Shortcuts (LNK files) in Windows are indicated by curved arrows. We often treat them as background noise and don't consider what they actually do beyond opening apps. In fact, there is a huge gap ...

North Korean Lazarus hackers compromised three European companies in the defense sector through a coordinated Operation DreamJob campaign leveraging fake recruitment lures. Modern attacks have shifted ...

This page in AppControl Manager allows you to create Application Control policies directly from local event logs or EVTX files. It focuses on processing Code Integrity and AppLocker event logs to help ...

You can prevent or allow Passkey Access for apps in Windows 11 using the Settings app. Here are the steps: A Recent activity section is also there. Expand it to review passkey enumeration by apps in ...

A malicious package in the Node Package Manager (NPM) registry poses as a legitimate WhatsApp Web API library to steal WhatsApp messages, collect contacts, and gain access to the account. Romanian ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Looking for an alarm system to make you feel more secure? We've tested all the top professional and DIY home security systems to help you decide which is right to protect your family and property.

December 19, 2025 • The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American ...

Editor’s Note: Security cameras are only one component of a complete security system. Check out our roundup of DIY home security systems that don’t need professional installation and can be set up ...

Amid a rapid shift in the global balance of power, CSIS offers practical solutions to the hardest national security strategy questions. CSIS’s defense and security research covers issues including ...

Microsoft takes the security of their operating systems seriously, and Windows 11 brought many security improvements. The biggest change lies in the tampering protection, that is now required by ...