Cybercriminals are always trying to catch us out, and the latest threat doesn't arrive in a suspicious email. Instead, it’s hiding in a QR code. The internet has been an everyday part of our lives for a quarter of a century now. In this time, we’ve learned how...
The days of hackers only targeting large organizations are long gone. If you use PCs at your workplace, you’re going to end up on their radar. The internet has always had an element of risk, but 2026 has seen a new level of sophistication brought to the table....
Members of the Ukrainian government have been targeted by a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at stealing sensitive data. This new attack uses phishing emails which, at first glance, look like official government documents. Within these documents are links or...
A popular software installer has been found carrying malware, briefly exposing thousands of users during a supply-chain attack. JDownloader is a widely used open-source download manager known for handling large files, torrents, and downloads from hosting...
Cybercriminals no longer take the obvious route into your networks. They now focus on exploiting user habits, outdated systems, and trusted tools. Most business owners understand the importance of protecting their organization with antivirus software, strong...
A supposedly helpful message from IT support could be all it takes for hackers to get into your PC. Most people are used to receiving messages from their IT team. After all, we regularly raise tickets for IT support, so there’s usually a valid reason for them...
A hacked WordPress plugin suite has pushed malware to thousands of websites, highlighting how trusted tools can quickly be turned into threats. When you run a website, you tend to assume that popular plugins are safe. However, a recent security incident...
A number of trusted PC tools were briefly used to spread malware after a website was hijacked and its downloads manipulated. CPU-Z and HWMonitor are popular free tools from CPUID. CPU-Z provides you with detailed specs of your PC's processor, motherboard, and...
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One employee’s click on a fake pop-up gave hackers access to a power company’s systems, exposing the data of hundreds of thousands of customers. The attack took place at Nova Scotia Power, a major electricity provider in Canada. It started in March 2025 when an...