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Ransomware demands $500 from gamers to play

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A new type of ransomware has been discovered by security analysts that targets gamers and holds their games hostage until they agree to pay $500 to the perpetrators. Researchers over at Bromium discovered that the crypto-ransomware is called TeslaCrypt and it targets mostly Steam games. According to the company’s analysis, the ransomware targets more than 50 extensions from single and multiplayer games, as well as game development software used for Steam games.

Gamers across the world might want to pay attention when surfing online, because the new ransomware is hosted on a WordPress site that redirects to the Angler clip. It’s rather easy to get infected with the ransomware as you might accidentally click a seemingly blank space on the website, which in fact contains a hidden banner with a Flash clip. The good news is that the exploit only seems to be working on Internet Explorer 11 and Opera browsers.

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At the moment, those affected by the ransomware have no way out. Once they get infected, their games are encrypted with a key which TeslaCrypt says that it will destroy within three days if gamers don’t pay up. Naturally, security analysts are advising gamers to not give in to the pressure, although losing a lot of game data might look like the end of the world for many out there. Once the ransomware is on your computer, your wallpaper will be replaced and you will be prompted to go and download Tor in order to pay the hackers. According to the affected users, you will have to pay either $500 in bitcoin or $1000 through Paypal. You’re going to have to install Tor if you want to comply and pay up, which is actually kind of normal in these cases.

At the moment, games like Elder Scrolls, Half-Life 2, Dayz, Diablo, Fallout 3, StarCraft II, Warcraft III, BioShock 2, Call of Duty, Dragon Age: Origins, Resident Evil 4, World of Tanks, Metin 2 and Metro 2033 seem to be the targeted games, although there are others in the mix as well. Besides locking access to the games, the ransomware also encrypts DLCs and mods, save files, documents and even photos associated with your games. That being said, all gamers beware of what they’re clicking and pay special attention to obvious blank spaces on webpages, because they might be hiding horrendous things.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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