HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:55:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-1.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Meccha Chameleon malware hack Discord fixes deployed https://hardware.nrgnews.net/meccha-chameleon-malware-hack-discord-fixes-deployed/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:55:05 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/meccha-chameleon-malware-hack-discord-fixes-deployed/ In a classic case of digital mischief, a security flaw within the popular game Meccha Chameleon opened up unexpected doors

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]]> Steam Workshop malware: How to stop the indie game attack https://hardware.nrgnews.net/steam-workshop-malware-how-to-stop-the-indie-game-attack/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:47:17 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/steam-workshop-malware-how-to-stop-the-indie-game-attack/ Everyone seems to be diving into the world of Meccha Chameleon on PC, with the game racking up millions of

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]]> Scrappy RAT infects billions of Chrome and Edge users https://hardware.nrgnews.net/scrappy-rat-infects-billions-of-chrome-and-edge-users/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:49:49 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/scrappy-rat-infects-billions-of-chrome-and-edge-users/ A New Malware Threat Targets Web Browsers with Ransomware Payload Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a newly discovered

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]]> FBI arrests teen who stole $200k using malware games https://hardware.nrgnews.net/fbi-arrests-teen-who-stole-200k-using-malware-games/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:18:47 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/fbi-arrests-teen-who-stole-200k-using-malware-games/ The digital world, once a playground for creativity and connection, has recently become the arena for some of its most

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]]> 7-Zip patches flaw stopping malware from bad file openings https://hardware.nrgnews.net/7-zip-patches-flaw-stopping-malware-from-bad-file-openings/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:16:01 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/7-zip-patches-flaw-stopping-malware-from-bad-file-openings/ The Hidden Threat in Your Archive: A Fresh Vulnerability in File Compression The world of open-source software, while celebrated for

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]]> GigaWiper wipes drives and spies on your desktop https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gigawiper-wipes-drives-and-spies-on-your-desktop/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:19:26 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gigawiper-wipes-drives-and-spies-on-your-desktop/ In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, some threats move beyond simple data theft and aim for total annihilation. Enter GigaWiper,

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]]> FBI arrests teen who infected 8000 PCs with malware https://hardware.nrgnews.net/fbi-arrests-teen-who-infected-8000-pcs-with-malware/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:16:04 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/fbi-arrests-teen-who-infected-8000-pcs-with-malware/ The digital world, once a space for entertainment and connection, has increasingly become a battleground for sophisticated criminals. Recently, law

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]]> Steam malware steals $220k crypto, 8000 devices infected https://hardware.nrgnews.net/steam-malware-steals-220k-crypto-8000-devices-infected/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:20:40 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/steam-malware-steals-220k-crypto-8000-devices-infected/ In a digital landscape often defined by entertainment and connection, some players turn that influence into a highway for illicit

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]]> CrashStealer hijacks Macs posing as Apple Crash Reporter https://hardware.nrgnews.net/crashstealer-hijacks-macs-posing-as-apple-crash-reporter/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:18:02 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/crashstealer-hijacks-macs-posing-as-apple-crash-reporter/ The illusion of invincibility in the Apple ecosystem has long been a comforting thought for many Mac users. The prevailing

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]]> Malware learns a wireless trick to secretly hijack your device https://hardware.nrgnews.net/malware-learns-a-wireless-trick-to-secretly-hijack-your-device/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:16:38 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/malware-learns-a-wireless-trick-to-secretly-hijack-your-device/ In the relentless digital arms race between cyber criminals and security experts, the battlefield is constantly shifting. Attackers are always

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