Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing malware through fake security fix commands.

Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual ...

Fairview Heights police warn of a $90,000 computer pop-up scam targeting elderly residents, urging caution against fraudulent Microsoft calls and remote access.

Windows 11’s first big update of 2026 was supposed to harden security and smooth out rough edges. Instead, it has left some users staring at blank desktops, stalled shutdown screens, and boot loops ...

CrashFix crashes browsers to coerce users into executing commands that deploy a Python RAT, abusing finger.exe and portable Python to evade detection and persist on high‑value systems.

As law enforcement agencies around the world grapple with deepfakes, more tools to protect businesses are joining the arsenal of available defenses.

How modern infostealers target macOS systems, leverage Python‑based stealers, and abuse trusted platforms and utilities to ...

Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list—is delivering scam spam. According to an Ars reader, the address on ...

Antivirus software is simply essential, but if you've upgraded to Windows 11, the built-in security suite might be good enough on its own. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included for free as part of ...

Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows' own security architecture. Image generated by Google Gemini A sophisticated ...

Bottom line: At its core, Windows 11 26H1 is a transitional build rather than a headline release. It lays the groundwork for processor and architecture support that has yet to arrive, setting the ...