Month: October 2025

Gaming

Duck-Themed Shooter Escape From Duckov Sells Over 500,000 Copies on Steam, Ranks in Global Top Sellers

A five-person development team’s duck-themed parody of Escape from Tarkov has become a surprise Steam hit. Escape From Duckov has sold over 500,000 copies and reached the platform’s top-selling charts just days after launch, according to reports.

Unexpected Steam Success Story

Escape From Duckov, a top-down PvE shooter featuring ducks as characters, has emerged as a surprise hit on Steam, reportedly selling more than 500,000 copies since its October 16 launch. The game, which serves as a parody of the hardcore tactical shooter Escape from Tarkov, quickly ascended Steam’s charts, reaching the No. 4 position among global best-sellers and No. 6 for peak concurrent players with over 180,000 simultaneous users, according to platform data.

by Elisa Romero
CybersecuritySoftware

Email Security Alert: SVG Image Attacks Target Gmail and Outlook Users in 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a dramatic surge in SVG image-based attacks targeting major email platforms. These seemingly harmless files can bypass security filters and deliver malware or steal credentials, according to new threat intelligence reports.

Email Security Crisis Escalates With Image-Based Attacks

Security analysts are warning Gmail and Outlook users about a sophisticated new wave of phishing attacks leveraging scalable vector graphics (SVG) files. According to reports, these image-based attacks are successfully bypassing traditional email security measures, putting millions of users at risk of malware infection and credential theft.

by Nathan Cole