Endgame Gear's Oopsie: Mouse Software Served with a Side of Malware (Yikes!)
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Endgame Gear accidentally served malware with their mouse configuration software, prompting apologies and security updates. If you downloaded the software recently, double-check your system for unwanted guests!
Right, so you know that feeling when you download a seemingly innocent piece of software and it turns out to be… well, less innocent than advertised? That's the sitch with Endgame Gear, the folks who make those fancy PC gaming mice and keyboards. Seems their OP1w 4k v2 Configuration Tool software was serving up more than just configuration – it was dishing out malware!
According to Rock Paper Shotgun, it all kicked off when a Redditor (Admirable-Raccoon597, bless their digital heart) raised the alarm after finding some unwanted digital stowaways in the software. Turns out, the boffins over at Igor's Lab confirmed that the publicly available app had been compromised for *at least* two weeks. Two weeks! That's like leaving the gate open at a petting zoo and realizing later that a velociraptor got in.
Endgame Gear has since swapped out the dodgy software for a clean version, and they've issued a statement saying they're ever so sorry. They claim that no sensitive customer data was pinched directly from their servers, which is… something, I guess. Here's a snippet from their apology: "We became aware of this situation involving one of our product pages through online discussions... A clean version of the affected file was immediately published as soon as we identified the situation."
They're also singing the usual corporate song about security and trust being paramount, promising to improve their security protocols. Which is all well and good, but… the devil's in the details, innit?
The malware in question, a charming little thing called Xred, is a remote access trojan (RAT). If it gets its claws into your system, it basically lets some ne'er-do-well control your PC. Think stealing passwords, spying through your webcam (shudder), and potentially replacing your favorite gaming news site with… well, I shudder to think. Apparently, even the Rock Paper Shotgun URL was at risk!
The good news? Most internet security suites should be able to sniff out Xred. But still, it's a bit like finding out your tea has been spiked with something… unpleasant. You might still drink the tea, but you'll be side-eyeing it the whole time. And Endgame Gear hasn't exactly spelled out *how* this breach happened in the first place. That's the bit that makes you go "hmmm."
So, if you're rocking an OP1w 4k v2 and downloaded its Configuration Tool between June 26th and July 9th, give Endgame Gear’s instructions a squiz and make sure you're not playing host to any digital squatters.
Fair dinkum, the worst thing my mouse usually does is decide to have a rave with its RGB lighting at 3 AM. A remote access trojan? Bloody hell, that's a whole new level of betrayal. Let's hope Endgame Gear gets their act together and earns back some trust. Because a compromised gaming rig is about as much fun as a laggy boss fight.
Tags: gaming mice, malware, security, Endgame Gear, PC gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun