Security researchers uncover evidence that the Windows-based 'RenEngine loader' malware has infected around 30,000 users in ...

Sometimes, when you need an answer to a complex life situation or a way to troubleshoot an error on your computer, regular articles on the web don’t help. Some ...

State-backed attackers hijacked Notepad++ update traffic via a hosting provider breach, redirecting users to malicious downloads since June 2025.

Hacking keeps evolving, just like any other profession. Cybercriminals are always upgrading their tools, especially malware, to find new ways to scam people and steal data or money. The old tricks no ...

Update, Dec. 10, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 09, has been updated with a statement from Brave. Threat researchers have confirmed that a nasty new scam that targets macOS users is being ...

This article was updated on November 7th to include a statement provided by a Google spokesperson. The evolution of malware is a relentless game of cat and mouse, and Android users are once again in ...

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are growing in popularity among home users for true data privacy, secure internet activity, the ability to circumvent regional content blocks, and more. If you don’t ...

During an analysis of various splinter samples of a noteworthy macOS stealer, security researchers at Moonlock discovered one with an alarming level of sophistication. Under the disguise of the ...

Lumma Stealer stars in a new campaign that uses malicious CAPTCHA pages to scam targets into clicking through the "verification" process — triggering the initial malware download. Malware-as-a-service ...

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