Endgame Gear’s Malware Mouse Mishap: Game Over for OP1w 4k v2 Users!
Endgame Gear’s OP1w 4k v2 mouse tool had a surprise feature: malware! Downloaded between June 26 and July 9, 2025? You might have more than just gaming skills at risk. The malware, disguised as a Synaptics driver, could keylog and exfiltrate data. Time to clean up and change passwords!
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, if it isn’t another day in the mouse trap! Looks like Endgame Gear’s OP1w 4k v2 mouse tool came with an unexpected feature—built-in malware! Who knew a simple mouse click could turn into a game of cyber whack-a-mole? It seems that hackers have expanded their palette from just dabbling in email scams to accessorizing gaming mice. Talk about an unexpected plot twist to the gaming gear saga! Endgame Gear, more like Endgame Fear, am I right?
Key Points:
- Endgame Gear’s OP1w 4k v2 mouse tool was infected with malware between June 26 and July 9, 2025.
- The compromised tool was only on the product page, not on other channels like GitHub or Discord.
- Malware identified as XRed backdoor, known for masquerading as Synaptics Pointing Device Driver.
- Endgame Gear recommends deleting suspect files and changing passwords.
- Future precautions include SHA hash verification and digital signing for downloads.
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