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Does your Mac need antivirus software in 2024? We asked the experts
Apple’s Macs are seen as more secure than Windows PCs, but they can still get viruses. Should you protect yours with an antivirus app? We asked the experts.
This PowerPoint ploy could help hackers empty your bank account
Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe.
Is ChatGPT creating a cybersecurity nightmare? We asked the experts
ChatGPT can help novice coders create vicious malware, but does this herald a cyber apocalypse or is the problem overblown? We asked the experts to find out.
Microsoft just gave you a new way to stay safe from viruses
Password-protected viruses have long been a tactic for hackers to evade detection, but Microsoft has just unleashed a new way of putting them to the sword.
A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions
MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.
This clever browser extension could banish viruses for good
Staying safe online can sometimes be a hassle, but a new browser extension could protect you from malware without interrupting your day or slowing things down.
Meta issues warning to look out for ChatGPT-related scams
Meta has blocked more than 1,000 unique malicious URLs linked to ChatGPT-related scams, and warned users to be vigilant.
Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer
The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you.
Beware: many ChatGPT extensions and apps could be malware
ChatGPT is so exciting that it's easy to catch AI fever and eagerly install new extensions and apps. Here's why you need to be cautious.
ChatGPT just created malware, and that’s seriously scary
A self-professed programming novice has reported to create a powerful data-mining malware using just ChatGPT prompts, all within a span of a few hours.
Hackers wiped out this popular tax prep software as filing deadline looms
The IRS-authorized tax preparation software service eFile.com recently suffered a JavaScript malware attack in the middle of tax season.
This Mac malware can steal your credit card data in seconds
Think Macs can’t get viruses? Think again, as a new Mac malware strain has been found that steals credit card info, login data, and even your password database.
Hackers are using AI to spread dangerous malware on YouTube
Bad actors have been using a sophisticated method to deliver malware to computers through YouTube since the AI revolution began.
Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse
A new report suggests cybercrime increased last year, with some types of malware seeing huge increases. But there were some positives among the doom and gloom.
This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof
Do you download pirated apps on your Mac? Be careful, as new research shows infected apps can hijack your Mac to mine cryptocurrencies virtually undetected.
Don’t fall for it — ChatGPT scams are running rampant across social media
Since OpenAI made its ChatGPT Plus tier available, the internet has exploded with chatbot alternatives inundated with malware and phishing scams.
Great, hackers are now using ChatGPT to create malware
Hackers have designed bots that can infiltrate OpenAI's GPT-3 API and alter its code so that it can generate malicious content.
Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks
ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway.
This critical macOS flaw may leave your Mac defenseless
Macs are known for their security, but Microsoft has discovered a serious flaw that could let hackers waltz past one of macOS’s strongest defensive tools.
Beware — even Mac open-source apps can contain malware
Your Mac isn't completely immune to hackers so watch out for this sneaky malware threat that pretends to be a helpful open-source app.
Hackers are infiltrating news websites to spread malware
The latest cybersecurity attack takes advantage of your trust in news sites and your browser to trick you into downloading malware.
This new malware is targeting Facebook accounts – make sure yours is safe
Ducktail malware started as a threat to only Facebook Business accounts, but now everyone is in danger. Here's what you need to know to protect your account.
New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords
This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode.