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08/04/2026

If a website tells you to press Windows+R and paste in a command to 'verify you're human,' close the tab. That's a scam called ClickFix, and it installs malware the second you hit Enter. No real website ever asks you to run a command. CAPTCHAs just make you click pictures.

ClickFix attacks are delivering BabaDeda, Lorem Ipsum, and Potemkin loaders to deploy stealers, RATs, and ransomware-linked tooling.

08/03/2026

Your cyber insurance might not pay out. Insurers now require MFA, real endpoint protection, tested backups, and security training, and if you claimed to have them but didn't, they can deny the claim. Read your policy's conditions now, not after an attack.

08/02/2026

Anyone can send an email that looks like it's from your company. Three DNS records stop it: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. The catch is DMARC is often set to 'monitor only,' which watches spoofing happen without blocking it. Ask your IT provider: is ours set to reject, or just none?

08/01/2026

Many ransomware groups delete your backups before they lock your files, so paying becomes the only way out. Keep one backup copy offline with its own login, separate from your admin password, and test a restore this month. If you've never tried it, you don't know it works.

INC Ransomware Emerges as Major RaaS Threat in 2026 with 830+ Victims Since 2023 | Read more hacking news on The Hacker News cybersecurity news website and learn how to protect against cyberattacks and software vulnerabilities.

06/30/2026

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is challenging the top-tier chips from Apple and Intel. More competition in the processor market means better performance and prices for your next laptop. Is it finally time to upgrade your work machine?

Inside Asus’ featherweight Zenbook A16, Qualcomm's new flagship laptop chip flexes massive multi-core muscle, upgraded graphics, and real momentum against the competition. The benchmarks speak for themselves.

06/29/2026

The tech job market is shifting as AI impact leads to significant layoffs in 2026. While some roles disappear, new ones are emerging. Is your team learning the skills needed to thrive in an automated world? Start your training journey today.

Q1 2026 was worse for tech layoffs than 2025, 2024

06/28/2026

Hackers are already exploiting several new Microsoft Defender flaws in the wild. When zero-day attacks become common, rapid response is the only defense. Does your business have an incident response plan for a potential data breach?

The researcher who earlier this month published a PoC exploit for a zero-day LPE vulnerability in Microsoft Defender is back with two more.

06/27/2026

Microsoft's April update addressed a staggering 167 flaws, the second highest number ever recorded for a single Patch Tuesday. The scale of modern digital defense is growing every day. How confident are you in your company's patching schedule?

Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.

06/26/2026

Mobile World Congress 2026 showcased some truly bizarre gadgets, including a phone that can actually start a fire! While some tech is just for show, it proves innovation has no limits. What is the strangest tech gadget you have ever owned?

Some technology at MWC is groundbreaking. Some of it is just plain weird. These are the oddball inventions that made the show floor the most fun.

06/25/2026

The first iPhone Fold might be harder to get than expected due to production delays in the supply chain. High-tech engineering often comes with early hurdles. Are you willing to wait months for a foldable phone, or would you buy a competitor instead?

iPhone Fold mass production has slipped from July to August due to manufacturing issues, but Apple still aims for a 2026 launch.