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Sneaky Fake Error Pop-Ups Are Spreading Malware Everywhere

Sneaky Fake Error Pop-Ups Are Spreading Malware Everywhere

Posted by | Feb 4, 2026

It’s the kind of online trick that makes your heart skip a beat. A window pops up on your screen telling you there’s something wrong with your computer or that the website you’re trying to view is corrupted. But what looks like a legitimate warning might actually be a malware trap, and cybercrooks are using it to infect your devices without you realizing it. Security experts have discovered a new scam tool being used on compromised websites.

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Simple Habits That Make You a Tougher Target for Cybercrooks

Simple Habits That Make You a Tougher Target for Cybercrooks

Posted by | Jan 23, 2026

It’s already well into the new year and a fresh year usually brings fresh goals—exercise more, spend less, maybe try a new hobby. But one resolution that deserves a permanent spot on everyone’s list is tightening up your personal cybersecurity. Cyberthreats don’t take holidays, and scammers aren’t slowing down. In fact, they’re getting bolder, trickier, and faster at finding new ways to get into your accounts and steal your money or data.

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“Wait, Did I Take a Toll Road?” What to Do When You Get the Text.

“Wait, Did I Take a Toll Road?” What to Do When You Get the Text.

Posted by | Dec 30, 2025

Have you taken a toll road recently? Well, even if you haven’t, this story is for you. There is a text message going around that anyone who drives on highways or freeways should be on the lookout for and it’s just annoying enough to drive anyone mad. As you can guess, it involves driving (or perhaps not driving) toll roads and the supposed accompanying fees related to them, as well as fake websites, the attempted collection of information, and other phishing flags.

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