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DLSS Swapper tool poses malware risk via user-submitted files

The open-source tool DLSS Swapper, which allows users to swap DLSS files for games, has a vulnerability where user-submitted DLLs can contain malware. While the tool itself and its officially hosted files are safe, the application's GitHub repository allows users to upload their own DLLs. These unvetted files, which are executable code, could potentially install malware like crypto-miners without immediate detection. The creator of DLSS Swapper has warned users against downloading any unverified DLLs from the repository and to only use officially supported libraries or trusted sources. AI

IMPACT Users of game modding tools should exercise caution with user-submitted files to avoid malware infections.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a security risk associated with a modding tool, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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DLSS Swapper tool poses malware risk via user-submitted files

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Hassam Nasir ·

    Modding tool 'DLSS Swapper' might infect your PC with malware if you download the wrong files — App creator warns against using random, user-submitted DLLs

    The creator of DLSS Swapper is warning against using random DLLs that claim to fix issues pertaining to DLSS, FSR, or XeSS, even if said file is available on the app's GitHub repo.