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September 9, 2026

Attorney General Tong Announces Investigation Into “Predator’s Paradise” Kik Messenger App

Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into MediaLab.AI Inc., the parent company of the messaging app Kik, following allegations of inadequate age verification and content moderation practices. Kik has been criticized for its reputation as a platform for sexual abuse, exploitation, and bullying, particularly among minors, with over one-third of American teens reportedly using the app. A 2025 report ranked Kik as the second worst app for extreme sexual content and the third worst for severe bullying, and the app has been included on the National Center on Child Exploitation's "Dirty Dozen" list. Despite claims of restricting new users to those aged 18 and older as of September 2023, evidence suggests that Kik continued to market to younger audiences, and the app maintained a "Teen" rating until early 2025. The Attorney General's office issued a notice of violation to MediaLab in July 2025 for deficiencies in Kik’s privacy practices and has issued a civil investigative demand for further records related to data processing and content moderation. This investigation is part of a broader effort to protect children from online threats in Connecticut.

AppWizard

September 8, 2026

Connecticut Launches Kids Safety Probe Into Kik Messenger App

Connecticut's attorney general is investigating Kik, a messaging app popular with teenagers, due to concerns about its age verification, privacy, and content moderation practices, labeling it a “predator’s paradise.” This inquiry is part of a larger effort by the state to examine online platforms that may inadequately protect children. Attorney General William Tong stated a commitment to using enforcement powers to hold Big Tech accountable for minors' safety. Recent actions include a settlement with Meta Platforms Inc. and an ongoing investigation into Roblox Corp. Kik's policies, particularly its lack of stringent age verification and content moderation, have raised alarms about risks to its teenage users. The investigation will assess Kik's management of user data, privacy safeguards, and content moderation practices.

AppWizard

September 8, 2026

‘Predator’s paradise’: Connecticut AG investigates popular messaging app

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into the messaging platform Kik over concerns about its effectiveness in protecting children from online exploitation. The inquiry centers on allegations of inadequate age verification measures, which expose younger users to potential dangers. Kik lacks parental controls, prompting Tong to compare it unfavorably to other platforms, and he described it as a "predator's paradise." The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has also raised alarms about Kik being a tool for grooming children and distributing explicit content. Local residents shared experiences of minimal restrictions on the app, and while Kik claims to be intended for adults only, Tong criticized its age-verification processes as ineffective. He has advised parents to monitor their children's online activities and consider removing Kik from their devices.

AppWizard

September 8, 2026

Connecticut attorney general calls Kik messenger app a ‘predator’s paradise’

Connecticut's Attorney General, William Tong, is investigating MediaLab.AI Inc.'s messaging app, Kik, due to concerns about inadequate age assurance practices and content moderation. Child safety advocates have criticized Kik as a “predator’s paradise.” Tong described Kik as a platform with significant issues related to sexual abuse, exploitation, and bullying, lacking meaningful age verification and protections for users. The app has over one-third of American teens using it, down from 40 percent in 2016. MediaLab has only partially responded to inquiries about privacy and safety. Tong's office has issued a civil investigative demand for information on MediaLab’s data processing, content moderation, and age assurance practices to assess compliance with the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Winsage

September 6, 2026

Four REVSTEALER-Linked Modules Disable Windows Update and Defender to Run a Crypto Miner

Elastic Security Labs has identified four previously undocumented programs associated with REVSTEALER, a Windows information stealer that persists on infected machines after self-deletion. The programs are ProManager, WinUpdate, SoftManager, and LockAppHost, each with distinct functionalities. ProManager steals wallet files and logs passwords, WinUpdate monitors the clipboard for cryptocurrency addresses, SoftManager acts as a reverse proxy, and LockAppHost executes a cryptocurrency miner after disabling Windows Update and Microsoft Defender. REVSTEALER has been marketed as a commercial infostealer since February 2026, exfiltrating sensitive data such as browser passwords, cookies, and cryptocurrency wallet information. It deletes itself after reporting its activities but leaves the four programs installed for persistence. These programs share build tradecraft with REVSTEALER, including the use of identical packers and runtime function resolutions. REVSTEALER primarily spreads through game-cheat lures and disguises itself as pirated software. It employs evasion techniques to resist analysis, including checking for sandbox environments and using indirect system calls. Users are advised to avoid unofficial software and to follow specific steps if infected, such as re-enabling Windows Update services and changing passwords. Indicators of compromise include SHA-256 hashes for REVSTEALER and its associated programs, as well as domains linked to their command and control servers.

BetaBeacon

September 5, 2026

Konami Wai Wai World Craft releases ‘concept video’ for the Roblox-like game creator

Konami Wai Wai World Craft is a new multiplatform game-creation app that allows players to create and play games featuring both original avatars and Konami characters. It offers tools for game creation and cross-play on multiple platforms, including mobile. However, it faces tough competition in an oversaturated market and may not be a success.

AppWizard

August 25, 2026

How have the genres of hit PC games changed since 2021?

- The unreleased Steam game Wardogs, a 100-player FPS, is trending at #1 with a peak of 105,000 concurrent users during its playtest. - Sally Face 2 is at #2, Dear Passengers at #3, Phantom Blade Zero at #4, Rerouted at #5, Tulpa The Unseen Lover at #7, and Heatwarped at #10. - Steam is testing personalized recommendations for its Midweek Deals for logged-in users. - Silent Hill: Townfall will be a PS5 exclusive for at least six months post-release. - Valve was founded 30 years ago. - There is a decline in physical retail for games, particularly with fewer Xbox consoles in big box stores. - Indie developer Kernel Hearts announced 50,000 pre-orders on the Epic Games Store, influenced by a promotional Fortnite skin. - Steam updated its documentation for pre-orders, advising developers to enable encrypted preloads for anticipated games. - Roblox has blocked certain bots, leading to decreased concurrent users, while the game Steal an Egg set a record for reaching 500,000 concurrent users quickly. - Entity raised .8 million to develop console-quality games for web browsers. - The issue of 'keyword squatting' on consoles continues, with the release of Lethal Corporation drawing attention for its misleading title. - The PC game market has shifted from survival games, city builders, and action RPGs in 2021 to a rise in Roguelite and Roguelike genres by 2025. - Roguelite gained 39 spots, Roguelike gained 37 spots, and Life Sim games climbed 31 spots to #6. - The Idler genre rose 46 spots to #15, while Survival Horror dropped to #26. - The 2025 list of top games includes three titles priced below , compared to only one in 2021.

AppWizard

August 24, 2026

This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don’t forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake

This week marks the arrival of Gamescom, featuring a highly anticipated documentary on GTA 6 set to stream on August 27th via Rockstar and Netflix. Notable new PC releases include: - Burned Horizons (early access): A military simulation game set in a fictional 2002 war in Europe. - Money for Girls: Amortized: A horror detective visual novel by Porpentine. - 1666: Amsterdam (early access): A time-bending witch game from Patrice Désilets. - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: A cooperative game for 1-4 players. - Astral Court DX: A bullet hell game with 189 levels. - Blood Dungeon: A frantic platformer by the creators of Nidhogg. - Sokogram: A hybrid puzzler with sokoban mechanics. - Western Rye (early access): A survival game combining cowboy simulation and zombie encounters. - the cabin game (early access): A multiplayer experience in a haunted cabin. - Lou's Lagoon: An adventurous platformer on an archipelago. - Star Wars: Zero Company: A squad tactics game set in the Ahsoka era. - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: A remastered package featuring MGS4 and Peace Walker. - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: An installment set on an island with light-based puzzles. - Captain Tsubasa: A return to the football franchise. - Don't Drop The Cake: A game where players balance a tray in a chaotic environment. - Alice's Gaze: A blend of autobattling and spooky mansion exploration. - A Little Age: A laid-back city-building game. The coverage approach for Gamescom this year will focus on in-depth stories rather than liveblogging, with a team on-site in Cologne and others covering news from home.

AppWizard

August 21, 2026

The latest Windows 11 update is borking some multiplayer games, but Arc Raiders’ developer has a quick workaround

Microsoft is investigating game crashes following the Windows update released on or after August 11. Symptoms include unresponsive game applications, unexpected closures, the error message "EXCEPTIONACCESSVIOLATION," and unexpected device restarts. Confirmed crashes have been reported in games such as Arc Raiders, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals. Users can provide feedback through the Feedback Hub app. A temporary workaround suggested by Embark Studios involves commands in Command Prompt to stop and delete "inpoutx64" and its associated file. The update KB5121003 includes over 400 security updates, but it is unclear if they are responsible for the gaming issues. Some users have experienced graphical corruption in games like Valorant and Roblox, and uninstalling KB5121003 has resolved black screen issues for some. To revert Windows updates, users can search for Windows Update in the Start menu, click on Update history, select Uninstall updates, and uninstall update KB5120708.

Tech Optimizer

August 20, 2026

Hackers Are Using a Fake Roblox Cheat To Access Your Webcam and Steal Data

Roblox is facing privacy concerns due to spyware disguised as an "undetected" version of the Xeno Roblox cheat tool. This malware can access screens, record keystrokes, and activate webcams, allowing attackers to execute remote commands. The infection begins when users download a file resembling a legitimate Xeno installation, often shared on platforms like Discord. The malware, previously known as Powercat, has evolved and operates in three stages: 1. The user executes a file named Xeno.exe, which checks for Java and extracts it if necessary. 2. The malware runs a JAR file disguised as decompiler.exe, performing checks to avoid detection. 3. It masquerades as a legitimate Windows DLL file, logging activities and attempting to escalate privileges. If successful, the malware can control the victim's system, access webcams, log keystrokes, and steal sensitive information, including cryptocurrency wallet credentials. To protect against this spyware, users are advised to avoid unofficial cheats, use antivirus software, refrain from clicking unsolicited links, enable two-factor authentication, inspect User Account Control prompts, and consider identity theft protection services.