Emotet is the most common malware
HP announced that the HP Wolf Security threat research team has identified a 27-fold increase in detections resulting from Emotet malicious spam campaigns in Q1 2022, compared to Q4 2021 – when Emotet first made its reappearance. The latest global.....»»
Antivirus updates hijacked to drop dangerous malware
Malware discovered hiding in virus database updates by Avast researchers......»»
Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP
eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers abused an antivirus service for five years in order to infect end users with malware. The attack worked because the service.....»»
The big quantum chill: Scientists modify common lab refrigerator to cool faster with less energy
By modifying a refrigerator commonly used in both research and industry, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have drastically reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above ab.....»»
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware
Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»
A critical security flaw could affect thousands of WordPress sites
Forminator can be used to upload malware to the site, Japan's researchers say......»»
Bounding the amount of entanglement from witness operators
A team of researchers has proposed an approach to quantify entanglement using the standard entanglement witness procedure under three common experimental scenarios. Their work is published in Physical Review Letters......»»
Uncertainty is the most common driver of noncompliance
Most compliance leaders tend to focus on building an ethical culture in their organizations to improve employee behavior, but it has a limited impact on addressing uncertainty about how to be compliant, according to a survey by Gartner. Three primary.....»»
Fuxnet malware: Growing threat to industrial sensors
In this Help Net Security video, Sonu Shankar, Chief Strategy Officer at Phosphorus, discusses how Blackjack’s Fuxnet malware should be a wakeup call to industrial operators about the vulnerability of sensor networks and the outsized impact these a.....»»
The most common Microsoft Edge problems and how to fix them
Having trouble with Microsoft Edge? You may run into issues with the maturing browser, so we provided a list of possible problems and how to fix them with ease......»»
The most common Skype problems and how to fix them
With videoconferencing and distributed teams more popular than ever before, fixing errors is crucial. Learn more about common Skype issues and their solutions......»»
The most common iPad problems and how to fix them
The Apple iPad is powerful, but it can still run into glitches or issues. Here's our troubleshooting guide on the most common problems and how to fix them......»»
The most common PSVR 2 problems and how to fix them
Despite being an incredible piece of hardware, the PSVR is still plagued with issues. This list features some of the most common problems and how to fix them......»»
Scientists find common genes defending coffee plants against devastating disease
Arabica coffee is the most economically important coffee globally and accounts for 60% of coffee products worldwide. But the plants it hails from are vulnerable to a disease that, in the 1800s, devastated Sri Lanka's coffee empire......»»
The most common Windows 11 problems and how to fix them
Windows 11 is Microsoft's best and brightest operating system yet, but it still has problems. Here's how to fix some of the most common Windows 11 issues......»»
The most common Google Home problems and how to fix them
Google Home and Nest devices are smart, but they aren't perfect: Here are the most common issues, and what solutions we've found work best to address them......»»
How to tell if your webcam has been hacked
Has your webcam been hacked? It's a common fear, but how does it happen? Here's how to tell if someone may be watching through your computer cam and what to do......»»
The most common Google Pixel 8 problems and how to fix them
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are two of Google's best devices in years, but they're not perfect. Here are some of the more common issues (and fixes) for them......»»
The most common GoTo Meeting problems and how to solve them
Having trouble with GoTo Meeting? We might have a solution for it. Our guide features common problems with the videoconferencing service and their solutions......»»
How to Force Restart or Hard Reset Galaxy S20
If your Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, or Galaxy S20 Ultra suddenly locks up, you will likely need to perform a hard reset, also known as a force restart. Lockups and freezes are among the most common problems impacting the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+,.....»»
Previously unknown details of aphids in flight to contribute to improved crop security
Researchers led by a scientist at Keele University in Staffordshire have studied the previously unknown flight mechanisms of a common crop pest, to learn more about their movements in a bid to improve food security and prevent the spread of disease......»»