Best antivirus deals in November 2020 By Paul Wagenseil Our top antivirus brands are having big sales this month.
The iPhone just got a super secure new browser By Nicholas Fearn iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users can now download Avast’s Secure Browser to stay secure when browsing the web.
Nasty Android malware steals passwords from over 200 apps — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil A new Android malware called 'Alien' can steal passwords from more than 200 apps, log your keystrokes and even remotely control your phone.
Windows 10's antivirus can download malware — Microsoft responds By Paul Wagenseil A command-line tool buried in Windows Defender Antivirus can be used to download any file from the internet -- including malware.
This dangerous Mac malware was 'approved' by Apple: What to do [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Apple approved the notorious Shlayer malware for installation on macOS Catalina and Big Sur, security researchers say.
Nasty email hack can steal your personal data — what to do By Paul Wagenseil A new strain of the Qbot malware hijacks email threads and online banking sessions to steal passwords and other credentials, researchers say.
No, Microsoft is not forcing you to use Windows Defender [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Microsoft is not forcing you to use Windows Defender, but a change in the Windows Registry options makes it much harder to go without any kind of antivirus protection permanently.
Fake post-office apps are trying to steal your money — avoid these now By Nicholas Fearn The FakeSpy Android malware now comes embedded in phony postal-service apps from all over the world.
Hack a PS4, and Sony might pay you $50,000 By Nicholas Fearn Now that Sony has instituted its first bug-bounty program, up to $50,000 or more awaits successful bug hunters who find security flaws in the PS4 console.
'Lucifer' malware targets Windows machines using NSA exploits: Protect yourself now By Nicholas Fearn The new 'Lucifer' malware barges into Windows machines, sets up cryptocurrency mining and then spreads throughout local networks using NSA-created exploits.
Kaspersky Total Security wins the 2020 Tom's Guide Awards for top antivirus program By Paul Wagenseil Kaspersky Total Security wins the 2020 Tom's Guide Award for best antivirus program.
Google web tool used to steal credit cards online -- how to protect yourself By Nicholas Fearn Cybercriminals are using a popular Google tool to steal credit card numbers from online shopping sites, Kaspersky reported.
Popular online shooter leaks 1.2 million user records: What to do By Nicholas Fearn Researchers warn that hackers are selling the personal information of players of the Stalker Online game to the highest bidder on the dark web.
North Korea reportedly plans massive cyberattack this weekend to steal your stimulus check By Nicholas Fearn North Korean state-sponsored hackers may try to launch a massive wave of phishing attacks against the U.S., U.K., India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore this weekend, a security firm said.
Rapidly evolving keylogger malware has some security experts worried By Nicholas Fearn Researchers are warning network operators to defend against a dangerous keylogger that is expected to be around for some time.
Look out, online gamers: Hackers want your passwords and accounts By Nicholas Fearn Kaspersky is warning gamers of potential security threats because online crooks are using password-stealing Trojans to compromise online gaming accounts.
Black Lives Matter scam steals passwords and personal data — what to do By Nicholas Fearn Phony emails claiming to involve victims in Black Lives Matter are infecting PCs with information-stealing malware.
Billions of smart home devices open to attack: What to do By Nicholas Fearn A serious security flaw in smart-home devices could let hackers bypass security systems, steal data and launch cyberattacks.
Coronavirus crisis spurs crooks to email malware-infested resumes By Nicholas Fearn Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the global pandemic by attaching malware to resumes and medical-leave requests.
Malware surges as cyber crooks take advantage of global pandemic, report finds By Nicholas Fearn Malwarebytes says cyber criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a huge increase in malware attacks.
Android spyware gives attackers total control of your phone: What to do By Paul Wagenseil Russian crooks are targeting people throughout the Western world with sophisticated Android spyware that can take total control of your phone.
Macs under attack by North Korean spies — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil North Korea's most feared hacking crew is targeting Macs with stealthy spyware, Malwarebytes reported.
28 antivirus products share nasty flaw that can brick your PC: What you need to know By Paul Wagenseil Many antivirus programs can be tricked into deleting their own files or critical system files, researchers showed.
Malwarebytes launches Privacy, its own WireGuard-based VPN service By Paul Wagenseil Malwarebytes launched its Privacy VPN service, becoming the latest in a string of antivirus makers to offer VPNs, but the first to offer the new WireGuard protocol.
Nasty Windows 10 flaw breaks Windows Defender: Protect yourself now By Henry T. Casey A Microsoft malware-definition update has borked the built-in Windows Defender antivirus software, but we've got a solution.
Zoom attracting malware attacks: How to protect yourself By Kate Kozuch Zoom's rising popularity makes the video-conferencing software a ripe target for cybercriminals, who seem to be gearing up to take advantage of Zoom users.
Windows 10 bug reportedly cripples built-in antivirus: What to do By Kate Kozuch Windows Defender, the antivirus component of Windows 10, is skipping files during security scans for no apparent reason.
Beware: This fake VPN installer is stealing users' passwords By Paul Wagenseil Russian crooks have put up a fake ProtonVPN website to get you to download and install malware.
Coronavirus 'cure' emails are spreading malware, stealing passwords By Paul Wagenseil Scam emails promising coronavirus cures or safety tips are trying to steal your passwords or infect your computer.
Macs face nearly twice as many online threats as Windows PCs (report) By Paul Wagenseil Mac users are likely to see far more adware and other threats than their Windows counterparts, Malwarebytes says.
