They went too far.https://www.techspot.com/news/114376-gamers-hunting-ps5-emulators-actually-downloading-malware-instead.html>Fake PlayStation 5 emulators hosted on GitHub are delivering malware that alters Microsoft Defender settings before launching a suspected data-stealing program. The campaign exploits gamers' willingness to experiment with unofficial software, making malicious downloads look like a normal part of the process. https://www.engadget.com/2299912/fake-ps5-emulators-on-github-are-spreading-password-stealing-malware/>A cleanup script deletes the malware's own files, making the intrusion harder for the PC's owner to detect. NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team discovered malicious repositories posing as the KyttyPS5 and AnyPS5 emulators. >Their pages mimic legitimate emulation projects, giving users the impression that they are downloading gaming software. NordVPN warns that the downloads instead put passwords and other personal information at risk.>"Emulation fans are a perfect target. They are used to downloading experimental software from GitHub and running unsigned files, so nothing about this feels suspicious," said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis.>The findings do not establish how many people downloaded the malicious packages or how many computers were compromised. Researchers have also not identified the suspected infostealer by name.>The recommended precaution is to verify that a repository is affiliated with the emulator's development team before downloading its files. Users should check the software's source rather than relying solely on a familiar project name or a page that looks legitimate. Antivirus protection should remain enabled during downloads and installation. Users should not disable it simply because software is experimental or unsigned.Stay safe out there
>Try to play playstation>Get computer aids
>>750627751Malware gets deleted from github so it's probably already gone.You'd also have to be retarded to go to the wrong emulator page rather than the official one.
>>750627751>Gamers hunting for PS5 emulatorsadd it to the list
>>750627751Console gamers are tech illiterate zoomers, checks out
So, when I tell people I buy & play on original hardware instead of using an emulator because I'm concerned about malware, I can point to this to show I'm not paranoid?
>>750632389Just emulate where it makes sense. Vibecoded jeetslop for currently on market games and systems is just asking for trouble. Doesn't take anything away from Higan.
>>750627751>please buy ps5 and don't download our games for free!Sasuga snoyim
>>750627751This wouldn't be an issue today if Sony chose to accept PCs as an alternative platform and create official emulators instead of deciding to litigate against them.
>>750627751so what's the safe repo? Anyone got link?
>>750627751these faggots would have never survived pirating games and music in the 2000s
>>750627751>relying on emulator fans' habit of running unsigned filesHuh? Since when?
>>750632970Here's a Youtube Tutorial teaching how to install it.https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
>>750627751Damn how will I play... uhh
Downloading PS5 emulators to play what?
>>750627751Dumb thieves get what they deserve.I wish strapping remote detonatable bombs to your bike was legal IRL.
>>750634121Based but with iphones too.
>>750632389Listen, you can be paranoid or just not a dumbassPeople have this weird idea that stuff on github can't have malware because you can see the code when most of these retards wouldn't even check if it had>THIS IS MALWAREwritten in plain textPretty sure Kyty is the only known working emulator
>>750627751Not just any malware, AI made Malware so its all kinds of Kernel level of fuck ups. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
>>750632389I just use software that is already in widespread use and vetted, and also run it through Claude or another AI to see if it picks up on anything obviously malicious.
>>750627751>wanting to play snoy gamesDeserved for their bad taste
Why aren't you auditing the code before running it on your computer? It's on github.
>>750637487You cannot be serious?
>>750633540fren..
>>750637997>You cannot be serious?I am serious. What are you going to do about it?
>>750627805videogames?
cringe
>>750627751How strange that these fud attempts started just as Switch 2 emulators hit Github......HMMMMM......
SCA might be the biggest piece of shit ever but it's gonna save your ass as AI develops, the golden age started in may.
>>750627751HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHGET FUCKED YOU THIEVES
>>750633540>reddit frog
