Malware Found in Procolored Printer Software, It Was Distributed For Six Months - 1

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Malware Found in Procolored Printer Software, It Was Distributed For Six Months

  • Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Procolored unknowingly distributed malware-infected printer software for six months before a YouTuber’s review exposed dangerous viruses and triggered cleanup efforts-

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Procolored distributed malware-infected software for six months via its official site.
  • YouTuber Cameron Coward discovered the malware during a $6,000 printer review.
  • Downloads were removed in May 2025; clean versions are now available.

For six months, printer manufacturer Procolored unknowingly distributed malware-infected software through its official website, as first spotted by cybersecurity analysts G Data .

The issue came to light when Cameron Coward, YouTuber behind Serial Hobbyism, reviewed a $6,000 UV printer and discovered a USB-spreading worm and a Floxif virus on the accompanying flash drive, as reported by G Data.

Procolored initially dismissed the malware alerts as false positives. Concerned, Coward turned to Reddit for help, where an independent malware analyst began a deeper investigation.

The analyst found that all six software downloads on Procolored’s site—hosted on Mega.nz—contained malware, including two dangerous types: XRedRAT, a powerful backdoor, and SnipVex, a clipboard-hijacking virus that also infects .exe files.

“An infection with a virus like Floxif is one of the most severe types of infection that damages system files without possibility of proper repair,” G Data analyst warned. While the backdoor server appears to be offline since February 2024, SnipVex is still capable of damaging files and redirecting cryptocurrency transactions.

Procolored eventually removed the downloads from its website around May 8, 2025, and responded to the findings:

“The software hosted on our website was initially transferred via USB drives. It is possible that a virus was introduced during this process.” “As a precaution, all software has been temporarily removed […] and we are conducting a comprehensive malware scan of every file.” “For the users who have reported related issues, Procolored engineers have already provided individual support and solutions.”

G Data says that the company has since issued clean software versions. Users are advised to check their antivirus settings and, in severe cases, consider reinstalling their operating system.

Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader Draws Legal Fire From Actor Union - 2

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Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader Draws Legal Fire From Actor Union

  • Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Epic Games is in hot water with SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, after it used artificial intelligence to voice Darth Vader in Fortnite without talking to the union first.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • The AI version of Darth Vader can respond to players in-game.
  • The complaint targets AI use to voice Darth Vader in Fortnite.
  • Epic used AI to mimic James Earl Jones without union negotiation.

The issue centers around a new non-player character (NPC) in Fortnite that looks and sounds like Darth Vader. The voice wasn’t recorded by a human actor but generated by AI trained to sound like the late James Earl Jones, as reported by The Verge.

The AI version can talk back to players using natural voice responses, but it’s landed Epic in legal trouble, as reported by The Register .

SAG-AFTRA filed a complaint with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, accusing Epic’s production company, Llama Productions, of failing to “bargain in good faith.” They say Epic made big changes—like swapping out actors for AI—without notifying or negotiating with the union.

“Fortnite’s signatory company, Llama Productions, chose to replace the work of human performers with AI technology,” the union wrote . “Unfortunately, they did so without providing any notice of their intent to do this and without bargaining with us over appropriate terms,” as reported by The Verge.

SAG-AFTRA isn’t against using AI , as long as there are protections. The union has already signed deals allowing actors to work with AI under certain conditions. But in this case, they say Epic didn’t follow the rules, as noted by The Register.

Meanwhile, James Earl Jones’ family said he supported keeping the Darth Vader voice alive through AI. “We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime fans of Darth Vader and newer generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character,” they said, as reported by the BBC .

Still, the AI didn’t launch smoothly. Players quickly taught Darth Vader’s voice to swear, forcing Epic to release a patch, as previously reported by WIRED . Talks between the union and major game studios have been stalled since last year, with AI being the main sticking point.