is set to launch on June 25, although availability details are unclear.

Winsage

June 18, 2025

XDSpy Threat Actors Leverages Windows LNKs Zero-Day Vulnerability to Attack Windows System Users

A cyber espionage campaign attributed to the XDSpy threat actor has been discovered, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows shortcut files identified as “ZDI-CAN-25373.” This vulnerability allows attackers to conceal executed commands within specially crafted shortcut files. XDSpy has primarily targeted government entities in Eastern Europe and Russia since its activities became known in 2020. Researchers from HarfangLab found malicious LNK files exploiting this vulnerability in mid-March, revealing issues with how Windows parses LNK files. The infection begins with a ZIP archive containing a malicious LNK file, which triggers a complex Windows shell command to execute malicious components while displaying a decoy document. This command extracts and executes a first-stage malware called “ETDownloader,” which establishes persistence and downloads a second-stage payload known as “XDigo.” The XDigo implant, written in Go, collects sensitive information and employs encryption for data exfiltration. This campaign represents an evolution in XDSpy's tactics, combining zero-day exploitation with advanced multi-stage payloads.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Fallout Shelter has been downloaded 230m times

Fallout Shelter has achieved over 230 million installations since its launch in June 2016. It was initially released on mobile platforms, then expanded to PC in July 2016, followed by Xbox One in February 2017, and later to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in June 2018. Bethesda has added extensive content updates to the game, including characters from the Amazon Prime Fallout series and a new questline with eight quests and various new themes, weapons, and outfits.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game

REMATCH is a third-person soccer game that allows players to control a single character on a pitch with solid ceilings and walls for creative ball ricochets. Player reviews on Steam are "mostly positive," with many noting a lack of mid-game crashes. REMATCH is set to debut on Game Pass on June 19. Community discussions on Steam are active, with players sharing strategies and experiences.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Is This Minecraft’s Best-Looking Update Yet?

Mojang Studios will release the Vibrant Visuals update for Minecraft Bedrock Edition on June 17, 2025. Key features of the update include richer lighting, dynamic shadows, biome-specific fog, and immersive atmospheres. It introduces Physically Based Rendering (PBR) to enhance textures, allowing them to exhibit properties like metalness and glow. Various biomes will receive aesthetic transformations, such as deserts glowing in golden hues and icy regions appearing cooler and bluer. The water engine has been overhauled to include realistic caustics and reflections. The update will be enabled by default on all supported Bedrock Edition devices. Development for the Java Edition is ongoing, with early test builds showcasing features like atmospheric fog and infinite clouds.