Watch: Nintendo Direct March 2025 - Live!The Switch's final bow... we thinkby Jim Norman 56m agoShare:21Image: Nintendo LifeGosh, you wait nine months for a first-party Nintendo Direct showcase and then two come along within a week of each other!Yes, the rumours were true (mostly), a Nintendo Direct is happening today. The event is set to last for 30 minutes and will feature "upcoming games for Nintendo Switch". Importantly, this will not include news of Nintendo Switch 2 you'll have to wait until 2nd April for that so, what's on the cards?Honestly, it could be anything. We have to assume that the real big hitters are being reserved for Switch 2 at this point, but that's not to say Nintendo doesn't still have an ace or two up its sleeve to see the 'Switch 1' out in style. We're all still waiting for those Metroid Prime 2 and 3 remasters, Kirby: Planet Robobot has been in the rumour mill on more than one occasion, and Silkso- *ahem* we mean, 'the metroidvania which shall not be named' is always going to be on hype lists.Whatever the Direct holds, it's set to be an exciting one one which we assume will be the last with the OG Switch in the spotlight. You can tune in below and watch along with us when the event kicks off at 7am ET / 10am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 11pm AET.Is everyone sitting comfortably? It's almost time to begin...Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kLive Blog Chat 14:16Eternal Life of Goldman launches this Holiday14:14Disney Villains Cursed Cafe launches later TODAY14:12Samus has psychic abilities?14:12PRIME 4 BABY14:10Launching 27th August 202514:09Looks like the nicest Story of Seasons we've seen in a while, tbh14:09Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is being shown now14:08Patapon 1+2 Replay launches on 11th July 202514:07PATAPON!!14:07Looks neat! Launching 18th July 202514:06Shadow Labyrinth, the gritty PACMAN game, is up next14:05Available 19th June 202514:04RAIDOU Remastered announced! 14:02Still no date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 14:00Dragon Quest is up first13:59Okay, almost time... 13:555 minutes to go! Empty your bladders now, folks. 13:51And I've got a tea - splash of milk, no sugar. 13:50Olliemar28 said:It's me, your friendly neighbourhood Ollie. 13:50Who could it be..? 13:50OHHHHHH. This isn't Jim, OctolingKing13. 13:45Some solid predictions here, but now onto the important question... what's your beverage of choice for the Direct? 13:36What's everyone hoping to see today?13:36A quick heads up, we're a little down on headcount today, so this live blog might not be quite as lively as we'd normally like. That said, we'll still do our absolute best to cover as much as possible. 13:35Hello there lovely peeeeeeeople. See AlsoShare:211

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Invisible VFX at their finest! In Bastion 36, the teams at CGEV enhanced realism with seamless digital rain, bringing extra tension to this gripping Netflix thriller! Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2025The post Bastion 36: VFX Breakdown by CGEV appeared first on The Art of VFX.

US-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has released its financial results for full-year 2024 (FY 2024), and fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024).FY 2024 revenue came in at $440.1 million, down 9.8% from $488.1 million in FY 2023. Revenue for Q4 2024 reached $111.0 million, a decline of 3.3% year-over-year (Y/Y) from $114.8M in Q4 2023. On a quarter-on-quarter (Q/Q) basis, revenue was down by 1.7% from $112.9M in Q3 2024.Softer customer spending across most of the year, especially in capital equipment, weighed on performance, as economic uncertainty continued to affect purchasing decisions industry-wide. Still, toward year-end, modest gains in industrial printer sales, stronger service activity, and increased machine usage helped lift consumables revenue.Gross margin for FY 2024 came in at 37.2%, down 2.9 pts Y/Y from 40.2% in FY 2023. In Q4 2024, margin dropped to 31.0%, down 7.3% pts Y/Y compared to 38.3% in Q4 2023. Results for the quarter were affected by an $8.7 million revenue adjustment tied to a change in accounting estimates within the companys Regenerative Medicine program, following the introduction of new preclinical testing protocols by United Therapeutics.In a press release, Dr. Jeffrey Graves, President & CEO of 3D Systems said, I am pleased that our core businesses still delivered within the full-year revenue range communicated in our prior forecast, and that the market showed signs of strengthening in the fourth quarter.ProJet MJP 2500 Plus. Image via 3D Systems.Details on FY 2024 and Q4 2024 resultsAs usual, 3D Systems reports its financials via its two primary segments: healthcare and industrial.Revenue ($)FY 2024FY 2023Variance ($) thousands%Healthcare189.7M213.2M-23.5M-11.0%Industrial250.4M274.9M-24.5M-8.9%Total revenue440.1M488.1M-47.9M-9.8%In the healthcare segment, revenue for FY 2024 was $189.7 million, down 11.0% from $213.2 million in FY 2023. Q4 2024 revenue came to $40.4 million, marking a 21.1% decline from $51.2M Y/Y. On a Q/Q basis revenue saw a 26.7% drop from $55.1M in Q3 2024. The $8.7 million adjustment in Q4 contributed to the weaker segment performance, as updated milestone recognition criteria in the Regenerative Medicine program shifted the timing of when revenue could be recorded.According to the company, the change was procedural and unrelated to operational progress, though it weighed on reported results for the quarter. Margins and earnings also came under pressure from internal manufacturing variances, adding to broader market challenges.Revenue ($)Q4 2024Q4 2023Variance ($) thousands%Healthcare40.4M51.2M-10.8M-21.1%Industrial70.7M63.7M7.0M11.0%Total revenue111.0M114.8M-3.8M-3.3%On the other hand, FY 2024 industrial revenue was $250.4 million, down 8.9% from $274.9 million in FY 2023. However, Q4 2024 showed some recovery, with revenue reaching $70.7 million, an 11.0% increase from $63.7M in Q4 2023. This was up by 22.1% on a Q/Q basis from $57.9M in Q3 2024.This growth was linked to better sales of newer 3D printer systems and an uptick in services. Higher consumables sales in Q4 also pointed to improved machine utilization, suggesting that some customers who had paused spending earlier in the year were beginning to re-engage.Across both healthcare and industrial markets, 3D Systems introduced several new products over the course of the year. In healthcare, the company signed its largest-ever contract for dental applications for teeth straightening. It also received FDA clearance for multi-material, 3D printed denture offering in September, allowing for broader use in the U.S.3D Systems showcased its new monolithic denture product line LMT Lab Day 2024. Photo via 3D Systems.Moreover, Saudi Arabias AM service provider National Additive Manufacturing & Innovation (NAMI) firm acquired multiple metal and polymer 3D printers from 3D Systems to produce parts for the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), aiming to localize production and cut costs and lead times. The partnership supports SECs operations and aligns with Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing across key sectors.In December 2024, 3D Systems received all necessary regulatory approvals for the sale of its Geomagic software to Hexagon. The $123 million transaction is anticipated to close in early April 2025, with proceeds expected to enhance the companys balance sheet in the Q2 2025.On the automotive side, Sauber Motorsports began using the companys latest polymer 3D printers, including SLA 750 Dual and PSLA 270 models, for wind tunnel testing components. Sauber became the first Formula 1 team to adopt the PSLA technology.Financial outlook for FY 2025Looking to 2025, 3D Systems expects revenue between $420 million and $435 million, taking into account the expected sale of its Geomagic software business in early Q2.The company is aiming for a non-GAAP gross profit margin between 37% and 39%, and operating expenses in the range of $200 million to $220 million. One of the main goals for the year is to break even, or turn slightly positive, on adjusted EBITDA by Q4.A cost reduction program launched in Q1 2025 is expected to deliver savings gradually throughout the year, with more noticeable effects in the second half.What3D printing trendsshould you watch out for in 2025?How is thefuture of 3D printingshaping up?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows 3D Systems Dental Director of Application Development, Stijn Hanssen, at LMT Lab Day 2024. Photo via 3D Systems.

The Whitney Museum of American Art | RPBW / Renzo Piano Building WorkshopThe relocation of the Whitney Museum of American Art from Marcel Breuers iconic Madison Avenue building to its new home in Manhattans Meatpacking District marks a significant moment in the institutions architectural evolution. Designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in collaboration with Cooper Robertson, the new museum reestablishes its presence near its original Greenwich Village birthplace. This symbolic and physical homecoming underscores a broader institutional shift.Whitney Museum of American Art Technical InformationArchitects1-12: RPBW | Renzo Piano Building Workshop +Cooper RobertsonLocation: Gansevoort Street, Meatpacking District, New York City, USAClient: Whitney Museum of American ArtArea: 18,580m2 | 200,000Sq. Ft. Project Years: 2003 2015Photographs: RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015This is not a building that stands in isolation; it is a building that embraces the city and welcomes people in. Renzo PianoWhitney Museum of American Art Photographs RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015 RPBW / Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Photographer: Nic Lehoux, 2015Spatial Organization and Programmatic ComplexityRather than perpetuating the hermetic qualities of Breuers Brutalism, Pianos design adopts a porous, dialogic approach. The museum is no longer conceived as a container of cultural capital detached from its surroundings but as an open, participatory framework embedded in the urban fabric. The architectural language is purposefully fragmented, resisting monolithic formality in favor of an assemblage that recalls the neighborhoods industrial vernacular. This strategy responds to Whitneys need for expanded gallery space and repositions the museum as a civic anchor in a rapidly transforming district.Whitneys sitebookended by the Hudson River and the High Linenecessitated a spatial strategy that could reconcile urban and infrastructural scales and accommodate a complex program. The ground floor is raised above street level, creating a permeable plaza that extends the public domain into the museums base. This urban gesture redefines the threshold between city and institution, inviting casual engagement and underscoring the museums commitment to accessibility.Vertically, the building is structured along a central circulation spine that demarcates two functional zones: the north wing dedicated to exhibition preparation, workshops, and administration, and the south wing housing the galleries. This duality allows for operational clarity while maintaining spatial fluidity. Circulation is not merely utilitarian; it is choreographed, offering vistas to the river and city at key moments, creating an experiential continuity between interior and exterior realms.One of the programmatic innovations is the inclusion of a multifunctional theater on the second and third floors. Equipped with retractable seating, the space adapts to various configurationsfrom film screenings to performance artbroadening the museums curatorial possibilities. Such flexibility reflects a shift in institutional paradigms, where art spaces are expected to accommodate diverse modes of cultural production.Material Expression and Construction LogicMaterially, the Whitney navigates a fine line between abstraction and specificity. The structural palettea hybrid of a reinforced concrete base and a steel superstructureis overlaid with precast concrete panels and steel cladding. These gray-blue steel ribbons alternate with linear and punctuated openings, establishing a rhythm that simultaneously articulates the buildings tectonic order and evokes the industrial syntax of the Meatpacking District.The design resists the temptations of slick minimalism or overt iconography. Instead, the architectural surfaces operate as calibrated responses to context, climate, and light. The fifth floor houses the largest gallery space, a column-free volume of 18,000 square feet, which speaks to the structural ambition of the design. Deep steel trusses and careful load distribution make this openness possible, allowing curatorial freedom while maintaining structural legibility.On the uppermost level, the eighth-floor gallery is crowned with a shed roof that admits diffuse northern lighta deliberate nod to the qualities of illumination prized in artist studios. The external staircases and mechanical towers further accentuate the buildings volumetric play, referencing the fire escapes and water tanks that define New Yorks roofscape.Whitney Museum Contextual IntegrationPerhaps the Whitneys most compelling achievement lies in its nuanced engagement with context. Rather than neutralizing its surroundings through abstraction, the museum leverages its sites visual and material cues to construct a new urban identity. Its stepped massing negotiates the scale shift between the riverfront and the urban grid, while its fractured silhouette mirrors the irregularity of adjacent warehouse typologies.The terraces extending from each gallery provide outdoor exhibition space and create layered interfaces with the city, blurring the boundary between institutional space and public life. These elevated promenades offer curated perspectives of the city and river, reinforcing the buildings role as an urban observatory as much as a repository for art.Whitney Museum of American Art PlansSketch | RPBW / Renzo Piano Building WorkshopSite Plan | RPBW / Renzo Piano Building WorkshopSection | RPBW / Renzo Piano Building WorkshopWhitney Museum of American Art Image GalleryAbout RPBW | Renzo Piano Building WorkshopRenzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) is an international architectural firm founded by Pritzker Prizewinning architect Renzo Piano in 1981. With offices in Genoa, Paris, and New York, RPBW is known for its innovative, context-sensitive designs that balance technology, lightness, and a deep respect for place. The studio has completed over 140 projects worldwide, including landmark cultural institutions such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris, The Shard in London, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.Credits and Additional NotesRPBW Partners in Charge: M. Carroll, E. TrezzaniRPBW Team Members: K. Schorn, T. Stewart, S. Ishida (Partner), A. Garritano, F. Giacobello, I. Guzman, G. Melinotov, L. Priano, L. Stuart, C. Chabaud, J. Jones, G. Fanara, M. Fleming, D. Piano, J. Pejkovic, M. Ottonello (CAD), F. Cappellini, F. Terranova, I. Corsaro (Models)Structure: Robert Silman AssociatesCooper Robertson Partner in Charge: Scott Newman, FAIACooper Robertson Team Members: T. Wittrock (Project Manager), T. Holzmann (Sr. Technical Manager), G. Weithman (Project Architect), K. Trihey, W. Lin, E. Flynn, C. Payne, A. Guzzini, E. Ball, A. Margolies, G. Carmona, J. Kelpe, M. Lacher, E. Boorstyn, J. Boon-Bordenave, L. Weatherly (Interiors), L. Weisbrod (Project Administrator)MEP & Fire Prevention: Jaros, Baum & BollesLighting Design: ArupFacade Engineering: Heintges & AssociatesCivil Engineering: Phillip Habib & AssociatesTheater Equipment: Theatre ProjectsAcoustics & Audiovisual: Cerami & AssociatesLandscaping: Piet Oudolf with Mathews NielsenLEED Consultant: Viridian Energy & Environmental

Ghost in the MachineProk Pikryl architekti converts a 1924 grain silo into a cultural space by using its architectural history to create a sci-fi styleByKelly Pau March 27, 2025Architecture, International (Petr Polak)SHAREIn Pardubice, Czech Republic, the Automatic Mills was one of the first buildings designed by Josef Gor, known in the country as an early father of modernism. Construction on the complex completed in 1909, though youd be forgiven for mistaking its facadeclad in geometric brick patterns, a skybridge, and crenelated roofsfor something more civic in nature. The dignity and care Gor leant toward industrial buildings and its laborers has helped preserve the mills a century later. In 1924, a grain silo and a series of multiple buildings were added to the complex. Its since undergone renovations by Zdenk Balk, Jan pka, Petr Veteka, and nowProk Pikryl architektiwho maintains and reuses the site as a multifunctional cultural space with otherworldly results. The architects refer to the site as a true building-machine as it comprises three main parts: the milling technology, the skeleton framework, and the outer shell. The approach serves to highlight the beauty of this work, thus the team restored the outer shell of the original brick facade designed by Gor.Read more about the adaptive reuse project on aninteriormag.com. Adaptive ReuseCzech Republic

Welcome to Central Falls, an industrial city inProvidence County, Rhode Island. With an area of only 1.29 square miles it is the smallest and most densely populated city in the smallest state, and the23rd most densely populated incorporated place in the United States.Originally, Central Falls was one of the many villages within the town ofSmithfield, but in 1871, the town split into three smaller towns: Smithfield,North SmithfieldandLincoln. Central Falls village then became part of the town of Lincoln until Central Falls industrial character and differing needs had it split off to form the small city of Central Falls in 1895. Before it was its own city, Lincoln officials had this building constructed in 1888-9 on Broad Street, the commercial and civic center of the city. This red brick, Queen Anne building with its four-stage tower was built as Lincoln High School, the first school in the town built exclusively for secondary education. Designed by William R. Walker & Son, architects, the building features shingles in the gable, asymmetrical plan, and carved terracotta panels. The building continued as Central Falls High School until 1927, when the city offices were moved there, and it has remained as the City Hall ever-since.

PeopleUncovering the Spectacular Commercial Art of Wes CookA mural at McDonald's, Centralia, Washington, leads Cabel Sasser down a delightful rabbit hole.Better LettersMar 27, 2025 3 min readA portion of the mural at McDonald's in Centralia, Washington, that took Cabel Sasser down the Wes Cook rabbit hole.When I saw a link to this video posted to Mastodon, it was accompanied by a comment that said, "watch to the end". I did, and was floored.Cabel Sasser, Panic XOXO Festival (2024) on YouTube.The talk by Cabel Sasser is about his research into the life and work of Wes Cook, an outstanding commercial artist whose clients included Disney, McDonald's, and Universal.Sasser has gone deep, including gradually scanning and publishing pieces from Cook's portfolio to a dedicated website that honours the artist and designer.The original drawing for the McDonald's mural above is among these, and here are just ten more that offer a glimpse into the variety of Cook's work. They show the stages his ideas would pass through before becoming a mural, set design, or themepark attraction.In 1979, Cook designed this custom mural painting platform for the work he was doing for McDonald's at Setmakers Studio.Interior design work, possibly for his own home/studio, 1973.Unbuilt plan for the proposed Comic Strip Street at Universal Islands of Adventure, 1994.Circus mural for the McDonald's in Dsseldorf-Oberkassel, Germany, 1979.Neptune's Domain, the entrance to an attraction visualised for an unknown themepark.Exploratory sketch for Tokyo DisneySea.Exploration for the Renaissance Galleon at Tokyo DisneySea.Magellans Globe, designed for the Magellans restaurant at Tokyo DisneySea. You can see how it turned out here at wescook.art.Mural artwork for a McDonald's in Hawaii, 1978.For more, visit wescook.art, where you'll also find this 'unused' McDonald's piece that I'll let you learn about yourself...PS. Although they never met, both Wes Cook and Mark Oatis were involved in the work that brought Tokyo DisneySea to life. Oatis was designing signs and other graphics for the American Waterfront feature, which consisted of two blocks inspired by 1910-era New York. However, one faade remained un-named, as Mark explains:"Many ideas had been floated, but none had hit the mark. I was asked for my opinion, and I suggested that, with all these signs in such profusion, there probably had to be sign shop somewhere! The idea was embraced on the spot, and I threw myself into creating the full complement of designs found on any quality shop of the era, right down to the 'A business with no Sign is a Sign of No Business' sign, lettered on the front door."Oatis named the shop The Asmus Co. in recognition of Denver sign painter Henry Asmus who, via his daughter Ellie Ulmer, gave him his first sight of Atkinson's Sign Painting. That book, in that moment, resolved him to pursue a sign painting career, and everything that followed, which included Ulmer becoming his mother-in-law.More PeopleMore History

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE no9 (2023), 48 x 72 inches. All images courtesy of Tia Keobounpheng, shared with permissionTia Keobounphengs Vibrating Textile Geometries Merge Modernism and Smi HeritageMarch 27, 2025ArtCraftKate MothesTia Keobounpheng learned to weave during a visit to Oulu, Finland, when she was 18 years old. Seated beside two older Finnish women in a community weaving center, she worked for hours, hardly speaking a word. Two decades later, following university studies in weaving, architecture, and design, the Minnesota-based artists memory of her first lesson connects her to her ancestral land and its time-honored craft traditions.On wood panels, Keobounpheng weaves colorful threads to create precise geometries in vibrating color. She says, My exploration into geometry coincided with learning that in my known familial histories, there was a suppressed Smi lineage through my great-grandmothers line, thereby completely changing the narrative of our Finnish heritage.Detail of THREADS no6The Smi people of northern Norway,Sweden,Finland, and RussiasKola Peninsula are an Indigenous group with their own unique languages and a traditional, semi-nomadic livelihood that includes practices like reindeer and sheep herding, coastal fishing,and fur trapping.Historically, as the Scandinavians remained mostly south and Smi communities lived in the north, contact was uncommon. But by the 19th century, Scandinavian governments began to assert sovereignty over the north, targeting the Smi, who were increasingly viewed as primitive or backward. Their language was outlawed and many cultural customs suppressed as they were forced to assimilate into Scandinavian society.During the pandemic, Keobounpheng was helping her son during a distance-learning 4th-grade geometry class, and a particular phrase caught her attention. Geo means earth, so geometry is just measuring the earth, the teacher said.These words changed my worldview and reminded me that underneath rigid linear laws, an entire foundation of forgotten circular consciousness exists, the artist says. Aside from the powerful conceptual connections I was able to draw from geometry as a visual language to understand and express a circular, expansive worldview, the physical motions of spinning the compass awakened something deep within me.THREADS no6 (202), 24 x 18 inchesKeobounphengs compositions are both exact and interwoven, as shapes blend into other shapes, neither fully independent nor simply an all-over pattern. She describes the physicality of moving a needle and thread back and forth through paper or wood as a means of metaphorically stitching this worldview into her muscle memory.The artists father was a self-trained architect, and from him, she adopted a modernist lens. Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, and Josef and Anni Albers were early favorites of mine in my teen and young adult years, she tells Colossal. These days, Agnes Martin, Hilma af Klint, and Smi artist Outi Pieski are my anchors of inspiration.Each piece requires initial planning to map the geometry, drill holes, select the color palette, and begin threading a black-and-white framework. But often, all of my best intentions or visions for what the work will be start to loosen and sometimes fly away, she says. There is always a point, with every piece, where I must surrender my plan and give way to the threads.The artists work will be on view in Weinstein Hammons Gallerys booth at EXPO Chicago at the end of April. She is also currently participating inNordic Echoes Tradition in Contemporary ArtatScandinavia House, which runs from April 5 to August 2 in New York City and also includes work by Sonja Peterson. Find more on Keobounphengs website and Instagram.THREADS no19 (2024), 16 x 16 inchesWHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE no15 (2024), 24 x 18 inchesTHREADS no25 (2025)Detail of THREADS no25THREADS no18 (2024), 16 x 16 inchesTHREADS no7 (2022), 24 x 18 inchesCIRCLE ROUND no5 (2023), 12 x 12 inchesWHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE no13 (2024), 96 x 48 inchesReverse of THREADS no25Next article

Published March 27, 2025 10:00am EDT close Trump lists off 'flagrant scams' uncovered by DOGE President Donald Trump delivered a speech before CPAC where he touted Elon Musk and DOGE's work in uncovering government waste. ClickFix is a social engineering trick that hackers have been using more and more since early 2024 to spread malware.It fools you into running malicious commands on your own computer, and the attack is now more common than ever. Hackers are getting people to install password-stealing malware by making them press a series of keyboard shortcuts, all under the pretense of proving they're not bots.Bots are automated computer programs that perform repetitive tasks online, often mimicking human behavior. By tricking you into proving they're not bots, hackers exploit your lack of understanding about these automated systems to make you unwittingly install malware.STAY PROTECTED & INFORMED! GET SECURITY ALERTS & EXPERT TECH TIPS SIGN UP FOR KURTS THE CYBERGUY REPORT NOW A person working on a laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)What you need to knowAs reported byKrebsOnSecurity, the latest ClickFix campaign tricks you into installing password-stealing malware under the guise of a routine "Verify You Are a Human" test. Initially seen in targeted attacks, it has now gone mainstream, affecting industries like hospitality and healthcare.The scam begins when you visit a hacked or malicious website and see a fake CAPTCHA-style prompt. Clicking the "Im not a robot" button triggers a set of instructions asking you to press specific keyboard shortcuts. First, you are told to press Windows + R, which opens the Windows Run dialog. Then you are instructed to press CTRL + V, which pastes a malicious script copied from the websites virtual clipboard. If you press enter, a script is executed that downloads and runs malware.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Cybercriminals are using phishing emails and malicious websites to spread ClickFix. The hospitality industry has been heavily targeted, with attackers impersonating Booking.com and sending fake emails referencing guest reviews or promotions. Clicking on links in these emails directs you to a ClickFix trap. Healthcare workers have also been targeted, with malicious code embedded into the widely used physical therapy site HEP2go.Once ClickFix is on your PC, it installs various types of malware, including password stealers like XWorm, Lumma Stealer and DanaBot, which extract your login credentials and financial information. Some versions deliver remote access trojans like VenomRAT and AsyncRAT, giving attackers full control over your system. Others deploy NetSupport RAT, a remote access tool commonly misused for cyber espionage. Executing this series of keypresses prompts Windows to download password-stealing malware. (KrebsOnSecurity)Previous ClickFix attacksSecurity researchers believe ClickFix has been targeting people since March 2024. I reported on the malware back in June 2024 when itposed as fake Google Chrome, Word and OneDrive errors to trick users into downloading harmful code. Just like in the current campaign, attackers prompted victims to click a button that copied a PowerShell "fix" to the clipboard, then paste and run it in a Run dialog or PowerShell prompt.By November 2024, attackershad expanded their targets to Google Meet users. The scam started with an email containing a link to a Google Meet session, often disguised to appear as if it were from the victim's organization. This link leads to an invite for a meeting, webinar or online collaboration. Clicking the link directed the victim to a fake Google Meet page, which displayed a warning claiming there was an issue with their PC, such as problems with their microphone, camera or headset.The attack was also seen in fake Chrome error pages and Facebook login prompts, further spreading the malware across different platforms and increasing its reach. This malware attack pretends to be a CAPTCHA intended to separate humans from bots. (KrebsOnSecurity)6 ways you can stay safe from ClickFix malwareTo protect yourself from the evolving threat of ClickFix malware, which continues to target users through sophisticated social engineering tactics, consider implementing these six essential security measures.1. Be skeptical of CAPTCHA prompts: Legitimate CAPTCHA tests never require you to press Windows + R, copy commands or paste anything into PowerShell. If a website instructs you to do this, it's likely a scam. Close the page immediately and avoid interacting with it.2. Dont click links from unverified emails and use strong antivirus software:Many ClickFix attacks start with phishing emails that impersonate trusted services like Booking.com or Google Meet. Always verify the sender before clicking on links. If an email seems urgent or unexpected, go directly to the companys official website instead of clicking any links inside the email.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.3. Enable two-factor authentication:Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password.4. Keep devices updated: Regularlyupdating your operating system, browser and security software ensures you have the latest patches against known vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals exploit outdated systems, so enabling automatic updates is a simple but effective way to stay protected.5. Monitor your accounts for suspicious activity and change your passwords:If youve interacted with a suspicious website, phishing email or fake login page, check your online accounts for any unusual activity. Look for unexpected login attempts, unauthorized password resets or financial transactions that you dont recognize. If anything seems off, change your passwords immediately and report the activity to the relevant service provider. Also, consider using apassword manager to generate and store complex passwords. Get more details about mybest expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 here.6. Invest in personal data removal service: Consider using a service that monitors your personal information and alerts you to potential breaches or unauthorized use of your data. These services can provide early warning signs of identity theft or other malicious activities resulting from ClickFix or similar attacks. While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time.Check out my top picks for data removal services here.Kurts key takeawayClickFix is a reminder that malware doesnt always rely on complex exploits. It often just needs you to follow the wrong instructions. Attackers are refining their methods, making scams like fake CAPTCHAs, phishing emails and deceptive pop-ups more convincing than ever. The best way to stay ahead is to question anything that seems even slightly off. If a website asks you to run commands or paste something into PowerShell, its a red flag. If an email pressures you into clicking a link, verify it first.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDo you think tech companies are doing enough to stop malware like ClickFix? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? 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