This hidden Windows feature protects you from dangerous web malware
Windows is generally pretty safe, but the internet is a dangerous place full of malware that’ll infect your devices if you aren’t careful. One thing you can do to stay safe is […]
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Hackers infect thousands of WordPress sites with malware plugins
Ostensibly a blogging platform, WordPress has quietly become one of the foundational pillars of the modern web, used as the basic format for millions of websites run by single users to massive […]
New Android malware can hijack bank calls and reroute you to hackers
Your bank is one of the last places left where you can call up the company and expect to get a human being on the other end, even if you have to […]
Five precautions for avoiding malware when you download and install software
Roger Mccullough downloaded three separate programs, and Panda Anti-virus Pro found malware in all of them. Downloading a program—especially one from an obscure publisher without a positive reputation—is something of a leap […]
How to remove malware from your Windows PC
Beware the signs of a PC plagued by malware: slower-than-usual performance, a sudden spate of pop-ups, and other anomalous issues. Yes, out-of-the-ordinary behavior is sometimes the result of hardware conflicts, but your first […]
Heads up! Fake VPN apps are infecting devices with dangerous malware
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are growing in popularity among home users for true data privacy, secure internet activity, the ability to circumvent regional content blocks, and more. If you don’t have a […]
7-Zip flaw lets hackers infect your PC with malware. Update ASAP!
Earlier this week, security firm Trend Micro posted a security advisory (spotted by BleepingComputer) about a big vulnerability in 7-Zip, a popular file archiving utility app that’s used by millions around the […]
How do I remove malware from my PC?
Every device you use is under attack. And malware isn’t just a prank that slows down your PC anymore — it’s big business. Modern malware is the domain of organized crime, from […]
