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Security experts uncovered hidden weaknesses in major password managers
By Cale Hunt published
Security A new paper posits that major password managers are vulnerable to several different types of attack, with results as severe as complete vault takeovers. Here's what you need to know.

Windows PCs threatened by a new fake CAPTCHA scam that can install malware
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
By Adam Hales published
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools

A fake 7‑Zip download is hijacking PCs — here’s how it works
By Adam Hales published
News A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.

Notepad's new Markdown feature came with a severe security vulnerability
By Cale Hunt published
Windows Windows Notepad joins the Notepad++ alternative on a list of apps with recent and serious security flaws.

Microsoft Exchange Online bug is flagging legit emails as phishing scams
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps Microsoft Exchange Online mistakenly flags safe emails as phishing threats, sending them into quarantine. The company has confirmed a faulty detection rule as the cause.

Hayete Gallot returns to Microsoft as it focuses on "engineering quality"
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Satya Nadella announces that security boss Charlie Bell is moving to focus on engineering quality, and he'll be replaced by Microsoft veteran Hayete Gallot.

Notepad++ hijacked, but latest update appears to solve the issue
By Cale Hunt last updated
Security The popular Notepad alternative's team just published a security update detailing the effects of a state-sponsored hack. Here's what you need to know, including how to protect yourself going forward.
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