Fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams push EtherRAT malware

Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls by impersonating corporate IT support staff to trick employees into ...

Europol, Microsoft Hit Malware Network Behind 27M Stolen Logins, 140,000 Infected Computers

Europol and Microsoft disrupted malware infrastructure linked to 27 million stolen login credentials and 140,000 infected ...

I tested Bitdefender Total Security against malware to see if it’s worth paying for

With the words “you are safe” emblazoned across the top of the app, Bitdefender inspires confidence from the moment you install it. Thankfully, it's not all style over substance. Bitdefender is one of ...
Tech Times

New APT Group Hits Power Grids in Three Countries with AI-Crafted Malware

Armored Likho BusySnake Stealer, a Python-based infostealer first disclosed by Kaspersky, is actively targeting government ...

What is Windows Secure Boot? Here’s what to know

PCWorld explains Windows Secure Boot as a critical security feature that acts like a checkpoint, verifying software before Windows loads to prevent bootkit malware infections. The 2011 Secure Boot ...
Redmondmag.com

Microsoft Disrupts StealC, Amadey Malware Infrastructure in AI-Assisted Cybercrime Action

Microsoft on Wednesday said it has disrupted infrastructure tied to StealC and Amadey, two widely used cybercrime tools that the company says have become part of a broader malware supply chain used to ...

Your Windows PC is at risk if you’re missing these security certificates

Microsoft is pushing out a fix to a bigger number of affected computers, but your PC may need your help to receive them.
Tech Times

Microsoft Pulls 119 Malicious Edge Extensions Hiding Malware in Images

StegoAd Microsoft Edge extensions malware affected up to 2.6 million users after the company removed 119 add-ons that hid ...

SimpleHelp Flaw Exploited to Deploy Malware Targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux

A SimpleHelp authentication flaw is being exploited to deploy Djinn Stealer, a cross-platform malware targeting cloud, ...
The Hacker News

Amadey and StealC Malware Network Disrupted, 27M Stolen Credentials Recovered

Law enforcement dismantled 326 servers and 142 domains tied to Amadey and StealC, recovering 27 million stolen credentials.
CNET

Is Microsoft Defender Enough for Antivirus Protection? It Depends

Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too ...
CNET

Malware Has Gotten Smarter. Here's How Your Antivirus Has, Too

Antivirus software used to hunt for known malware, but now it’s predicting suspicious behavior before an attack fully lands.