TechLinked Firefox keeping Win7 alive, FBI investigates Steam games, Stryker cyberattack + more!
Mar 14, 2026
Coverage of Firefox extending Windows 7 security updates for a limited time. An FBI probe into Steam games that harbored malware. A major cyberattack on a medical device company with claimed data theft and operational impact. Google Maps rolls out immersive 3D driving and conversational features. A telecom merger, a large data breach claim, and a lawsuit tied to self-driving behavior.
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Firefox Keeps Patching Windows 7
- Mozilla continues security updates for Firefox 115 ESR on Windows 7, extending support to August 2026.
- That extension follows previous delays and lets users stay on unsupported Windows 7 more than six years after Microsoft ended support.
FBI Probes Malware Hidden In Steam Games
- The FBI is investigating multiple Steam games that were later patched to include malware that drained crypto wallets and hijacked accounts.
- Valve confirmed affected users and the Bureau's Seattle division is asking victims to file for possible restitution.
Streamer Lost $32,000 Live To Game Malware
- Block (a Steam title) stole $32,000 from streamer Raivo Plavniaks during a live cancer fundraiser after a malicious patch added a crypto drainer.
- VX Underground found hard-coded Telegram credentials in the malware and estimated $150,000 stolen overall.