Microsoft says stop waiting to install Windows updates. Here's why
Microsoft has flipped its stance regarding the installation of Windows updates. …
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7 warning signs your computer was hacked — and what to do
…The hacker in question may be a criminal organization that's installing malware on millions of PCs (e.g., to spy on you and steal your credit card numbers), or the hacker…
RoguePlanet let hackers take over your PC. Microsoft just patched it
…The vulnerability, officially designated CVE-2026-50656, can be exploited by hackers to gain full access to your computer. BleepingComputer reports that Microsoft has released a security fix for RoguePlanet via an…
Are Chrome extension safe? This security expert advises caution
…over by hackers and updated with dirty code. The only way to be sure an extension can’t mess with you or your PC is to just never install it at all…
Anthropic says Claude hacked real companies during AI safety tests
…In one incident, Claude Opus 4.7 hacked into an outside production database over the internet, and continued the hack even after realizing the company it was attacking was real. In another…
That April Windows update you skipped? Hackers are exploiting it now
… Administrators should therefore not only address this specific vulnerability but also ensure, as a general rule, that their SharePoint installations are always up-to-date with the latest patches. …
Framework's DIY laptop is easy to build. Buying one is another story
… Framework’s hardware installation instructions end with a link to its Windows installation guide, but also separate links to its driver pages. I’d recommend working straight through the Windows installation instructions instead. …
Gacha game hacked to deliver spyware, offers free pulls as an apology
…And apparently this isn't the first time it's been hacked. A hacker apparently got into the update system a few weeks ago and issued a far less malicious attack, simply…
Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now
… Venerable apps like Notepad++ also ended up pushing malicious updates to existing installations. …
Public Wi-Fi just got riskier. Follow these 4 security tips
…In the news Hackers of all stripes stayed busy this week. On one side, Def Con attendees showed off their skills at this year’s annual hacking and cybersecurity conference. (Also allegedly…