
Jak Connor
News Reporter and Hardware Editor at TweakTown
Tech and Science Journalist at @TweakTown
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1 week ago |
tweaktown.com | Jak Connor
TL;DR: Official Xbox Instagram and Facebook accounts were hacked to post a fraudulent cryptocurrency scam promoting a fake Xbox token. The posts were quickly removed, but the breach exposed Xbox’s Meta-owned social media channels, potentially misleading thousands. Xbox has not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Official Xbox social media accounts have been hacked by an unknown individual or group that has posted what appears to be a fraudulent cryptocurrency scam.
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1 week ago |
tweaktown.com | Jak Connor
TL;DR: GreyNoise uncovered the AyySSHush botnet infecting over 8,000 hosts, mainly ASUS routers, exploiting known bypass bugs to gain persistent SSH backdoor access that survives firmware updates. Affected models include RT-AC3100, RT-AC3200, and RT-AX55. Users should factory reset and set strong passwords despite recent ASUS patches. GreyNoise, a threat monitoring company, has discovered a botnet named AyySSHush.
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1 week ago |
tweaktown.com | Jak Connor
TL;DR: Microsoft has delayed its first-party Xbox handheld to focus on optimizing Windows 11 for gaming handhelds amid rising competition from Valve’s SteamOS, which offers superior performance and battery life. This strategic shift aims to strengthen Microsoft’s position in the growing PC handheld gaming market.
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1 week ago |
tweaktown.com | Jak Connor
TL;DR: Electronic Arts canceled the Black Panther game and closed Cliffhanger Studios but remains committed to its multi-title Marvel partnership. Motive Studios is developing the upcoming Iron Man game, with EA aiming to complete three Marvel character titles despite industry challenges and studio setbacks. Electronic Arts decided to cancel the Black Panther title being worked on by Cliffhanger Studios, which was then followed by the studio's closure.
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1 week ago |
tweaktown.com | Jak Connor
TL;DR: Respawn Entertainment faces low employee morale after laying off 100 staff and canceling the Black Panther game, amid widespread industry layoffs exceeding 2,300 in 2025. Similarly, Bungie struggles with morale following a stolen art controversy in its upcoming title, Marathon, prompting a full investigation.
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