If your PC is your only backup, at least make it corruption-proof—here's how ...

This simple script tamed my Downloads folder.

BlackSanta is a malware module that kills EDR and AV at the kernel level prior to unleashing the malware’s final purpose.

Ransomware criminals exploited CVE-2026-20131, a maximum-severity bug in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center software, as ...

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...

OpenAI has launched its Codex app on Windows, bringing a native AI coding assistant with project management, automations, and ...

ESET researchers document how the Sednit APT group has reemerged with a modern toolkit centered on two paired implants – ...

You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026. Peter Butler Managing Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He ...

A new malware strain dubbed Slopoly, likely created using generative AI tools, allowed a threat actor to remain on a compromised server for more than a week and steal data in an Interlock ransomware ...

Microsoft is rolling out "Secure Boot Allowed Key Exchange Key (KEK) Update," which requires a system reboot to finish ...

Throughout early 2026, SentinelOne’s Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) team has responded to several incidents where FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) appliances have been ...

Microsoft Clipchamp now requires OneDrive to edit videos on Windows 11. Local projects no longer work, forcing users into ...