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CPUID supply chain attack delivers malware via CPU-Z/HWMonitor downloads.

Hackers gained access to an API for the CPUID project and changed the download links on the official website to serve malicious executables for the popular CPU-Z and HWMonitor tools. This supply chain attack compromised legitimate software distribution, potentially affecting many users who downloaded these utilities. The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures.

CPUID supply chain attack delivers malware via CPU-Z/HWMonitor downloads.
Hackers gained access to an API for the CPUID project and changed the download links on the official website to serve malicious executables for the popular CPU-Z and HWMonitor tools. This supply chain attack compromised legitimate software distribution, potentially affecting many users who downloaded these utilities. The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures.

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