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Microsoft warns GPU mining malware is being spread to users through SEO poisoning and AI chatbots — cryptojacking campaign targets gamers and high-end PC users with downloads disguised as popular PC utilities (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-29 | by Etiido Uko | get GPU Mining Malware Scanner → | tags: cryptojacking, gpu mining, seo poisoning

32.

Spotify adds playlist folders, bulk editing and background downloads (engadget.com)

2026-05-28 | by Ian Carlos Campbell | get Spotify Premium Gift Card → | tags: spotify, playlist folders, offline downloads

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Spotify releases four music-focused features, including background downloads on iOS (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-28 | by Zac Hall | get Spotify Premium Gift Card → | tags: spotify, ios, playlist folders

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Fears grow that age verification coming to VPNs as a British research firm labels them a 'loophole' — one app developer saw downloads surge by 1,800% in just the first month after the UK's Online Safety Act took effect (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-09 | by Luke James | get VPN Age Verification Tool → | tags: vpn, online safety act, proton

35.

Scam Android apps on Google Play got millions of downloads from a creepy pitch (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-08 | get Android Security App → | tags: google play, android apps, callphantom

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Hackers breach JDownloader's website to serve malware-laced downloads (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-08 | by David Uzondu | get JDownloader Premium Subscription → | tags: jdownloader, zipline llc, malware

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Hackers breach JDownloader website to serve malware-laced downloads (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-08 | by David Uzondu | get JDownloader Premium License → | tags: jdownloader, zipline llc, appwork

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Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-06 | by Nathan Ingraham | get Chrome Data Privacy Extension → | tags: chrome, google, gemini nano

39.

Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges (engadget.com)

2026-05-06 | by Nathan Ingraham | get USB Data Blocker → | tags: google, chrome, gemini nano

40.

10 trillion downloads are crushing open-source repositories - here's what they're doing about it (zdnet.com)

2026-05-06 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | get GitHub Copilot Subscription → | tags: sonatype, maven central, open-source repositories

41.

Image AI models now drive app growth, beating chatbot upgrades (techcrunch.com)

2026-05-04 | by Sarah Perez | get AI Image Generation Software → | tags: appfigures, days, downloads

42.

ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO (theverge.com)

2026-04-29 | by Stevie Bonifield | get OpenAI ChatGPT Mug → | tags: chatgpt, openai, sensor tower

43.

Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials (arstechnica.com)

2026-04-27 | get Open Source Security Audit Tool → | tags: element-data, github actions, python package index

44.

You can now 3D print your own Noctua fans and accessories, but you can't build a full clone — CAD files available as free downloads for Noctua's top-rated products (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-27 | by Bruno Ferreira | get Noctua 3D Printing Kit → | tags: noctua, nf-a12x25, 3d printing

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You can now 3D print your own Noctua fans and accessories — CAD files available as free downloads for Noctua's top-rated products (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-27 | by Bruno Ferreira | get Noctua 3D Printing Kit → | tags: noctua, 3d printing, pc fans

46.

PyPI package with 1.1M monthly downloads hacked to push infostealer (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-27 | get Cybersecurity Software Suite → | tags: pypi, elementary-data, github actions

47.

CPUID Site Hijacked To Serve Malware Instead of HWMonitor Downloads (slashdot.org)

2026-04-11 | get HWMonitor Hardware Monitoring Tool → | tags: cpuid, hwmonitor, cpu-z

48.

Amazon launches ‘Prime Video Ultra’ with new features, higher price (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-10 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K → | tags: prime video ultra, amazon, 4k/uhd streaming

49.

How to Ensure Your iPhone Downloads Background Security Improvements (cnet.com)

2026-04-10 | by See Full Bio | get Apple iPhone Security Case → | tags: ios, apple, webkit

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CPUID hacked to deliver malware via CPU-Z, HWMonitor downloads (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-10 | get CPU-Z Software Security Patch → | tags: cpuid, cpu-z, hwmonitor

51.

Kindle to end store downloads and registering for 1st-5th gen kindles in May (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-07 | get Kindle Paperwhite (2021) → | tags: kindle, amazon, e-reader

52.

Fan Fiction Website AO3 Exits Beta After 17 Years (slashdot.org)

2026-04-03 | get AO3 Official Merchandise → | tags: ao3, organization for transformative works, fanfiction

53.

Supreme Court Limits Liability for Internet Service Providers (feeds.content.dowjones.io)

2026-03-25 | get Netgear Nighthawk Router → | tags: supreme court, cox communications, internet service providers

54.

Cyber.mil serving file downloads using TLS certificate which expired 3 days ago (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-23 | get SSL/TLS Certificate Expiry Monitor → | tags: cyber.mil, tls certificate, file downloads

55.

Fake enterprise VPN downloads used to steal company credentials (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-03-13 | get VPN Security Awareness Poster → | tags: ivanti, cisco, fortinet

56.

How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and why you shouldn't wait to do it) (zdnet.com)

2026-03-09 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Cache Cleaner → | tags: windows 11, windows cleanup, downloads folder

57.

GitHub Copilot CLI downloads and executes malware (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-27 | get I cannot provide information on how to download and execute → | tags: github copilot cli, github, rust

58.

YouTube Premium vs. Premium Lite: Why the new cheaper tier may be all you need (zdnet.com)

2026-02-26 | by Artie Beaty | get YouTube Premium → | tags: youtube premium lite, youtube premium, google

59.

YouTube Premium vs. Premium Lite: Should anyone be paying more at this point? (zdnet.com)

2026-02-26 | by Artie Beaty | get YouTube Premium → | tags: youtube premium lite, youtube premium, google

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YouTube Premium vs Premium Lite: Which tier is worth paying for now? (zdnet.com)

2026-02-25 | by Artie Beaty | get YouTube Premium → | tags: youtube premium lite, youtube premium, google