Not every security alert you receive indicates that your computer is infected. Many are tricks to get you to download malware or antivirus software. Identifying these fake alerts can help you avoid installing unwanted programs or infecting your device. Here are a few tips to help you spot them. Use...
How to Keep Your Windows PC Secure on Public Wi-Fi
Many people underestimate the security risks associated with public Wi-Fi. They are typically unencrypted and leave your devices vulnerable to all sorts of cyber threats. If you often use public Wi-Fi, here are some steps you should always take to keep your PC secure. Protect Your Connection With a VPN...
Fake CAPTCHAs Are the Latest Malware Threat
We've all encountered CAPTCHAs online – those annoying tests designed to prove we're human. But cybercriminals have found a sinister way to exploit our familiarity with these ubiquitous security checks. Enter the world of fake CAPTCHA pages: a new and alarmingly effective tactic used to trick unsuspecting users into downloading...
Update Your Chrome Browser Now! Zero-Day Exploit Found
As reported by the information security blog Bleeping Computer, Microsoft researchers identified a critical vulnerability in the Chrome browser that requires immediate attention. This security flaw is a zero-day exploit that is already actively being used by hackers to attempt unauthorized access into computers through the Chrome browser. So while...
Microsoft Office Apps Provide a New Path for Hackers
Microsoft has disclosed a zero-day "max severity" vulnerability that impacts several Office and 356 products. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to steal private data from individuals or organizations. A patch was made available on August 13th. The flaw in question, nicknamed "Microsoft Office Spoofing Vulnerability" and tracked as CVE-2024-38200, is...