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Gamers hunting for PS5 emulators are actually downloading malware instead

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A cleanup script deletes the malware's own files, making the intrusion harder for the PC's owner to detect. NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team discovered malicious repositories posing as the KyttyPS5 and AnyPS5 emulators. Their pages mimic legitimate emulation projects, giving users the impression that they are downloading gaming software. NordVPN warns...

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    Gamers hunting for PS5 emulators are actually downloading malware instead

    A cleanup script deletes the malware's own files, making the intrusion harder for the PC's owner to detect. NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team discovered malicious repositories posing as the KyttyPS5 and AnyPS5 emulators. Their pages mimic legitimate emulation projects,...