Author Archives: mmessier

The Windows 10 Check Disk Utility (chkdsk) that is crippling some PCs. The bug was unfortunately introduced with KB4592438 for Windows 10 20H2 during Patch Tuesday earlier this month. The update led to disk corruption – primarily with SSDs – when running … Continue reading →

Email phishing scams are getting more sophisticated every day, using familiar sender names and other information to lower their targets’ defenses and make them more likely to become victims. It may seem like we’ve seen it all, and then — … Continue reading →

There are more Hacks, leaks, and breaches that are a constant threats. As security firms patch holes new ones emerge, meaning it’s only a matter of time before your information is leaked on the web through no fault of your … Continue reading →

Ransomware made a huge splash in 2016. There’s no denying the motivation here: Money—as in virtually untraceable, digital cryptocurrency—has made this segment of the security realm nearly unstoppable. And if it continues to grow as projected, its reach will extend … Continue reading →

Cross site request forgery (CSRF or XSRF) exploits take advantage of websites’ trust in your browser. When you are logged into a website, an attacker can send a request to that site while pretending to be you—even if you’re not … Continue reading →

Security Researchers have Detected a Phishing Campaign that Targets Gmail Users Internet security researchers have detected a new phishing campaign that has recently been targeting Google account users. The highly successful campaign has managed to affect even the most experienced … Continue reading →

Although malware was once predicted to become extinct, it remains a constant threat. Thankfully, countless tools are available to help protect your PC against such security threats—including the popular (and free) anti-malware products on this list. 1: AVG AntiVirus Free … Continue reading →