Fake PS5 Emulators On GitHub Could Hide Password-Stealing Malware
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What happened
For years, emulation has served as a way for players, particularly PC gamers, to access games that are not offered on their platform of choice. But the practice doesn’t come without risks. According to Engadget, malware has been found masquerading as PlayStation 5 (PS5) emulators on GitHub. (Lowyat.NET, 13:42)
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Photo: Lowyat.NET Lowyat.NET·News·EN·29 Oct, 13:42 MYTFake PS5 Emulators On GitHub Could Hide Password-Stealing Malware
For years, emulation has served as a way for players, particularly PC gamers, to access games that are not offered on their platform of choice. But the practice doesn’t come without risks.
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- Step 1NewsLowyat.NET13:42
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- Fake PS5 Emulators On GitHub Could Hide Password-Stealing Malwareu/Nurul Kamil · Lowyat.NET · 13:42 · EN
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