ClickFix malware turns one of the internet’s most familiar security checks into a trap. Instead of simply asking you to prove that you are human, a fake CAPTCHA may instruct you to open Windows Run, PowerShell, Windows Terminal, or the macOS Terminal and paste a command. If you follow those instructions, you may actually installContinue reading “That CAPTCHA Could Be Malware: How ClickFix Tricks Employees Into Infecting Their Own Computers”
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That Microsoft Teams “IT Support” Message Could Be a Hacker: How Fake Help Desk Attacks Work
A Microsoft Teams IT support scam can look remarkably normal. A message appears in Teams. Someone claiming to be from IT says your account needs verification, your spam filter needs an update, or there is a problem with your computer. They offer to help. Then they ask you to share your screen, approve remote control,Continue reading “That Microsoft Teams “IT Support” Message Could Be a Hacker: How Fake Help Desk Attacks Work”
Texas Is Testing a New Cybersecurity Model in San Antonio. Could It Work for Small Businesses Too?
Texas has become the testing ground for a new cybersecurity model, and the experiment is starting in San Antonio. On August 31, 2026, federal and Texas officials launched Project Watershed 250, a six-month cybersecurity pilot designed to help Texas water and wastewater utilities identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defenses. The program connects participating utilities withContinue reading “Texas Is Testing a New Cybersecurity Model in San Antonio. Could It Work for Small Businesses Too?”