Steam’s Stealthy Giveaway: How Free Games Hook Users for the Long Haul
Steam users can claim two indie games for free until January 22—yet these giveaways reveal deeper strategies in digital engagement and platform loyalty.
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Steam users can claim two indie games for free until January 22—yet these giveaways reveal deeper strategies in digital engagement and platform loyalty.
A new breed of malware is infiltrating Discord communities, silently swapping crypto wallet addresses at the moment of transaction. Our investigation reveals how attackers engineer trust and stealth to drain digital assets from unsuspecting users.
OpenAI is quietly offering its $20/month ChatGPT Plus subscription for free to select users, but with ads coming and auto-renewal lurking, is this upgrade a gift or a clever trap? We investigate the real motives and hidden catches.
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Google Chrome now lets users delete its on-device AI model for scam detection, giving new control over browser security but also raising important privacy questions.
Nearly 840,000 browser users fell victim to GhostPoster—a sophisticated malware campaign hidden in ordinary extensions. Discover how these digital phantoms infiltrated Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and what risks remain.
Magecart and web skimming attacks are transforming the e-commerce checkout into a prime target for cybercriminals. Discover how these sophisticated scams work, their impact, and the essential steps to stay protected.