Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

Earlier this year, Microsoft quietly deleted a post that argued Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus was good ...
Mashable

Teenagers are using a $5 Minecraft malware called WeedHack to target and cyberbully victims

Minecraft is one of the most popular games on the planet. So, of course, that makes Minecraft players a prime target for hackers. In a new cybersecurity report, researchers from McAfee Labs describe ...
ZDNet

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free

Most of the Windows apps you use are in the Store or the WinGet repository. UniGetUI is a free, open-source app that's easy to use. It's also a great way to back up and transfer a collection of apps.
Lifehacker

Two Ways to Completely Remove Microsoft Copilot From Windows 11

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I don't mind using AI services once in a while ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Disrupts Fox Tempest Malware-Signing Service Used in Ransomware Attacks

Microsoft disrupted Fox Tempest's malware-signing service used to legitimize ransomware attacks. Fraudulent code-signing certificates helped malware bypass trust signals and security checks.
TechRepublic

Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Used by Ransomware Gangs

Microsoft disrupted Fox Tempest, a malware-signing service accused of abusing Azure certificates to disguise ransomware and malware as trusted software. Microsoft says it disrupted a malware-signing ...
CSOonline

Microsoft disrupts malware code-signing service used by ransomware gangs

Cybercriminals paid between $5,000 and $9,000 to make their malware harder to detect on Windows, highlighting its effectiveness and a shift in how the cybercrime market operates. Microsoft has ...
CNET

Malware Is Scary. Here's CNET's Guide to Cleaning an Infected Laptop

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...
TechSpot

Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website

Editor's take: Microsoft has increasingly turned Windows Update into a point of frustration for some users, all while cybercriminals continue to exploit weaknesses in the Windows platform to deploy ...
HotHardware

Stealthy Malware Campaign Uses Fake Windows Update Site To Infect PCs

A new malware campaign has been uncovered by the security researchers at Malwarebytes Labs, which steals sensitive and personal information from unsuspecting Windows users. It has proven to be an ...
PC World

AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can’t keep up

PCWorld reports that new AI-powered malware like DeepLoad threatens Windows 11 security by using fileless attacks that bypass traditional antivirus software. This fileless malware tricks users into ...
TweakTown

Six signs your Windows PC might be infected with malware

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. The longer your computer stays infected, the greater the risk to your security and privacy. But how do you know when it's infected so you can take action?