A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept tool named GhostLock that demonstrates how a legitimate Windows file API can be abused in attacks to block access to files stored locally or on ...

Weekly cybersecurity recap covering zero-days, malware, phishing, supply chain attacks, cloud threats, AI security risks, and ...

You can stop Microsoft Edge from downloading Gen AI Local Foundational AI Model on Windows 11 using Registry or Group Policy ...

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Making headlines everywhere is the CopyFail Linux kernel vulnerability, which allows local privilege escalation (LPE) from any user to root privileges on most kernels and distributions. Local ...

Windows 11 KB5083631 improves performance, startup speed, and system reliability across key features and core processes.

Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage attack works and how to stay safe.

The deadline to file 2025 taxes is April 15, 2026, but taxpayers can request a six-month extension. Tax refunds are typically issued in less than 21 days, and their status can be tracked on the IRS ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

PCWorld identifies common causes of slow Windows 11 performance, including unnecessary startup programs, fragmented drives, temporary files, and bloatware consuming system resources. Key optimization ...

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video must be worth thousands more. When you capture the perfect video at a special event or you create your latest work of video art, you’ll want to ...

Free Download Manager is a powerful, easy-to-use and absolutely free download accelerator and manager. FDM accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them ...