Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown ...

Users could be tricked into running arbitrary code, but the issue was patched last week.

Microsoft today announced two transparent, consent-first initiatives that it says will help restore user trust in Windows.

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update. Last week, Microsoft released KB5074105, the latest non-security update for ...

File and folder security is crucial in this day and age. There are apps you can use to heighten the security of your files. These apps are free and available for desktop and mobile devices. The need ...

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: verifying Windows encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, enabling biometric login, and setting up dedicated password ...

Content Vault has expanded its content security platform to include device-specific encryption for PDF documents, extending its protection beyond video, audio and image files. The update aims to ...

A new ransomware strain called ShrinkLocker creates a new boot partition to encrypt corporate systems using Windows BitLocker. ShrinkLocker, named so because it creates the boot volume by shrinking ...

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Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...

It is a restriction placed to protect users and networks from malicious files. While the restriction is useful, sometimes it can be overly strict. And here’s how you can fix the issue. Sometimes, ...