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CPUID Website Hacked, Delivering Trojanized Software Downloads

The CPUID.com website was compromised, and legitimate software downloads for CPU-Z, HWMonitor, and PerfMonitor were replaced with trojanized executables.

Key points

  • CPUID.com website compromised.
  • Legitimate software downloads (CPU-Z, HWMonitor, PerfMonitor) replaced with malicious versions.
  • Trojanized executables delivered STX RAT malware.

Connected intelligence

Signal brief

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02

Likely method

Malware

Threat source not confirmed

03

Potential impact

Potential extortion or operational risk

Impact remains under assessment

Published
Apr 13, 2026
Updated
Jun 26, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Evidence
1 source

Structured assessment

Signal analysis

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Threat source

Threat source not confirmed

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Business impact

Potential extortion or operational risk
Impact area
Unknown

Mentioned entities

CpuidCPUID Website HackedDelivering Trojanized Software Downloads TheCPU-ZHWMonitorPerfMonitorTheseSTX RATLegitimateTrojanized

Quick context

Questions about this signal

What happened in this signal?

The CPUID.com website was compromised, and legitimate software downloads for CPU-Z, HWMonitor, and PerfMonitor were replaced with trojanized executables. These malicious files delivered STX RAT malware to users who downloaded the tools, potentially leading to system infection.

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists Apr 13, 2026 as the signal date.

Which organization is connected to this signal?

Cpuid is the organization connected to this public signal.

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