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[mention=1] has renamed the "Private Investigation Methods to "OpSec and OSINT". This change will make it easier to understand what that forum is for. Also allows some new topics to be discussed and hopefully will bring some activity to that forum.
Recently [mention=1] made the decision to delete the entire SRPP category from HF. This decision was made to try push the Forum to focus primarily on hacking and tech rather than being more social. The removal of these forums will delete almost 1 million posts. [mention=1] quotes "We will no longer encourage discussion based on politics or religion. I want us to be a technology forum. In the early days of HF we had a policy against any political or nationality context in profiles. That mean no flags, no political statements, and we got along much better."
Recently [mention=1] released a brand new award for everyone to earn. With this new award you will need to make 250 posts that are replies to Stanley 's threads. Stanley has been making threads for a while now and with this we can see a massive increase in replies to the threads the Stanley bot is making. Good luck everyone award hunting.
With the recent changes to the design of the site, [mention=1] has now started to look into changing the look of the current sales tags used on the site. The thread is looking for feedback from site members to see what they think of the new design made by [mention=776749]
Are you looking to join the HF news team? Do you enjoy making threads or even want to become a better writer? Well, we are looking for members of the site to help write each week and are looking for anyone who has any interest. We have a few new sections opening up right now, and we would love for you to see if they would be anything of interest to you. If you are interested, please check out the thread or contact [mention=2331053] to discuss joining the team behind the HF News.
Quick reminder, the donation awards page has had a bit of a change. Some of the classic awards are back up for purchase. If you would like to check out what is new, head over to the donation award page to snipe up some of the awards today. Or Click Here!
[mention=843423] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=5697524] Has obtained the "Dicey" award -
Recently we introduced a brand-new section to the HF News. This section will grow over time to more things, but for now we are just going to be doing Song of the week. We are open to what more we could bring to the section from your suggestions, but as a start, we feel adding the song of the week will be a great start for the section and lead the way forward for more things in the future.
Now we know some of you may question what the song of the week is all about, and we have thought of what a great answer. We feel like the song of the week should be a meaningful song that goes deeper than just general music and has meaning to it all. Granted, we may have a little fun with it sometimes. (Yes, we will have a Halloween version and Christmas version too.) But we want to keep it at a level where we have found the song has a true message behind it all and not just something that everyone will just see as another song that is just a bit catchy or got a good few beats to it. We hope this helps those with that question and if anyone has anything that they wish to ask, please feel free to add them below. We are more than happy to give the reason behind it.
A new contest has been created this week by [mention=4189082] They have recently been accepted into The Academy, and they feel like it's time for them to share the love by making a massive $100 BTC giveaway to one lucky winner. Let's make sure to spread the love, and thank them for the contest. The contest ends September 30th, 2025. Make sure you get yourself entered before it's too late.
⭐️ FREE 5,000 TikTok Views Giveaway – 1 Lucky Winner! ⭐️ by [mention=5457424]
A bit of a different type of giveaway than just cash or bytes. Those people that do Tiktok for any reason should be very interested in this. Great opportunity to get a boost on your profile! Get in quick!
A new contest has been created this week by [mention=5418830] . Rules are simple. Upgraded Members Only, Post/Reply to enter, Max Popularity & Quick Love the OP. You have until 25th September to get in!
Writer - [mention=3929084]
[mention=533443] has gone on vacation until Feb 29, 2026
[mention=18] has reached 4000 Popularity.
Remember if you have reached an achievement on your account feel free to post about it on our weekly reports thread. That way we can add you to the news for the next edition. Click Here To See The Weekly Reports Thread
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Notable console & hardware releases:
Nintendo Making Apparent Changes to Switch Game Cases
According to keen-eyed fans, some game cases for Nintendo Switch titles have been swapped from clear and transparent to red ones similar to those used for Nintendo Switch 2 games. The change to the original Nintendo Switch game cases was posted on social media, though it is unclear if the new red cases will be what Nintendo goes with for future releases.
Through the original Nintendo Switch's life cycle, the majority of physical games released for the system came in clear, transparent game cases. This allowed developers and publishers to print reversible covers that fans can utilize for display purposes. By comparison, the Nintendo Switch 2's game cases are colored red and are not transparent. While this makes them stand out from other game cases on the market, the Nintendo Switch 2's red cases received a mixed response from fans, namely from the inability to show off reversible art on both the inside and outside the case.
Xbox Is Raising Console Prices Again
Customers in the US will soon be paying more for a new Xbox console, as the ongoing tariff situation between the US and China is to blame for an imminent price increase. Microsoft stated that the price of all Xbox Series X and Series S consoles sold in the US will go into effect on October 3, with the Xbox Series S 512GB starting at $399 rather than the current $379.
The imminent price change is largely due to the ongoing tariff situation between the US and China. A controversial part of the Trump administration's economic policy, the tariffs imposed by the US government have affected the gaming industry across the globe.
New PS5 Console Update is Live Now
After revealing more details yesterday, Sony has rolled out a new PlayStation 5 system update, introducing a new Power Saver mode and the ability to pair DualSense controllers across multiple devices simultaneously. The latter has been on many PlayStation 5 fans' wishlists for a while now, and with this new patch, it will be easier than ever to seamlessly switch between PC, console, and mobile devices.
Notable News (September 2025)
Fortnite Leak Hints at New Star Wars Event
Recent leaks from Fortnite are hinting at a brand-new Star Wars event set to run before the end of Chapter 6 Season 4, teasing a special live event. Fortnite's litany of crossovers throughout the game's history have often made sweeping changes to everything from the game's weapons to the in-game map of the battle royale. Previous seasons have featured the addition of weapons based on series like Dragon Ball Z, Futurama, and Deadpool, alongside map changes like an in-game tribute to JUICE WRLD. Now, a brand-new event based on a beloved sci-fi franchise may be in the works.
September 25 is Going to Be a Big Day for Xbox Gamers
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 is gearing up to be quite an exciting event for gamers. When Xbox's showcase was first announced earlier this month, it was described by a senior company official as something fans "don't want to miss." Sony will be there too, as well as numerous third-party publishers to show off their upcoming titles. The event will run from September 25 to 28, and Xbox gamers have an extra reason to be excited.
Battlefield 6 Takes Inspiration From Call of Duty With Popular Quality-Of-Life Feature
Battlefield 6 will officially allow players to choose which content they want to install on their console or PC, giving users more control over how much storage space the upcoming shooter will occupy. According to the Battlefield 6 Steam page, it is recommended that players have at least 80 GB of storage space free for the game's installation, but its handy quality-of-life feature means players can install the modes they want to play, which will take up much less storage space.
I'm just wondering if members are at all excited about potential Octoberfest on HF? Previously we've done Award Goals for posting and some giveaways.
I'm trying to gauge if I should bother this year. Also if anyone has some fun ideas for the upcoming month. I don't know if increased post activity is actually something I want to encourage anymore.
Welcome back to another edition of Hack Forum News. Where we keep you up to date on the weekly events and news happening on site and around the world. If you have never heard of the Hack Forum News, don't worry, we have you covered. We are a team of members from the Hack Forums community who are journalists and writers, and we are here to keep you in the loop of the changes around the site and the events happening around the world.
Last week [mention=1] made the decision to delete the entire SRPP category from HF. This decision was made to try push the Forum to focus primarily on hacking and tech rather than being more social. The removal of these forums will delete almost 1 million posts. [mention=1] quotes "We will no longer encourage discussion based on politics or religion. I want us to be a technology forum. In the early days of HF we had a policy against any political or nationality context in profiles. That mean no flags, no political statements, and we got along much better."
Last week [mention=1] released a brand new award for everyone to earn. With this new award you will need to make 250 posts that are replies to Stanley's threads. Stanley has been making threads for a while now and with this we can see a massive increase in replies to the threads the @Stanley bot is making. Good luck everyone award hunting.
With the recent changes to the design of the site, Omniscient has now started to look into changing the look of the current sales tags used on the site. The thread is looking for feedback from site members to see what they think of the new design made by Motusora
Are you looking to join the HF news team? Do you enjoy making threads or even want to become a better writer? Well, we are looking for members of the site to help write each week and are looking for anyone who has any interest. We have a few new sections opening up right now, and we would love for you to see if they would be anything of interest to you. If you are interested, please check out the thread or contact Mix to discuss joining the team behind the HF News.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
Writer - [mention=2331053]
Quick reminder, the donation awards page has had a bit of a change. Some of the classic awards are back up for purchase. If you would like to check out what is new, head over to the donation award page to snipe up some of the awards today. Or Click Here!
[mention=1987062] Has obtained the "Green Apple" award -
[mention=583721] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=5] Has obtained the "Stanley Fan" award -
Recently we introduced a brand-new section to the HF News. This section will grow over time to more things, but for now we are just going to be doing Song of the week. We are open to what more we could bring to the section from your suggestions, but as a start, we feel adding the song of the week will be a great start for the section and lead the way forward for more things in the future.
Now we know some of you may question what the song of the week is all about, and we have thought of what a great answer. We feel like the song of the week should be a meaningful song that goes deeper than just general music and has meaning to it all. Granted, we may have a little fun with it sometimes. (Yes, we will have a Halloween version and Christmas version too.) But we want to keep it at a level where we have found the song has a true message behind it all and not just something that everyone will just see as another song that is just a bit catchy or got a good few beats to it. We hope this helps those with that question and if anyone has anything that they wish to ask, please feel free to add them below. We are more than happy to give the reason behind it.
A new contest has been created this week by [mention=4189082] They have recently been accepted into The Academy, and they feel like it's time for them to share the love by making a massive $100 BTC giveaway to one lucky winner. Let's make sure to spread the love, and thank them for the contest. The contest ends September 30th, 2025. Make sure you get yourself entered before it's too late.
$10 Giveaway By [mention=5523666]
Who's after some easy crypto? Swing by this thread and follow some very simple steps and join this giveaway, get in quick as the giveaway closes on the 15th September!
There wasn't any reason on the thread as to why they're running this giveaway so I reached out to the member running it, this is what they said. "I am looking forward to share my old group Dev's over HF and also like to give someone a chance to upgrade, atm I don't have that much clue even tho I registered a year and half ago so I decided to do what I felt was good. I upgraded myself and did the giveaway so I could give someone a chance to upgrade."
A new contest has been created this week by [mention=5418830] . Rules are simple. Upgraded Members Only, Post/Reply to enter, Max Popularity & Quick Love the OP. You have until 25th September to get in!
A new contest has been created this week by [mention=7] . "📜 The Mission
Submit a unique, high-effort, or high-value thread this weekend. Whether it's a deep tutorial, a reverse engineering breakdown, a privacy guide, social manipulation technique, or even a useful tool release — if it’s impressive, you’ve got a shot.
This isn’t about popularity. It’s about substance." Ensure you make some awesome threads to enter!
Writer - [mention=3929084]
[mention=3098194] has been banned.
[mention=5689546] Has been closed.
@SKY NET@ has been banned.
[mention=533443] has gone on vacation until Feb 29, 2026
[mention=18] has reached 4000 Popularity.
Remember if you have reached an achievement on your account feel free to post about it on our weekly reports thread. That way we can add you to the news for the next edition. Click Here To See The Weekly Reports Thread
Writer - [mention=3929084]
Notable console & hardware releases:
Nintendo Reveals Prices for Switch 2 Virtual Boy Accessories
Nintendo has officially shared the prices for the upcoming Virtual Boy accessories set to be released for the Switch and Switch 2, necessary to play the newest games hitting Nintendo Switch Online. The September 2025 Nintendo Direct livestream brought plenty of big news for fans of a wide variety of franchises, both on Switch and Switch 2.
A new listing on Nintendo's official online store has confirmed the launch prices for both versions of the Virtual Boy accessories for the Switch. The full-size Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch and Switch 2, modeled after the appearance of the original console, will retail for $99.99 USD through the Nintendo shop.
Steam Deck Receives Big New Update
Valve has issued a major new update for the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC. The September 9 SteamOS client update for the Steam Deck brings a long list of changes, marking one of the biggest patches the handheld has seen in months.
Since the Steam Deck's launch in 2022, Valve has done well to maintain a regular cadence of support for the handheld. Once every few months, the Steam Deck gets a hefty update comprising a slew of bug fixes, heavily-requested features, and more. Steam Deck updates usually arrive first in the beta channel, where participants test experimental features and fixes before they go live for everyone. Over the past several months, Steam Deck beta users have received improvements ranging from controller fixes to third-party handheld support, but these upgrades were yet to make their way to the wider community.
Switch 2 Accessories Maker Genki Settles Lawsuit with Nintendo
The lawsuit between Nintendo and accessory maker Genki has concluded, and the gaming giant will get an undisclosed sum of money in damages pending final approval of the proposed settlement. The terms of the settlement between Nintendo and Genki also state that the latter must change its nomenclature and color schemes for products compatible with the Switch and Switch 2.
Notable News (September 2025)
Rockstar Teases GTA 6 Launch Expectations
Rockstar expects Grand Theft Auto 6 to mark the largest launch in the video game industry history. The company mentioned as much as part of its recent efforts to expand parts of its team in the lead-up to the GTA 6 debut.
Much like the first GTA 6 trailer made YouTube history, Rockstar expects the game itself to set some records of its own. In a posting for a Lead Software Engineer at its Manhattan office, the company framed GTA 6 as "the largest game launch in history," TheGamer reports. That's a striking bit of language to surface on an official careers page, underscoring the developer's confidence in the upcoming title.
New Grand Theft Auto 6 Details Have Been Leaked
New details surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 have been leaked once again, as a trusted industry insider has shared what is likely to be the names of various in-game websites for the next entry in the series. While it has been well over a decade since the last GTA game, it appears as though Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely continue some of the series' most beloved traditions, as the leaked website names appear to be clear parodies of real-life businesses.
Despite being kept under tight wraps by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto 6 has been the subject of some big leaks over the past three years. Prior to the game's first official trailer in 2023, a huge breach saw nearly a hundred different videos of an unannounced project make their way online. The leaker claimed that the footage was from an early build of Grand Theft Auto 6, but fans were incredibly sceptical. However, shortly after, Rockstar confirmed it had suffered a data intrusion and that the game featured in the videos was indeed from Grand Theft Auto 6.
Next Minecraft Live Event Announced
The second episode of the anticipated Minecraft Live event is scheduled for September 27. An earlier accidental leak from the Minecraft team had suggested it might go live on September 22, but it looks like fans will have to wait a little longer.
A new trailer reveals that 2025's second Minecraft Live event will stream on September 27 at 1:00 PM EDT or 7:00 PM CEST. Fans can watch the show on most platforms, including Minecraft's official accounts on YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and even TikTok.
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Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved (PC, PS5) — September 30
Arctic Awakening — September 18
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian — September 26
Baby Steps — September 8
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena — September 11
Borderlands 4 — September 12
Bubsy: Purrfect Collection — September 8
Class of Heroes 3 Remaster — September 18
Cronos: The New Dawn — September 5
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion — September 5
Dark Deity 2 (Switch) — September 4
Demonschool — September 3
Duckside — September 3
Dying Light: The Beast — September 18
EA Sports FC 26 — September 19 – 26
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (PC, PS5, Switch) — September 5
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles — September 30
Formula Legends — September 18
Frostpunk 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X and S) — September 18
Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift — September 9
Gloomy Eyes — September 12
Hell is Us — September 4
Henry Halfhead (PC, PS5, Switch) — September 16
Hirogami (PC, PS5) — September 3
Hollow Knight: Silksong — September 4
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC — September 4
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel — September 3
Karma: The Dark World — September 10
Katanaut (PC) — September 10
Lapin (PS5, PS4) — September 2
LEGO Party — September 30
LEGO Voyagers — September 15
Little Witch in the Woods (PC) — September 4
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (Switch) — September 4
Metal Eden (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S) — September 2
Moros Protocol (PC) — September 4
NBA 2K26 — September 5
NBA Bounce — September 26
Nicktoons & the Dice of Destiny — September 30
Otherskin (PC) — September 2
Pac-Man 2 Re-Pac — September 26
Parasol Superstars — September 16
Platypus Reclayed — September 18
Scar-Lead Salvation — September 2
Shuten Order (PC, Switch) — September 5
Silent Hill f (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S) — September 25
Slime Rancher 2 — September 23
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — September 25
Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2) — September 4
Strange Antiquities (PC, Switch) — September 17
Tiny Witch (Switch) — September 10
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — September 18
Void Crew — September 4
Wander Stars — September 19
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PowerSchool breach exposes data of 880,000 Texas students
Education platform PowerSchool has suffered a major data breach affecting nearly 880,000 students and staff across Texas. Sensitive information exposed includes Social Security numbers, medical/disability records, and bus stop data. Investigators highlight weak security practices such as missing MFA and poor encryption. Source
Adobe patches critical “SessionReaper” flaw in Magento
Adobe has released an urgent patch for Magento Commerce & Open Source to address CVE-2025-54236, a critical Web API vulnerability nicknamed “SessionReaper.” The flaw allowed attackers to hijack active sessions without user interaction. Source
SAP S/4HANA vulnerability exploited in the wild
A severe SAP S/4HANA flaw (CVE-2025-42957) enabling ABAP code injection via RFC is being actively exploited by attackers. The vulnerability bypasses authorization checks, potentially allowing complete system compromise. Organizations are urged to patch immediately. Source
Plex urges users to reset passwords after breach
Media streaming service Plex confirmed a breach exposing usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords. While financial data wasn’t compromised, Plex has forced password resets and advises enabling two-factor authentication. Source
Texas disaster grant system exposes sensitive applicant data
A misconfiguration in the Texas Integrated Grant Reporting system exposed personal details of 44,485 disaster relief applicants from 2015–2024. Leaked data includes Social Security numbers, bank details, medical records, and birth dates. Source
Critical DELMIA Apriso flaw (CVE-2025-5086) under active exploitation
Researchers report active exploitation of a deserialization vulnerability in DELMIA Apriso manufacturing software. The bug affects multiple versions (2020–2025) and allows unauthenticated remote code execution via exposed endpoints. Source
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