New FileFix attack uses cache smuggling to evade security software

A new variant of the FileFix social engineering attack uses cache smuggling to secretly download a malicious ZIP archive onto a victim's system and bypassing security software.
PC World

Windows 10 dies next week. Here’s how to keep your older PC alive

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with ...

XWorm malware resurfaces with ransomware module, over 35 plugins

New versions of the XWorm backdoor are being distributed in phishing campaigns after the original developer, XCoder, abandoned the project last year.
WeLiveSecurity

Beware of threats lurking in booby-trapped PDF files

Looks can be deceiving, so much so thatthe familiar icon could mask malware designed to steal your data and money.
How-To Geek on MSN

Is Your Word Document Turning into a Glitchy Mess? Here’s How to Fix It

In some cases, you can fix this issue by converting your Word document into another encoding. Open the document you want to convert, then click "File." Go to "Options" at the bottom of the startup ...

Microsoft blames Medusa ransomware affiliates for GoAnywhere exploits while Fortra keeps head buried

Medusa ransomware affiliates are among those exploiting a maximum-severity bug in Fortra's GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) product, according to Microsoft Threat Intelligence.