The popular npm package "is" was infected with cross-platform malware, around the same time that linting utility packages used with the prettier code formatter were infected with Windows-only malware.

Typing a web address directly into your browser feels harmless. In fact, it feels normal. But new research shows that a simple habit is now one of the riskiest things you can do online. A recent study ...

Cybercriminals keep getting better at blending into the software you use every day. Over the past few years, we've seen phishing pages that copy banking portals, fake browser alerts that claim your ...

ClickFix is a social engineering trick that hackers have been using more and more since early 2024 to spread malware. It fools you into running malicious commands on your own computer, and the attack ...

A sneaky new strain of the ClickFix malware is making the rounds, and it’s going after the easiest victim of all: anyone who trusts a Windows update prompt. Security researchers at Huntress say the ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Expert Consumers has recognized Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, for its advanced protection against online scams, phishing attacks, and ...

Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters Your email has been sent Threat actors may attempt to distribute malware, including ransomware, by offering free ...

Stay safe with practical tips on safe game downloads, gaming malware, cheats, phishing scams gamers face, and safe mod downloads to protect accounts, devices, and in‑game items. Pixabay, MIH83 Safe ...

McAfee - a global leader in online protection for consumers, offering adaptive solutions that safeguard personal data, privacy, and identity in an always-connected world. The announcement comes at a ...