Popular Software Download Infected

CPU-Z & HWiFNO software download hacked and infected with malware using a corrupting .dll file.

Popular free software identifying a computers CPU and providing status info.

' The malicious files were named to impersonate the software. Both the installer and portable versions were compromised.'

'Info stealer and remote access trojan along with installing hidden persistent processes'

ALWAYS pass the installer through VIrustotal
I don't trust ANY installer nowadays, or even portable versions

ionone wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 5:15 pm ALWAYS pass the installer through VIrustotal
I don't trust ANY installer nowadays, or even portable versions

I guess the point is it's sad that you can't even get official software without having to run them through the ringer nowadays.

Cloudflare auto malware blocking DNS;
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Chris Titus of debloating Windows fame on how it really is quite hard to bypass secure server protocols to install malware on Windows 10 even after stop of security updates.

Interesting stuff.


You’re Using the WRONG Cloudflare DNS......





Sorry Windows 10 Users...

Ogee wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 5:48 pm Cloudflare auto malware blocking DNS;
plus
Chris Titus of debloating Windows fame on how it really is quite hard to bypass secure server protocols to install malware on Windows 10 even after stop of security updates.

Interesting stuff.

Solid post Ogee. Chris knows a thing or two I've been using his debloat for Windows 11 for years now. Can't do it without his tool.