CrashFix crashes browsers to coerce users into executing commands that deploy a Python RAT, abusing finger.exe and portable Python to evade detection and persist on high‑value systems.

Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected.

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Fake virus alerts are scams designed to make you panic and click on malicious links or download harmful software. Watch out for red flags like poor grammar, weird URLs, flashing warnings, and messages ...

MONTPELIER — Vermonters made a total of 3,982 scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2025 – an increase of 12 percent over the previous year. Leading the list for ...

If you love the holidays, I can promise you scammers love them even more. December is their Super Bowl, and one of the biggest scams this time of year involves fake shipping and delivery alerts. They ...

A retired lawyer thought he was calling Microsoft for tech support. But the phone number he found on Google didn’t connect him with Microsoft. Instead, the person who picked up the phone, "Alex," and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- In a stunning development, the overall volume of the local top scams spiked off the charts, almost doubling year over year from 1,196 to 2,553 in the year ending on Dec. 31, 2025. The ...

While social engineering threats can be tricky to guard against, 1Password continues to offer features that help bolster your login security. Moe enjoys making technical content digestible and fun. As ...

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