livestreaming Archives

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

Swatting hoax sees cops raid elderly Minecraft player’s home

Sue Jacquot, also known as GrammaCrackers, experienced a swatting incident on May 18 while she was asleep at home. Armed police officers responded to a false report, with around 20 police cars and five SWAT vans arriving at her residence. Jacquot's grandson noted the spectacle outside, and the responding officers treated her with respect, even requesting her autograph. One officer suspected the call was a hoax after seeing her livestreaming setup. Despite the incident, Jacquot resumed her Minecraft livestream the next morning, harvesting around 60 Nether warts for potions.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Minecraft-playing grandma swatted when livestreaming to raise funds for grandson’s cancer treatment

An 81-year-old Arizona grandmother, Sue Jacquot, known as “GrammaCrackers,” was involved in a swatting incident during a Minecraft fundraiser for her grandson's cancer treatment. Jacquot streamed her gameplay for 15 days to raise funds for her grandson, Jack Self, who has sarcoma cancer, garnering significant community support. On a recent Monday, police responded to a false report claiming Jacquot had been shot, leading to a tactical response from law enforcement. The malicious call falsely alleged that Jack had harmed his grandmother and threatened to take his own life. Despite the incident, Jacquot remains committed to her gaming and fundraising efforts. Police are investigating the swatting call.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

Arizona gamer grandmother swatted during cancer fundraiser livestream

Sue Jacquot, an 81-year-old gamer and YouTuber known as GrammaCrackers, was the target of a swatting incident on May 18, which involved a false emergency call that prompted a significant police response at her home. She was livestreaming a "Minecraft" session to raise funds for her grandson Jack Self's cancer treatments at the time. The Queen Creek Police SWAT team arrived with full tactical gear, but the situation was resolved quickly as the report was confirmed to be a hoax. Jacquot has over 630,000 YouTube subscribers and has raised over 0,000 through her GoFundMe campaign for her grandson's medical expenses. Despite the incident, she continued her gaming activities the next day, supported by her community.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

81-Year-Old Minecraft Streaming For Cancer Charity Gets Swatted

Sue Jacquot, known as GrammaCrackers, has been livestreaming her efforts to raise funds for her 17-year-old grandson’s cancer treatment for over fifteen consecutive days. She began streaming in October 2025, focusing on Minecraft and later expanding to other games. On May 4, she initiated a livestream challenge titled “Not Ending Until I Beat Minecraft.” On May 19, she experienced a swatting incident during her livestream, where multiple police vehicles responded to a false alarm at her home. Despite the alarming situation, she maintained a lighthearted attitude, describing the experience as “kinda fun.” The incident may increase her viewership and fundraising efforts, highlighting the challenges of the U.S. healthcare system.

AppWizard

May 12, 2026

This devious Android malware has returned disguised as TikTok or streaming apps — and is now using blockchain to remain undetected

Researchers at ThreatFabric have identified a new variant of the TrickMo banking trojan, named TrickMo.C, targeting Android users in Europe since January 2026. TrickMo.C disguises itself as popular applications like TikTok and streaming services, using tactics such as phishing overlays to harvest login credentials and sensitive information. It can log keystrokes, record screens, livestream content, intercept SMS messages, suppress OTP notifications, modify the clipboard, filter notifications, and capture screenshots. The primary targets are in France, Italy, and Austria, allowing unauthorized access to bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. TrickMo.C distinguishes itself by using the TON network for communication, which enhances anonymity and complicates detection efforts.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

Escape From Duckov is the latest breakout Steam hit to owe its success to China

Steam's top-played charts this week show a competition between Battlefield 6 and Escape From Duckov, a game where players take on the role of a duck in a top-down extraction shooter. Escape From Duckov has gained significant popularity in China, with a notable spike in player count during evenings in China's timezone, peaking around 10 PM Pacific time. 64% of user reviews on Steam are in Chinese, indicating strong local engagement. The game is priced at and is supported by Bilibili, a prominent Chinese livestreaming platform. Despite its indie appearance, it has been recognized for its quality beyond the typical meme game label.

AppWizard

September 30, 2025

Holy data grab Meet Zosima, Russia’s Orthodox Christian messenger app no one asked for

Zosima, an Orthodox Christian messaging app from Russia, briefly appeared on Google Play in late September before being removed. Officially launching on October 30, the app is designed for believers to connect with local parishes, receive updates about churches, request prayers, and interact with church leaders. Initially conceived as a project for the Yaroslavl region, Zosima's vision expanded to create a nationwide platform. It was intended for a limited trial launch in November 2024 but faced delays, with no official launch occurring by summer 2025. Zosima resurfaced on Google Play in September 2025, although access was restricted after media interest. The app is developed by a team of about 30 people, with Denis Osipov listed as the developer. Promised features include personal and group chats, photo and video sharing, livestreaming, and donation capabilities for churches, but many functionalities are currently unavailable, and testers found the app unfinished. Registration options include email, VK accounts, or the Gosuslugi portal, but the app's privacy policy raises concerns about data collection. Comparisons to Russia's state-backed Max app highlight Zosima's lack of functionality and potential security issues, with some users mocking it in reviews. Agapov insists it is an "Orthodox" messenger, welcoming all faiths, but its future remains uncertain amidst concerns over user privacy and data security.

Winsage

August 26, 2025

5 “just-enough” open-source apps I install on every fresh Windows setup

A fresh installation of Windows provides a clean slate, but soon requires essential tools for tasks like file extraction, text editing, audio recording, and screen capturing. The following open-source tools are recommended: - 7-Zip: A lightweight file compression tool that supports various formats (.zip, .rar, .tar, .7z, .iso) and integrates into the right-click context menu. It is free and maintained by a community. - OBS Studio: An open-source software for gamers and content creators that excels in livestreaming and game recording, featuring customizable recording parameters and a replay buffer. - Audacity: A long-standing open-source audio editing software that is lightweight yet feature-rich, ideal for straightforward audio editing tasks and supports built-in effects and plugins. - Notepad++: An enhanced text editor that supports multiple programming languages and syntax highlighting, making it suitable for editing configuration files, with lightweight nature and plugin support. - ShareX: An open-source screenshot tool that offers advanced features and customizable workflows, improving upon the Snipping Tool for seamless screenshot management. The author values these tools for being free, open-source, and reliable, often preferring them over proprietary software.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

Fake Antivirus App Spreads Android Malware to Spy on Russian Users

Cybersecurity experts at Doctor Web have identified a new variant of Android malware called Android.Backdoor.916.origin, active since January 2025. This malware can eavesdrop on conversations, steal messages, stream video, and log keystrokes. It targets Russian business representatives rather than average users, being distributed through direct messages as a fake antivirus app named GuardCB, which mimics the Russian Central Bank's emblem. The app requests extensive permissions, including geolocation, audio recording, camera access, and SMS data, and can function as a keylogger. It is designed for persistence, launching background services and communicating with multiple command-and-control servers. The malware can livestream audio, broadcast video, capture text, and upload contacts and call history. It exploits Android’s Accessibility Service to capture keystrokes and prevent uninstallation. The interface is exclusively in Russian, indicating it is specifically designed for a targeted group. Users in Russia are advised to download applications only from trusted sources to mitigate risks.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

March 2025 Feature Drop: Connected Pixel 9 Camera, Satellite SOS expands, app updates

Google has announced the March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop alongside Android 15 QPR2, which includes various enhancements for first-party applications, camera functionalities, and connectivity options. The update features Gemini Live powered by Gemini 2.0 Flash, enabling multilingual conversations in over 45 languages. The Pixel 6+ introduces Talk Live for discussions about images and videos, while the Pixel 9 series gains a "Connected Camera" feature for livestreaming with GoPro HERO10 Black or newer devices. The Pixel Fold series adds Dual Screen mode for video recording. The Satellite SOS service is now available in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, the UK, and Europe for Pixel 9 users, allowing emergency contact without cellular coverage. T-Mobile and Verizon users can utilize carrier satellite messaging for emergency calls and texts. The Pixel Studio app on the Pixel 9 series can now generate images of people, and Pixel Screenshots will suggest items for Collections. Japanese users gain access to Pixel Screenshots, Studio, AI summaries, and weather reports, while German users receive similar enhancements. The Phone by Google app introduces real-time Scam Detection, and Google Messages will show scam alerts in conversations. The Gboard Voice Toolbar is now available on phones.