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MALFEX npm Package 'imgdecode' Hides Shellcode Loader in Windows Native Addon

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious npm package that's part of a recently disclosed software supply chain attack campaign dubbed MALFEX. The package, named "imgdecode," was uploaded to the package registry on September 30, 2026, by a user named "malfexteste8." It has been downloaded 979 times as of writing and is still available on npm as of writing. The latest version of

The Hacker News · October 17, 2026

Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had proven that big-screen game adaptations could be successful, but the commercial and critical failure of projects like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. still cast a long shadow. And […]

Marketing & SEO Sep 16, 2026

Google expands agentic commerce tools ahead of the holiday shopping rush

Google’s agentic commerce updates give advertisers new ways to boost AI visibility, engage shoppers and turn discovery into sales.

Tech Sep 16, 2026

Walmart takes a bite off the cost of Metroid Ravenous physical preorders

The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re already excited enough to consider preordering, you can save $10 on the physical version of the game when you […]

Tech Sep 16, 2026

Boost your holiday sales with these agentic commerce updates

Help boost holiday sales with agentic commerce updates and product feed best practices from Google.

Tech Sep 16, 2026

Rethink 2026

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Marketing & SEO Sep 16, 2026

Your competitors’ negative reviews could improve your PPC ads

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Tech Sep 16, 2026

Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush

According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to […]

Marketing & SEO Sep 16, 2026

9 ecommerce search trends that actually matter in 2027

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Learning Sep 16, 2026

Stop Treating CSS Container Queries Like Traditional Media Queries

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Tech Sep 16, 2026

Google will now let any AI agent run your smart home

Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your home's data using the standardized Model Context Protocol. Google Home MCP is a new integration that lets third-party AI agents control and monitor your smart home and act on […]

Tech Sep 16, 2026

Your ‘health age’ is fake

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. During last week's Apple Watch announcement, I let out a distinct "Noooo!" in the Steve Jobs Theater. Along with a […]

Tech Sep 16, 2026

Claude comes for Gemini with its own take on Docs and Slides

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