Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new campaign targeting Minecraft players via YouTube to spread malware capable of gaining control of victims’ systems. The Minecraft-focused malware-as-a-service (MaaS) campaign has been codenamed Weedhack by McAfee Labs, stating the activity has been active since January 2026 and impersonates Minecraft clients and mods to infect users. In all, 3820
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The Veteran Podcasters Hanging up Their Headphones
Podcasts can run forever, but some hosts are bowing out as celebrities and YouTube dominate the industry.
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YouTube draws a line on deepfakes involving politicians and journalists
With deepfakes becoming more common, YouTube has expanded access to its AI-driven likeness detection system to a pilot group of government officials, journalists and political candidates. The step follows an earlier rollout of the tool to creators in the company’s Partner Program. AI video tools are easy to access, and the content they produce keeps…
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Pipeline – watch YouTube and PeerTube videos
I’ve covered quite a few GUI tools that let you access YouTube content without using a web browser. Pipeline goes one step further by letting you also view PeerTube content. Pipeline is free and open source software. The post Pipeline – watch YouTube and PeerTube videos appeared first on Linux Today.
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How to Save YouTube Videos on Chromebook
Learn how to save YouTube videos on a Chromebook using browser-based methods. Simple steps, formats, and tips for offline viewing. Chromebooks are designed to work mainly through the browser. Most apps, files, and everyday tasks depend on a stable internet connection rather than installed software. This matters because Chromebooks are widely used in education. Studies…