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Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

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Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials

A fake Android antivirus app called TrustBastion is spreading malware and stealing banking credentials. Here’s how it works and how to stay protected.

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Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months

Ransomware attacks surged 52% in 2025, with supply chain breaches nearly doubling as groups like Qilin drive record monthly incidents worldwide.

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Critical Apple Flaw Exploited in ‘Sophisticated’ Attacks, Company Urges Rapid Patching

Apple urges users to update after patching CVE-2026-20700, a zero-day flaw exploited in sophisticated targeted attacks across multiple devices.

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Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes 6 Zero-Days Under Attack

Microsoft patches 58 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-days across Windows, Office, and RDP, as CISA sets a March 3 deadline.

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Microsoft Patches Windows Flaw Causing VPN Disruptions

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-21525, an actively exploited RasMan flaw that can crash Windows VPN services and disrupt remote access.

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Google Expands ‘Results About You’ to Shield IDs, Fight Deepfake Abuse

Google expands its “Results about you” tool to remove sensitive IDs and explicit images from Search, strengthening privacy protections amid rising identity theft.

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