Microsoft updates Windows DLL that triggered security alerts

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to incorrectly flag a core Windows component, the ...
Computing

Europe's hospitality sector targeted by fake 'blue screen' cyberattack

Russian cybercriminals are suspected of targeting Europe's hospitality industry with a malware campaign that disguises itself ...

Watch out for this fake Windows BSOD - it's actually malware

The Windows Blue Screen (or Black Screen) of Death is typically a sign that some unrecoverable error or conflict has occurred. Now, cybercriminals are using the dreaded BSOD as a way to trick people ...
Microsoft

Phishing actors exploit complex routing and misconfigurations to spoof domains

Threat actors are exploiting complex routing scenarios and misconfigured spoof protections to send spoofed phishing emails, ...
PCMag Australia

Hackers Love Windows 10. Do This One Thing to Keep Them Out

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade ...

5 Free Tools To Keep Your Windows 10 PC Secure Without Further Microsoft Support

Windows 10 is no longer going to receive free security updates in the future, but that doesn't mean you have to update to ...

Remembering what Windows 10 did right—and how it made modern Windows more annoying

Windows 10 wasn’t perfect; these examples of what it did right are cherry-picked. But part of the operating system’s reputation comes from the fact that it was originally developed as a response to ...
MUO on MSN

I made Windows 11 more secure with this 2MB open-source tool

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital fortress. It forces you to be intentional about your connectivity and, in ...
Hosted on MSN

You should know these Windows settings that stop exploits

Windows includes built-in exploit protection that limits the damage hackers can do even when software vulnerabilities exist. The tool offers system-wide and app-specific settings, though enabling ...
Bleeping Computer

WebRAT malware spread via fake vulnerability exploits on GitHub

The WebRAT malware is now being distributed through GitHub repositories that claim to host proof-of-concept exploits for recently disclosed vulnerabilities. Previously spread through pirated software ...
ZDNet

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

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TweakTown

Microsoft confirms its Windows 11 AI Agents hallucinate and pose a serious security risk

TL;DR: Microsoft's Windows 11 is evolving into an AI-powered "Agentic OS," featuring background AI Agents with separate accounts that perform tasks via natural language. While enhancing productivity, ...