Phishing is alive and well in 2025, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim…
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I got a ‘verified’ PayPal email, but it was a scam. Here’s how I knew
About a month ago, I received a scam email that almost tricked me. It purported to be from PayPal, alerting me to an almost $1,000 charge that was “logged to a new…
LockBit ransomware returns with a vengeance, affecting multiple OSes
The cybercriminal group known as LockBit has released an improved 5.0 version of its ransomware (LockBit 5.0), which is “significantly more dangerous,” warns Trend Micro. The malware now attacks Windows, Linux, and…
This $16 lifetime subscription will keep you from ever seeing a YouTube ad again
TL;DR: Block ads on nine devices for life with an AdGuard Family Plan, on sale now for $16. Ads are frustrating, but they’re also hard to avoid. For families with young browsers who don’t…
Malware strikes Steam again as game update hides crypto trojan
Steam has a lot of problems, but it’s widely considered the best PC gaming store and platform. But being number one makes you a target, and one of those problems appears to…
The 5 biggest digital security threats to UK small businesses in 2025
UK small business owners have faced mounting pressure in recent years, with challenging global trade conditions making it increasingly difficult to protect their balance sheets. But it’s not just economic uncertainty that…
Protect your small business from remote working’s biggest security nightmares
The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on remote working. Five years on, the masks have gone and some companies are now mandating a return to work policy, but for small businesses…
Block annoying ads for life for just $16
TL;DR: An AdGuard Family Plan lifetime subscription is just $15.97 (MSRP: $169.99) with code FAMPLAN—block ads, protect up to 9 devices, and keep browsing safe—forever. Nobody likes ads—especially the kind that pop up when you’re…
A hacker used AI to create ransomware that evades antivirus detection
Vibe coding is all the rage among enthusiasts who are using large language models (or “AI”) to replace conventional software development, so it’s not shocking that vibe coding has been used to…
Keep hackers away from your data! How to encrypt your laptop and USB drive
Mobile devices sometimes get lost. A laptop bag gets left on the bus or train, a smartphone slips out of your pocket, or a USB flash drive falls to the ground unnoticed….