Microsoft Updates Windows To Stop You Using Chrome—Here’s The Problem

Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update.

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The ...

ClickFix attack uses fake Windows BSOD screens to push malware

A new ClickFix social engineering campaign is targeting the hospitality sector in Europe, using fake Windows Blue Screen of ...
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Chrome Extensions With 900,000 Downloads Caught Stealing AI Chats

Two malicious Chrome extensions with over 900,000 downloads were exfiltrating browser data and conversations with ChatGPT and ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

5 Free Tools To Keep Your Windows 10 PC Secure Without Further Microsoft Support

Windows 10 is no longer going to receive free security updates in the future, but that doesn't mean you have to update to ...

The Secret Microsoft App That Improves How I Use Windows

PowerToys is a collection of power user utilities that should come standard with Windows 11 at this point. Here are some of ...