TechLinked Ryzen renames CPUs, Some Discord accounts hacked, Australia sues Microsoft + more!
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Oct 28, 2025 Get ready for some tech twists! AMD confuses users by renaming older laptop CPUs. A hacking scare unfolds as Discord accounts fall prey to sneaky malware disguised as game mods. Australia takes on Microsoft in a lawsuit over questionable billing practices. Fujitsu brings back Blu-ray drives in their latest laptop, proving discs aren't dead yet. Meanwhile, Tesla's 'Mad Max' mode catches the eye of regulators. And in a wild twist, mushrooms are engineered to serve as biodegradable memristors for gadgets!
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Chip Rebadging Can Mislead Buyers
- AMD renamed older Mendocino and Rembrandt laptop chips as Ryzen 10 and Ryzen 100 without hardware changes.
- The rebranding simplifies marketing but risks confusing buyers into thinking it's new tech.
Protect Your Discord Account
- Avoid clicking on free cheat tools, mods, or suspicious links shared in Discord servers.
- Use multi-factor authentication and update browsers to reduce token theft risk.
Malware Masquerades As Game Mods
- Hackers are using a forked RedTiger tool disguised as game mods to steal Discord tokens and wallet data.
- The malware uploads harvested data via webhooks and enables full account takeovers across gaming communities.