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Official Gaming Mouse Software Hosted Malware For Weeks
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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025
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The official software of Endgame Gear hosted XRed malware for two weeks, which endangered user security, until the clean file was reuploaded.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Endgame Gear mouse software hosted malware for at least two weeks.
- The infected file came from Endgame Gear’s official content delivery network.
- Antivirus tools caught malware, protecting many users during the infection window.
The Endgame Gear OP1w 4K V2 gaming mouse software download from the official manufacturer site contained malware for at least two weeks, as first reported by PCGamer. The dangerous XRed remote access trojan (RAT) malware enabled attackers to gain control of compromised computers.
Reports first surfaced on the MouseReview subreddit, where users noticed the configuration tool contained malicious code. According to Redditor Admirable-Raccoon597, the infected version was available for download from at least July 2 until July 17, 2025.
The infected file came directly from Endgame Gear’s official content delivery network (CDN), not a third-party source, as noted by PCGamer.
The official Endgame Gear representative validated the problem through Discord before uploading a clean version of the file. PCGamer notes that the company has not released any official announcement about the incident to the public.
Broadcom, a cybersecurity firm, explained the XRed backdoor has “sophisticated capabilities as it collects system data information that it transmits the data using SMTP to email addresses.” The malware also hides itself using hidden directories and registry keys, and can spread via USB drives like a worm, as noted by PCGamer.
Fortunately, many users were likely protected, as antivirus tools like Windows Defender and Google Chrome flagged the malware.
The incident demonstrates that official software downloads can create security threats, which underlines the need for antivirus protection and careful monitoring among gamers.
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