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The brother's Windows 10 PC had memory issues due to a dead CMOS battery, leading to boot failures and a corrupted installation. The Intel Core i5-7600K processor does not meet the requirements for Windows 11, prompting a recommendation to build or purchase a new system. Instead, the brother transitioned to Linux, which allowed for gaming on existing hardware. The i5-7600K can handle games like Grand Theft Auto V, X4: Foundations, Terraria, and The Witcher 3, although some settings may need to be adjusted for optimal performance. The Linux community has facilitated smoother transitions for users with older hardware, and virtualization offers workarounds for running Windows applications.
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in Android's notification system, allowing malicious actors to exploit invisible Unicode characters to open deceptive links without user awareness. Research indicates that this flaw enables attackers to redirect users from seemingly legitimate links, such as "amazon.com," to malicious sites like "zon.com" through the use of zero-width space characters. Major applications including WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Discord, and Slack have been confirmed as vulnerable to this exploit. Attackers can also use this vulnerability to initiate deep links that perform actions like making calls or sending messages without user consent. Traditional antivirus solutions may not detect these threats, as they do not involve conventional malware, highlighting the need for endpoint protection tools that focus on behavioral anomalies. Users are advised to be cautious with notifications and links from unfamiliar sources.
Recent findings from CheckPoint Research indicate that millions of Minecraft players are at risk of having their sensitive information compromised due to a malicious campaign targeting the game's modding community. This campaign exploits the modding ecosystem by disseminating malware through platforms like GitHub, specifically using a network of accounts known as the Stargazers Ghost Network. These accounts impersonate popular cheats and scripts, misleading users into downloading harmful Java files that can extract personal information from their systems. Since March 2025, CheckPoint Research has been monitoring these malicious repositories, which have evaded detection by antivirus engines. The potential data at risk includes private conversations, cryptocurrency wallets, and browser logins. Additionally, a significant data breach has exposed approximately 16 billion logins for various platforms, increasing the urgency for users to protect their digital identities.
The gaming community surrounding Minecraft is facing a threat from cybercriminals posing as game developers, who are deploying malware to extract sensitive information from users. Investigations by Check Point have identified two malware strains linked to Russian criminal organizations on GitHub. The malware targets data from bank accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, and web browsers, with evidence suggesting involvement of Russian-speaking threat actors. Graeme Stewart from Check Point compared the tactics of these cybercriminals to organized retail theft, emphasizing their focus on financial gain. The malware is triggered when users download malicious code disguised as game modifications, leading to the theft of personal information from approximately 1 million players who engage in game modifications. To stay safe, gamers are advised to use strong passwords, update software, monitor account activity, limit personal information shared online, avoid public Wi-Fi, back up account information, and download games from reputable sources.
Zimperium zLabs has identified a new version of the GodFather Android banking malware that uses on-device virtualization to infiltrate legitimate banking and cryptocurrency applications. This malware creates an isolated virtual environment on the victim's device, allowing attackers to observe and manipulate user interactions in real time. It employs a malicious host application with a virtualization framework that downloads and executes a copy of the targeted app, capturing credentials and sensitive information. GodFather targets nearly 500 applications globally, particularly focusing on Turkish financial institutions. It utilizes evasive tactics, including ZIP manipulation and obfuscation, to evade detection and installs its payload through a session-based dropper technique. The malware retains traditional overlay attacks and has extensive remote control capabilities, posing a significant threat to mobile security and user trust.
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.
Microsoft has introduced a preview of "Windows 365 Reserve," which offers pre-configured cloud PCs for users when their primary devices are unavailable. The service includes essential Microsoft 365 applications, user-specific security policies, and customizations. Users can access a Cloud PC for up to 10 days per year, with the option to use the time all at once or in shorter sessions. Key features include data synchronization via OneDrive, pre-loaded corporate applications, and management through Microsoft Intune. Enhanced security measures involve disabling certain redirections and implementing virtualization-based security. Additionally, Microsoft is conducting a private preview of Windows 365 Cloud Apps for secure access to individual applications without needing a dedicated Cloud PC. Improvements to Windows 365 Link include a new "Connection Center" for selecting multiple Cloud PCs, enhanced multi-monitor support, and NFC card login capabilities.
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.
A malware campaign targeting Minecraft players has been identified, utilizing malicious mods and cheats to infect Windows devices with infostealers that steal sensitive information, including credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The campaign, orchestrated by the Stargazers Ghost Network, has been active on GitHub and has previously infected over 17,000 systems with a new type of malware. Researchers found around 500 GitHub repositories linked to this operation, disguised as Minecraft mods. The malware employs a Java-based loader that downloads a stealer targeting Minecraft account tokens and user data, as well as Discord and Telegram tokens. It also includes a .NET-based stealer called '44 CALIBER,' which collects data from browsers, VPNs, and applications like Steam and Discord. The stolen data is sent via Discord webhooks, indicating a potential Russian origin for the operators. To protect against these threats, players are advised to download mods from reputable sources and use separate accounts for testing.
