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Safe downloads

Fake browser update: how to spot it before it steals

A page says your browser is out of date and offers an update. That download is a stealer. Here is how to spot a fake browser update and update safely instead.

· 6 min read
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Passwords and accounts

What to do if your passwords were stolen by malware

What to do if your passwords were stolen by malware: from a clean device, secure email, bank, sessions and 2FA, then freeze your credit and report it.

· 10 min read
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Security basics

Do Macs get viruses? What Apple stops and what it misses

Do Macs get viruses? Yes. See what XProtect and Gatekeeper stop, how Mac stealers still get in, and whether you need antivirus on a Mac.

· 9 min read
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Phishing and scams

Tech support scam: how it works and what to do after

A tech support scam starts with a fake virus pop-up and a phone number. See how the call, the remote tool and the fake refund work, and what to do next.

· 6 min read
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Security basics

Supply chain attack: what it is and how to protect yourself

A supply chain attack hides malware in software you already trust: packages, extensions, updates. The six ways in, 2026 examples, and how to protect yourself.

· 7 min read
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Passwords and accounts

Can hackers bypass 2FA with stolen cookies? How to stop it

Can hackers bypass 2FA with stolen cookies? Yes: the thief arrives logged in. How to spot a hijacked session, sign out everywhere and lock it down.

· 9 min read
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Security basics

Is AI safe to use? The real risks, in plain words

Is AI safe to use? Mostly, yes. The real dangers are fake AI apps, poisoned AI answers and hijacked agents that steal passwords. Here is how to stay safe.

· 7 min read
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Safe downloads

Is cracked software safe? Cracks, cheats and stealers

Is cracked software safe? That free Photoshop, cracked Office or undetected aimbot is the oldest way to lose your passwords. Here is what to get instead.

· 6 min read
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Crypto wallet safety

How to protect a crypto wallet from malware, on any OS

How to protect a crypto wallet from malware: the five ways wallets are lost, what stops each one, a setup for Windows, macOS and Linux, and what to do after.

· 10 min read
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Phishing and scams

Fake CAPTCHA scam (ClickFix): how to spot and stop it

In the fake CAPTCHA scam, a "verify you are human" page has you press Win+R and paste a stealer. How to spot it, and what to do if you already pasted.

· 6 min read
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Security basics

Is Windows Defender enough? What it covers and misses

Is Windows Defender enough? A good antivirus, but it only stops what it recognises. What slips past it, and what keeps your passwords locked anyway.

· 9 min read