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Microsoft’s December Patch Tuesday Update Fixes Three Zero-Days

Microsoft releases its "Patch Tuesday" update on the second Tuesday of each month. This month, that fell on December 9: One week ago today, Microsoft released a Patch Tuesday update with fixes for 57 security vulnerabilities, including, importantly, three patches...

December 16, 2025

Google Chrome Has an “Emergency” Update

If you use Google Chrome, or a browser that runs on Chromium, like Microsoft Edge, listen up—you need to update as soon as possible to protect yourself from a new attack. Google released an emergency patch for Chrome on Wednesday...

December 16, 2025

Microsoft Is Modernizing the Run Dialog Box on Windows 11

For the past 30 years, Windows' Run dialog box has looked exactly the same. That look fit the theme of Windows 95, but the OS has gone through a lot of design changes in the years since—all without any changes...

December 9, 2025

This Android Malware Can Wipe Your Bank Account

Researchers have identified a new strain of malware, Albiriox, that lets bad actors remotely take over your smartphone. While there are many implications here, the main goal for hackers using Albiriox is to empty your bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets,...

December 9, 2025

Watch Out for This Apple Scam

If you have an Apple device, like an iPhone or a Mac, you almost certainly have an Apple Account. This account is your lifeline: It allows you to connect and sync your data and settings across your various Apple devices....

December 2, 2025

There Are About 500 Million PCs Still Running Windows 10

On October 14, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. Users had two options to keep their PCs running safe and secure: upgrade to Windows 11, or enroll in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates, to continue receiving security patches for another...

December 2, 2025

Don’t Fall for a Shipping Scam This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be shopping for gifts, and many of those gifts will be bought online. All those online orders can add up fast, and before you know it, you have a huge number...

November 25, 2025

Windows 11’s File Explorer Is Getting a Speed Boost

If you find File Explorer to be sluggish on your PC, good news: Microsoft is working on a way to speed it up. That's according to The Verge's Tom Warren. Warren reports that Microsoft is currently testing a new version...

November 25, 2025

Microsoft’s Latest Patch Tuesday Update Fixes a Zero-Day Vulnerability

Microsoft released its latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This update comes with 63 patches for Windows flaws, including a patch for a zero-day vulnerability. Importantly, according to Microsoft, the company is aware that this zero-day...

November 18, 2025

Bad Actors Stole DoorDash User Data in October Cyberattack

Attention DoorDash users: The company suffered a cyberattack in October that may have exposed your personal information. DoorDash confirmed the data breach in a post on its customer support website. According to the company, scammers targeted a DoorDash employee in...

November 18, 2025