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AppWizard

June 19, 2025

GOG Summer Sale Features Over 8,000 PC Game Deals

GOG is hosting its annual summer sale, offering DRM-free PC games at steep discounts until July 9. The sale includes classic retro titles and modern games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 for .40, which includes the Phantom Liberty expansion. Other notable games on sale include The Alters, Baldur's Gate 3 at a 20% discount, Stranglehold for , enhanced versions of The Witcher 2 and 3, the first four Devil May Cry games, and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Prime subscribers can claim six bonus games, including Tomb Raider I-III, Saints Row 4, and Toem. The Steam Summer Sale will begin on June 26.

AppWizard

May 23, 2025

This hacking sim is like if Uplink was more of a puzzle game, and if you live for snooping through other people’s emails you’re going to be well-served

Cyber Warrior is a hacking simulation game developed by Dunke Games, where players assume the role of a cybersecurity professional for a fictional agency. The game features a modern gameplay style reminiscent of classic titles like Uplink, utilizing a VNC client. It includes a virtual desktop with a music player featuring hacker-themed tracks. Cyber Warrior is currently available on Steam with a 10% discount.

Tech Optimizer

December 16, 2024

Novel phishing campaign uses corrupted Word documents to evade security

A recent phishing campaign exploits Microsoft’s Word file recovery feature by sending corrupted Word documents as email attachments, which can bypass conventional security measures. Identified by the malware hunting firm Any.Run, these documents appear to be legitimate communications from payroll and human resources, featuring themes related to employee benefits and bonuses. The filenames of the attachments include variations such as "AnnualBenefits&Bonusfor[name]IyNURVhUTlVNUkFORE9NNDUjIw.docx" and "Due&Paymentfor[name]IyNURVhUTlVNUkFORE9NNDUjIw_.docx.bin." Each document contains a base64 encoded string that decodes to "##TEXTNUMRANDOM45##." When opened, Microsoft Word prompts the user about unreadable content and offers recovery options. Upon recovery, users are instructed to scan a QR code, which leads to a phishing site mimicking a Microsoft login page to harvest credentials. These documents often feature company logos to enhance credibility and have been successful due to their ability to evade detection by security solutions, with many returning "clean" results on VirusTotal. Users are advised to exercise caution with unknown emails and verify attachments' legitimacy.

Tech Optimizer

December 3, 2024

How Hackers Are Using Corrupted Word Docs To Cleverly Evade Antivirus Tools

Security researchers at Any.Run have discovered a zero-day attack that bypasses detection tools used by security professionals. This attack utilizes deliberately corrupted files that evade antivirus software, obstruct uploads to sandboxes, and circumvent Outlook's spam filters. These files are sent via email, disguised as communications from payroll or human resources. When opened, they prompt a restoration process in software like Microsoft Word, which can redirect users to credential-stealing sites. This method combines social engineering and malware, posing a significant threat to organizations reliant on detection tools.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

Ubisoft hires HR industry vet Froidefond as chief people officer

Ubisoft has appointed Sébastien Froidefond as its new Chief People Officer, effective November 20th. He will report to Cécile Russeil, the Executive Vice President of communications, corporate affairs, diversity, equity, and inclusion, accessibility, human resources, and legal. Froidefond has over 30 years of experience in human resources, most recently serving as the HR lead for the Americas at Groupe Lactalis. His responsibilities at Ubisoft will include talent development, workplace culture enhancement, global recruiting initiatives, talent management strategies, leadership development programs, and compensation and benefits administration. This appointment follows the departure of Anika Grant from the position in November 2023.