Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack

The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and ...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5071546 extended security update

Microsoft has released the KB5071546 extended security update to resolve 57 security vulnerabilities, including three ...

Oh no! Hackers snuck malware inside uber-popular Windows app Notepad++

The popular free text editor Notepad++ has a serious problem: its updater infects computers with malware. There's a fix ...

Microsoft Updates Windows ‘To Stop Users From Downloading Google Chrome’

The latest news comes from Windows Report. “If you open the Chrome download page in Microsoft Edge, you may see a new banner ...
PC World

Watch out for this fake ‘Windows Update’ malware scam that’s going around

Security researchers from Huntress are warning the public about a new variant of ClickFix, one of the most popular scam methods right now. In this variant, you’re hit with a full-screen browser page ...
PC Gamer

This sneaky malware variant has been caught using fake Windows Update screens to trick users into installing info-stealing software themselves

If you're anything like me, you keep a sharp eye on your Windows Defender updates to make sure your PC is protected against the latest threats. However, while Defender is remarkably good at catching ...

Riot is forcing Valorant players to update their PC firmware to keep playing

The push follows Riot's disclosure of a critical flaw it uncovered in several popular motherboard models. The vulnerability can be exploited by well-funded cheaters targeting Valorant, ...

Notepad++ Fixes Major Update Flaw That Let Attackers Push Malware

Notepad++, one of the most widely used text editors on Windows, has rolled out version 8.8.9 to patch a serious security flaw ...
Morning Overview on MSN

The CPU lie: why your PC is slow and how to fix it in 60 seconds

Your PC can feel brand new or painfully obsolete, and the difference often has little to do with the processor logo on the ...

You won't be able to play Valorant until you update your motherboard BIOS: 'this is a necessary step in our arms race against hardware cheats'

If you have an Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, or ASRock motherboard, you need to update the BIOS if you want to continue playing Valorant. That's because a critical flaw was recently found that allows cheaters ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Install Windows 11’s December 2025 patch now for critical fixes

Windows 11’s latest cumulative update is not a routine housekeeping patch, it closes critical security holes and stabilizes ...
Forbes

Do Not Download These Windows Security Updates, Experts Warn

ClickFix attack employs fake Windows security udpates. Updated November 27 with another Windows update warning, along with threat intelligence from the Acronis Threat Research Unit regarding the use ...