Hack Forum News - Edition Five

Hack Forum News is back this week with another update on the weekly news to keep you up to date on the latest news on site and around the world. If you have never heard of Hack Forum News, dont worry we have you covered. We are a team of members from the Hack Forums community who are journilists and writers, and we are here to keep you in the loop of the changes around the site and now even around the world.

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Writer - [mention=121196]

Moving Forward And Recent Events By [mention=1]
Omniscient announces recent changes to HackForums, including the removal of some long-time members, as part of a new direction for the community. The aim is to create a more visionary, productive space, even if that means upsetting some people along the way. Omniscient acknowledges that change can be uncomfortable but believes it's necessary for real progress. Remaining members are encouraged to contribute ideas, skills, and passion to help shape HF’s future.

Userbars Aliens vs Cosmic By [mention=1]
Last week, we reported on Omniscient updating the userbars on HackForums. This week, the evolution continues as Omniscient has launched a community poll to decide between two fresh userbar themes - Aliens and Cosmics. So far, the Aliens design appears to be the favorite among voters, but the final result is still to be determined.

Group Convo Rooms By [mention=1]
Omniscient is currently working on converting Group Convo Rooms (GCRs) to function more like the old Public Convo Room (PCR), including displaying only the latest 20 messages for context instead of storing full chat logs. Due to database limitations, notifications won't be implemented. The focus is instead on bringing back fun features like /flip and /rain. Omniscient also warns that Socket-based features (Convos and Notices) may be unstable during development.

Hack Forums News - Weekly Reports By [mention=2331053]
As always, we appreciate the community’s contributions to the HackForums News by submitting reports you believe are newsworthy. We encourage you to do so by visiting the thread linked above. Thank you from the HF News Team.

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Quick reminder, the donation awards page has had a bit of a change. Omniscient has rotated the awards around and a few old 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=5343398] Has been obtained the "Speaker of the House" award -
[mention=113707] Has been obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=564681] Has been obtained the "King Decade" award -

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GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD

Succubus group is still listed for sale by [mention=3604010]
Olympians group & Benevolence are listed for sale by [mention=1342286]

No recent group sales.


RECENT GROUP CHANGES & EVENTS
Slots night, $100buy-in, prize pool split among participants, and entry into Gamblers



RECRUITMENTS:

H4CK3R$ Recruitment
Casino Recruitment
Pink LSZ Recruitment
Warriors Recruitment
Gamblers Recruitment
Legends Recruitment
Allegiance Buy-in
Olympians leader recruitment
The Academy Recruitment

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MFUK was closed.
[mention=3] Has gone on vacation until the (10.08.2025).

This week we haven't had many people getting purged or closed. As you can see, a big difference this time around.

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Writer - [mention=2331053]

U.S. Trade Tariff Deadline Approaches (9th Of July)

President Trump is set to issue new tariff letters—25% levies to start August 1—targeting countries including Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Myanmar. EU and BRICS face steep tariffs unless last-minute trade deals are reached.

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WHO endorses new HIV prevention injection

The World Health Organization recommends injectable lenacapavir administered twice a year for HIV prevention—marking a major advancement in accessible, long‑acting prophylactic options.

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Devastating flash floods in Texas

Central Texas has been hit by severe storms causing flash floods that have killed at least 129 people (including 27 children), left over 160 missing, and inflicted an estimated $18–22 billion in damages. The disaster, linked to climate change and federal forecasting cuts, has reignited debate over national resilience.

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Trump announces 30 % tariffs on EU & Mexico

U.S. President Trump has imposed 30 % tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico, effective August 1, citing concerns like drug trafficking and trade deficits. EU officials are weighing diplomatic and economic responses.

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Major U.S. weapons support for Ukraine

The U.S., backed partly by EU funding, plans to send Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine. President Trump is expected to deliver a “major statement” on Russia–Ukraine policy, emphasizing reinforced U.S. commitment.

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Europe battles heatwaves and wildfires

Northern Europe is grappling with extreme heat—record temperatures in the UK triggered hosepipe bans—while the Mediterranean region faces wildfires causing fatalities, injuries, and tens of thousands displaced.

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Notable console & hardware releases:

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5050
NVIDIA has officially launched the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU at a budget friendly price. This card has the most up to date technological advancements in GPU for this generation making it a "smart" GPU. AI acts as a smart multiplier for your graphics card's power. It allows a $249 card to deliver a fast, smooth, and graphically-rich gaming experience that, until very recently, was only possible with much more expensive, high-end hardware.
Desktop versions at $249
Laptop versions at $999
Performance specs:
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• GPU Architecture: Blackwell
  
• GPU: GB207
  
• CUDA Cores: 2560
  
• Boost Clock: Up to 2572 MHz (Reference)
  
• Memory: 8GB GDDR6
  
• Memory Interface: 128-bit
  
• Memory Speed: 20 Gbps
  
• Total Graphics Power (TGP): 130W
  
• Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin
  
• Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b
  
• PCIe Interface: PCIe 5.0 x8
  

Notable News (July 2025)

Call of Duty Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit
Highly Vulnerable as of today 7/13/25: Call of Duty: WWII
Last week we touched on this subject in the COD community. RCE exploits are still a problem, and it's not an overnight fix. Here are some recommended tips for dealing with this situation.

Stop playing immediately: Do not launch or play any online modes for Call of Duty games listed on your PC. Do not assume you are safe in private matches.
Await official confirmation: The only safe source of information is from the official Call of Duty or Activision social media channels and their support websites. Do not trust rumors or unofficial sources.
Do not download unofficial fixes: Be extremely cautious of any third-party downloads claiming to be a "patch" or a "fix" for this exploit. These are very likely to be malware themselves. Only install updates directly through Battle.net or Steam.
Check your system: While there is no evidence of widespread attacks yet, it is good practice to run a full antivirus scan on your computer if you have played any of these games in the last few days.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
  
• Call of Duty: Black Ops
  
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II
  
• Call of Duty: Ghosts
  
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
  
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (on official servers)
  
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III (A patch was released in 2023 by Treyarch. Members of the COD community still advise caution and recommend community patches.)
  

Rocket League in-game event:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a multi-week in-game event featuring the return of popular limited time game modes and exclusive cosmetic rewards for players.

Notable Game Releases (July 2025)

Headlining the releases this week is the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 launched on July 11 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

EA Sports College Football 26 was also released on July 10 only to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms.

As of July 9th, PlayStation Plus subscribers can now download and play Cyberpunk 2077 on their PS4/5.

Grand Theft Auto V and its online component will be officially released in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on July 17th. This marks the end of a 12-year period where the game was not officially available in the region.

July game releases:
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• Mecha Break (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 1
  
• Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley & Skytree Village (Switch) - July 3
  
• EA Sports College Football 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 7
  
• Every Day We Fight (PC) - July 10
  
• Everdeep Aurora (PC) - July 10
  
• Islanders: New Shores (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) - July 10
  
• Mycopunk (PC) - July 10
  
• Patapon 1+2 Replay (PC, PS5, Switch) - July 11
  
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2) - July 11
  
• Kaizen: A Factory Story (PC) - July 14
  
• Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) - July 15
  
• Edens Zero (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 15
  
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 15
  
• Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) - July 15
  
• Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact (PC, PS5, Switch) - July 16
  
• Worship (PC) - July 16
  
• Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - July 17
  
• Neon Abyss 2 (PC) - July 17
  
• RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 17
  
• The Wandering Village (Switch) - July 17
  
• Shadow Labyrinth (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2) - July 18
  
• Kick'n Hell (PC) - July 21
  
• Abiotic Factor (PC) - July 22
  
• Misc. A Tiny Tale (PC, Switch) - July 22
  
• Monument Valley 3 (PC) - July 22
  
• Wildgate (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 22
  
• Eat the Rich (PC) - July 23
  
• Wheel World (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 23
  
• Killing Floor 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 24
  
• Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch 2) - July 24
  
• Total Chaos (PC) - July 24
  
• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - July 24
  
• No Sleep for Kaname Date (PC, Switch, Switch 2) - July 25
  
• Ratatan (PC) - July 25
  
• Wild Hearts S (Switch 2) - July 25
  
• Grounded 2 (PC, Xbox Series X/S) - July 29
  
• Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) - July 29
  
• Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) - July 31
  
• System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) - July 2025 (Specific date TBD)
  

🏆 E-Sports

🏆 Winners of most recent E-Sports tournaments: 🏆
Riot Games / Valorant – Esports World Cup 2025 (July 8–13)

Fnatic vs Team Heretics in the grand finals: Fnatic secured their spot as first finalists

Gen.G Esports claimed 3rd place, defeating Paper Rex with a clean 2–0 sweep

Apex Legends – ALGS Midseason Playoffs (part of Esports World Cup)

VK Gaming dominated the finals and won the title.

Sim‑Racing – EWC 2025 Rennsport R1 Major (July 8–11)

Team Redline won back to back championships at the Rennsport R1 Major in Riyadh.

League of Legends – Mid‑Season Invitational (MSI 2025)

Gen.G defeated T1 in a thrilling 3–2 Grand Finals to secure the 2025 MSI crown.

Valorant – VCT Masters Toronto (June 7–22)

Paper Rex won the Masters Toronto, defeating Fnatic 3–1 in the final matchup.

PUBG Mobile – PMSL 2025 Europe Spring (ended July 6)

Team Falcons emerged victorious securing their spot for the PMWC 2025.

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OpenAI & Oracle's Massive $30 B Deal

OpenAI has struck a landmark $30 billion per year agreement with Oracle, securing 4.5 GW of data‑centre capacity starting in 2028 to support its Stargate initiative. Oracle plans to construct dozens of new data centres across the U.S., significantly boosting its cloud infrastructure capabilities.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Highlights

At the July 9 event, Samsung unveiled:
Galaxy Z Fold7: impressively slim (8.9 mm folded), packs AI features like Drawing/Writing Assist and Circle to Search, launching on July 25.
Galaxy Z Flip7: thinner, 31-hour battery, AI-powered.
Galaxy Watch8 Series: health-heavy, tracking vascular load & antioxidant levels.

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Microsoft’s 9,000 Layoffs Amid AI Shift

Microsoft is cutting roughly 9,000 roles (~4% of its workforce) to reallocate resources toward AI infrastructure and automation, following a historic $80 billion investment in AI and cloud technologies.

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Google Merges ChromeOS & Android

Google is combining ChromeOS and Android into a unified platform to improve compatibility, streamline app development, and enhance cross-device experiences—though timelines remain vague

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