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6.5 — HIGH
CPUID hacked to deliver malware via CPU-Z, HWMonitor downloads
Hackers gained access to an API for the CPUID project and changed the download links on the official website to serve malicious executables for the popular CPU-Z and HWMonitor tools. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Hackers compromised the CPUID project's API, redirecting legitimate download links for CPU-Z and HWMonitor to serve malicious executables, compromising system security.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows-based systems
Attack Vectors
Malicious downloads via compromised website
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Users of CPU-Z and HWMonitor on Windows-based systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Regularly update software to the latest versions
2Use alternative download sources for CPU-Z and HWMonitor
3Implement anti-malware software and keep it updated
📦Affected Products
CPU-ZHWMonitor
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