What happened in the CPUID HWMonitor malware breach?

Hackers compromised a backend API for six hours, randomly swapping download links to credential-stealing malware targeting Chrome passwords and more.

Is HWMonitor safe to download now?

CPUID says yes—files untouched, links fixed. But verify hashes, scan everything, consider alternatives.

How do I check if I got hit by CPUID malware?

Run full AV scan (e.g., Malwarebytes), check Task Manager for odd PowerShell, monitor accounts for weird logins.

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CPUID's Trusted HWMonitor Downloads Swapped for Credential-Stealing Malware

You grab HWMonitor to check your CPU temps, click download, and boom—malware's rifling through your browser passwords. That's the nightmare CPUID users faced this week.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

CPUID website displaying tampered HWMonitor download warning about malware breach

⚡ Key Takeaways

CPUID's backend API compromise swapped HWMonitor downloads for malware, not the files themselves. 𝕏
Malware steals browser credentials via memory tricks and process injection—highly evasive. 𝕏
Even trusted hardware tools aren't immune; verify downloads rigorously to avoid supply chain traps. 𝕏

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