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Don’t install software you didn’t intend to download: How to avoid fake updates, malware, and phishing traps

One of the easiest ways cybercriminals infect computers is by convincing people to install something they never planned to install. A pop-up claims your browser is outdated. An ad warns that your computer is infected. An email says you must open an attachment immediately. A fake update promises better performance or security. These tactics rely […]

How consumers can protect themselves from AI scams, deepfakes, and voice cloning

Artificial intelligence can write convincing emails, clone voices, create realistic images, and generate videos that appear authentic. These tools offer real benefits, but scammers also use them to impersonate relatives, recruiters, banks, government agencies, executives, and trusted companies. The best defense is not learning to spot every deepfake. AI-generated content will keep improving. Instead, build […]

Be wary of links shared on Twitch: How to avoid scams, phishing, and malware

Twitch brings streamers and viewers together around games, music, esports, and live entertainment. Unfortunately, fast-moving chats, whispers, channel panels, and profiles also give scammers opportunities to distribute malicious links. A link may promise free game currency, exclusive skins, beta access, a giveaway prize, or help growing your channel. It could instead lead to a fake […]

Found a USB drive? Don’t plug it in—protect your computer from malware and ransomware

Finding a USB flash drive in a parking lot, office lobby, coffee shop, library, airport, or conference room may spark curiosity. You might want to identify the owner or see what files it contains. However, plugging an unknown USB device into your computer can expose your device—and potentially your entire home or workplace network—to malware, […]

Research apps before sideloading on Android to avoid malware and data theft

Android gives users flexibility to install apps outside the Google Play Store. This process, called sideloading, can help you access beta software, business apps, open-source tools, or legitimate apps unavailable in your region. However, sideloading also bypasses some of the security reviews and protections associated with an official app store. A fake or modified APK […]

Don’t use your real name in online gaming to protect your identity

Online gaming is supposed to be fun, social, and competitive. But your gaming profile can also reveal personal information if you use your real name, a familiar nickname, your birth year, your school name, your town, or a profile picture that clearly connects back to your offline identity. A safer approach is simple: use a […]