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What to look for in antivirus software without the jargon

July 27, 2026

What to look for in antivirus software without the jargon

A simple antivirus checklist covers real-time protection, malware and ransomware defense, firewall tools and scam detection without technical jargon.

ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

July 26, 2026

ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

ClickLock Mac malware uses a fake verification page to trick users into pasting a Terminal command, then steals passwords and cryptocurrency wallets.

Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk

July 22, 2026

Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk

LastPass warns of a phishing campaign using lookalike domains and a fake DocuSign page to trick users into downloading dangerous software.

HalluSquatting AI attack could hijack your computer

July 18, 2026

HalluSquatting AI attack could hijack your computer

HalluSquatting exploits AI coding assistants that hallucinate fake repository names, letting attackers register those names and deliver malware.

Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion

July 11, 2026

Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion

A fake "Meta Verrified" Messenger chat threatens Facebook account deletion within 24 hours, but six major red flags reveal this phishing scam.

Cheap streaming box could hijack your home internet

July 3, 2026

Cheap streaming box could hijack your home internet

The Popa botnet reportedly turns millions of cheap Android TV boxes into residential proxies, routing strangers' traffic through your home Wi-Fi.

Trump says US 'in very good shape' on hantavirus

May 11, 2026

Trump says US 'in very good shape' on hantavirus

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. is "in very good shape" as Americans exposed to the hantavirus aboard a cruise ship returned to the country to isolate.

Cruise ship outbreak leaves 3 dead as officials delay medical evacuations and probe hantavirus threat

May 3, 2026

Cruise ship outbreak leaves 3 dead as officials delay medical evacuations and probe hantavirus threat

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off West Africa has killed three people, with the WHO coordinating emergency medical evacuations.

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

February 11, 2026

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.

New SantaStealer malware is after your passwords and crypto

December 23, 2025

New SantaStealer malware is after your passwords and crypto

New SantaStealer malware reportedly threatens holiday shoppers with password theft. This Christmas-themed info-stealer targets browsers and crypto wallets.