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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 […]

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 […]

What is ClickFix malware? A new social engineering threat explained

ClickFix malware is one of the sneakiest new social engineering threats because it tricks people into infecting their own devices. Instead of asking you to download a suspicious file, a fake website, CAPTCHA, error message, or “security check” tells you to copy and paste a command into your computer. That command may look like a […]

Why infostealer malware is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats

Infostealer malware is one of today’s most dangerous digital threats because it does not need to “break” your computer to hurt you. It quietly grabs the information you already use every day, including saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill data, crypto wallet details, and login tokens. What is infostealer malware? Infostealer malware is malicious software designed […]

Fake browser updates are back: How to spot malware before you install it

Fake browser update scams are making the rounds again, and they look more believable than ever. You visit a familiar website, a pop-up says your browser is outdated, and the message pushes you to click “Update now.” It feels helpful, but it may be malware. Real browser updates protect you. Fake browser updates infect you. […]

Don’t click “unsubscribe” in a spam email: How to avoid phishing, malware, and inbox-targeting scams

That “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of a shady email can look harmless, but in the wrong message, clicking it can make things worse instead of better. Cybersecurity experts generally recommend a simple rule: if the email looks suspicious, don’t click anything in it — including unsubscribe links. The safer move is usually to mark […]