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TechLinked covers major tech news including Steam Workshop malware spreading through Wallpaper Engine, OpenAI's massive financial losses and declining market share, Snap's new AR glasses, and various product announcements from Microsoft, Samsung, and other tech companies. The episode balances serious security concerns with humorous commentary on industry trends and questionable product pricing.
Steam Workshop Malware Targeting Wallpaper Engine Users
Security researchers at Kaspersky discovered dozens of malicious wallpaper packages on Steam Workshop that have been downloaded tens of thousands of times. The malware exploits Wallpaper Engine's feature that allows wallpapers to run as executable programs, enabling attackers to steal Steam login credentials and spread further infections. The attack demonstrates how even trusted platforms can be weaponized to target users seeking seemingly harmless customization options.
- Malicious wallpaper packages found on Steam Workshop, some downloaded tens of thousands of times
- Wallpaper Engine allows wallpapers to be executable programs, creating a security vulnerability
- Malware sneaks in backdoors, steals Steam login sessions, and sends credentials to hackers
- Attackers use compromised accounts to upload more infected wallpapers, creating a toxic cycle
- Various malware types pushed through this method: info stealers, backdoors, crypto miners, and botnet loaders
" The devastating blow to the fellas who have to tell their dad that the rent money is gone because they trusted a file called catgirl-yfu-4k. "
" They're targeting society's most vulnerable members. Weebs hunting for wallpapers of anime women with huge bazongas. "
OpenAI Loses Market Dominance Despite Massive Losses
ChatGPT has fallen below 50% market share for the first time, dropping to 46.4% by the end of May while still maintaining over 1.1 billion monthly users. Leaked financial documents reveal OpenAI lost nearly $21 billion last year on just $13 billion in revenue, raising serious questions about its business model. Despite these setbacks, CEO Sam Altman still received preferential treatment at the G7 summit, where he pitched world leaders on AI regulation.
- ChatGPT market share fell to 46.4% by end of May, losing majority for first time
- Gemini climbed to second place at 27% thanks to Google integrating it into all their products
- OpenAI lost nearly $21 billion last year on only $13 billion in revenue
- Sam Altman pitched world leaders at G7 on who should write global AI rules despite company struggles
" which raises the question of whether it filed its IPO as an AI company or an enterprise-level cash incinerator. "
" Getting outed for a $21 billion loss, losing your majority in the same week, and still getting a seat at the grown-ups table? "
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