This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.

Attackers are running paid Facebook ads that look like official Microsoft promotions, then directing users to near-perfect ...

OpenClaw, formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot, faces malware attacks as fake skills and extensions exploit trust in local AI tools.

Microsoft has updated Smart App Control in Windows 11 so the feature can be toggled on or off without requiring a clean ...

ATM jackpotting is a type of cyber‑physical attack in which threat actors exploit vulnerabilities in both the physical security and software of ATMs. Once they gain access, attackers use specialised ...

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Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about a new computer virus, and honestly, it’s kind of a big deal. These aren’t your grandpa’s viruses anymore; they’re getting super sneaky. Think fake update ...

The FBI warns of a surge in ATM jackpotting attacks, with more than 700 incidents in 2025 alone. Hackers use Ploutus malware to force machines to dispense cash.

Security researchers warn of active attacks on SolarWinds Web Help Desk. Malicious actors are exploiting vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems and then ...

If Python is not working in Visual Studio Code Terminal, you receive Python is not recognized, or the script fails to execute ...

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