Fake browser updates are an easy way to trick unsuspecting users into downloading and installing malware which is why hackers ...

Microsoft has introduced a new scareware blocker in its Edge browser to protect users from online scams leveraging scareware ...

We get it – no one wants their private moments disrupted by scams, malware, or dodgy pop-ups. You want a site that’s secure, reliable, and packed with content worth your time. That’s exactly ...

The scam begins with an enticing message ... and launching crypto miners. The malware infects Windows, macOS, and Linux via cross-platform compatibility, uses a variety of exfiltration methods (HTTP, ...

Essentially, the scam works by panicking users with a banner claiming they have been compromised by a virus or attack ... while we improve our defenses,” Windows confirmed in its statement.

Let’s get this one straight first. Windows Defender is by no means in the conversation for the best antivirus for Windows. So, why would we even put it on the same list with all these beasts from up ...

If you’re on a budget, Microsoft Defender is a great free option. It comes pre-installed on all Windows PCs and its malware detection has significantly improved over the last few years.

Microsoft is rolling out "scareware blocker," which uses machine learning to identify a very specific and pervasive type of online scam.

Alternate sequences redirect the message recipients to ClickFix-style pages that lead to the delivery of MintsLoader by means of the Windows Run prompt. The loader malware, in turn, contacts a command ...

We looked to see if the program was intuitive and user-friendly, if the scans slowed down system performance, if it was effective at detecting and removing both old and new malware and if any of ...

Stock image: A 'scam' appears on a phone screen. Stock image: A 'scam' appears on a phone screen. Photo by B4LLS / Getty Images In reality, the supposed solution—transferring funds or installing ...