Topic: developer identity
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Malicious NPM Packages Use Adspect to Evade Detection
Seven malicious npm packages used the Adspect cloaking service to distinguish between security researchers and real targets, redirecting only the latter to fraudulent cryptocurrency sites. The packages employed anti-analysis techniques, such as disabling right-click and developer tools, and colle...
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Google's New Rules Threaten Sideloading and App Stores, F-Droid Warns
Google's new developer verification rules, requiring official ID and key registration, threaten the existence of independent Android app stores like F-Droid by centralizing control with Google. F-Droid argues these policies create a monopolistic environment, undermining user freedom and competiti...
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Sextortion Spyware: Webcam Pics Snapped During Porn Viewing
A new spyware called Stealerium automates the capture of compromising images by monitoring online activity for adult content keywords and activating the webcam for blackmail. Unlike typical infostealers, Stealerium specifically targets intimate moments to gather deeply personal material, increasi...
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Megabonk Withdraws from The Game Awards: "An Honor, But Not a Debut"
Vedinad withdrew Megabonk from the Best Debut Indie Game category at The Game Awards, acknowledging ineligibility due to his prior industry experience and previous game releases under different identities. Geoff Keighley confirmed the withdrawal and praised Vedinad's integrity for proactively cla...
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