Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...

I encrypt my files before uploading them to the cloud. The reason is that cloud services promise security, but they're not impenetrable. After seeing several high-profile breaches, I developed my ...

Fake movie torrents deliver multi-stage malware without the user noticing execution steps AgentTesla steals browser, email, FTP, and VPN credentials silently and efficiently Malicious PowerShell ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Not getting restful sleep can keep you tired even with ...

Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting fleets by stealing sensitive data and using exposure threats to disrupt operations and damage customer trust. Modern ransomware targets sensitive fleet ...

Mobile phones have become the primary way many people talk to friends and colleagues, manage their finances, access their email, and store media libraries and personal information. Unfortunately, the ...