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How to Remove “This Computer Is Locked” Microsoft Scam 2025
How to Remove “This Computer Is Locked” Microsoft Scam 2025
The "This Computer Is Locked” Microsoft scam is dangerous. The alert contains a number that, if dialed, will connect you directly to scammers attempting to steal your information and money. If you’re seeing this alert, don’t c...
Ana Jovanovic by Ana Jovanovic Updated on January 6, 2025
How to Remove Random Music Playing Virus: 2025 Guide
How to Remove Random Music Playing Virus: 2025 Guide
Technically, the random music-playing virus isn’t a virus at all; it’s either a tab or application you’ve forgotten to close or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that was downloaded onto your device. If it’s a potentially u...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on January 6, 2025
How to Protect Against the FastSupport Scam in 2025
How to Protect Against the FastSupport Scam in 2025
The FastSupport scam is a form of technical support fraud: scammers manipulate you into granting remote access to your computer while pretending to provide legitimate tech support. Typically, the scam is executed using FastSup...
Ana Jovanovic by Ana Jovanovic Updated on January 6, 2025
How to Detect & Remove Fake Android Apps in 2025
How to Detect & Remove Fake Android Apps in 2025
Once a fake Android App worms its way onto your phone, it can be difficult to deal with it safely. Fake apps deliver malware that can damage your phone, take over its administrative controls, infect other files, steal your dat...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on January 6, 2025
Can PDFs Have Hidden Viruses? Complete 2025 Guide
Can PDFs Have Hidden Viruses? Complete 2025 Guide
PDFs can unfortunately be home to many different types of malware. Once you’ve downloaded a malware-infested PDF, either through a phishing scam, a website, shared media files, or any other method, the malware can infect your...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on January 6, 2025
What Is RAT Malware: Complete 2025 Guide
What Is RAT Malware: Complete 2025 Guide
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are an extremely dangerous type of malware. Unlike most forms of malware, RATs are made to give hackers remote access to your device — the worst part is they can do this right under your nose. T...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on January 6, 2025
How Do Hackers Execute Malware Attacks With a Script in 2025
How Do Hackers Execute Malware Attacks With a Script in 2025
Cyber threats are a common and potentially devastating problem these days. Among the many types of threats out there, script-based malware attacks stand out. These attacks are initiated by hackers using seemingly harmless scri...
Kamso Oguejiofor by Kamso Oguejiofor Updated on January 6, 2025
Is Dropbox Safe From Ransomware? Full 2025 Guide
Is Dropbox Safe From Ransomware? Full 2025 Guide
In today's digital age, the safety of our data has become a primary concern, especially with rising cases of cyber threats such as ransomware. Dropbox, one of the most popular cloud storage services, is not exempt from these r...
Kamso Oguejiofor by Kamso Oguejiofor Updated on January 6, 2025
How to Check if a File Is Safe to Download in 2025
How to Check if a File Is Safe to Download in 2025
Before you download a file, ask yourself if you’ve checked whether it's infected with malware. Downloading a file that you haven’t checked can easily wind up with you accidentally downloading malware onto your device, resultin...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on January 6, 2025
How to Scan Email Attachments for Viruses in 2025
How to Scan Email Attachments for Viruses in 2025
Email attachments are an all-too-common source of malware. Cybercriminals know how easy it is for someone to open a file contained in an email. Being criminals, they like to take advantage of social engineering tactics by pret...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on January 6, 2025