Hidden dangers Archives

Winsage

October 23, 2025

Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Hackers Gain Access To PCs

Microsoft announced the end of support for Windows 10, leaving approximately 400 million PCs vulnerable unless users enroll in the Extended Security Update (ESU) program. Users of Windows 11 have faced issues, prompting an emergency update. Microsoft warns about the risks of unsupported systems, highlighting that outdated operating systems can serve as entry points for cyberattacks. The company emphasizes that delaying upgrades creates vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Unsupported systems pose risks not only to individual users but also to enterprise data security. Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 for enhanced protection and security features.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs from the Play Store — how to stay safe

224 malicious applications have been removed from the Google Play Store due to a significant ad fraud operation named "SlopAds," which amassed over 38 million downloads. The campaign spanned 228 countries, with the highest ad impressions from the United States (30%), India (10%), and Brazil (7%). The apps used sophisticated obfuscation techniques to evade Google’s security measures. Users are advised to uninstall these harmful applications, as they can negatively impact device performance by causing excessive data consumption and battery strain. Users who sideload apps from unofficial sources are particularly vulnerable to such threats. Security experts anticipate that similar ad fraud operations may occur in the future.

Tech Optimizer

June 24, 2025

Why Every File Demands Sanitization

Zero Trust addresses the issue of misplaced trust in cybersecurity, particularly the assumption that files from known senders are safe. This assumption can lead to security breaches, as malware can be hidden in documents from internal employees, vendors, or customers. Familiar interactions often bypass essential security checks, creating vulnerabilities. Security tools may fail to detect modern threats, which can evade traditional defenses. Compromised accounts and infected devices can introduce risks regardless of the sender's identity. To mitigate these risks, Votiro's solution cleanses every file using Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology, removing harmful elements while maintaining functionality. Votiro's approach ensures that file security does not disrupt business operations, providing a seamless and efficient solution for organizations.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Horizon Forbidden West gets rare, hefty discount

The price of Horizon Forbidden West has dropped from £49.99 to £25.99 on CD Keys, marking the lowest price observed in some time. The game is set six months after Horizon Zero Dawn and follows the protagonist, Aloy, as she uncovers the origins of a mysterious plague in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The Complete Edition includes additional content such as the Burning Shores story expansion. This offer is available for players in the UK and is expected to sell out quickly.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

Hundreds of malicious Android apps with 60 million downloads found spamming Android users with ads and stealing credentials

Bitdefender has identified at least 331 malicious applications on the Google Play Store, which have been downloaded over 60 million times. These apps, including QR code scanners and simple games, can display intrusive advertisements and compromise user data. A list of some remaining malicious apps includes ShapeUp, Beautiful Day, Destiny Book, Dropo, Handset Locator, Body Scale, Cache Sweep TEL: Clean, Five in a Row, Massm BMI, and Water Note. Many of these apps can bypass Android security measures, initiate without user interaction, and may launch phishing attacks. Users are advised to avoid these apps, manually remove any malicious apps they may have installed, and enable Google Play Protect for added security.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Best 5 FPS Video Games to Play on PC (2025) | Esports News – The Times of India

This year marks a significant evolution in the first-person shooter (FPS) genre, with an impressive lineup of games set to captivate players with stunning graphics and immersive gameplay. The forthcoming titles promise a blend of strategic firefighting and exhilarating mayhem, ensuring that 2025 will be a memorable year for PC gamers. Call of Duty 2025 is set in the year 2035, featuring David Mason in a world of espionage, with campaign and multiplayer modes, including zombies and battle royale. Borderlands 4 takes players to the off-world planet of Kairos, introducing four new vault hunters with innovative movement abilities and a more refined narrative. Battlefield 6 returns to its roots with a focus on modern history and class-based multiplayer, promising massive battles and tactical gameplay. Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel set in a medieval backdrop, featuring dragon-riding and chaotic arena-style battles, building on the success of Doom: Eternal. Unrecord allows players to experience a tense situation from a realistic body camera perspective as a police officer, focusing on realism and strategic gameplay.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

Android users who use Amazon are placed on red alert and told to delete app now

A recent alert from McAfee has raised concerns for Android users regarding a health application called BMI CalculationVsn available on Amazon's Appstore. This app, which appears to be a simple Body Mass Index calculator, is capable of recording on-screen activity, accessing private SMS messages, and scanning devices for sensitive information. McAfee discovered that the app secretly steals the package names of installed apps and incoming SMS messages. Following this discovery, McAfee alerted Amazon, which removed the app from its platform. Users who have downloaded the app are advised to uninstall it immediately. McAfee emphasizes the importance of vigilance in digital security, recommending that Android users install reliable antivirus software and carefully review permission requests from apps. Users should also be aware of unusual app behavior, such as decreased device performance, rapid battery drain, and unexpected spikes in data usage, which may indicate malicious activity.

AppWizard

December 23, 2024

Urgent Android warning for anyone who uses Amazon – delete dangerous app now

McAfee's security team discovered a malicious app named "BMI CalculationVsn" in Amazon's Android Appstore, which pretended to be a health tracker but was capable of screen recording, password theft, and accessing private SMS messages. Following the report, Amazon removed the app from its platform, and users who downloaded it are advised to uninstall it immediately. McAfee recommends that Android users install reliable antivirus software, scrutinize permission requests before downloading apps, and monitor app behavior for unusual activity to enhance their security.

Winsage

December 9, 2024

The Countdown to Windows 10 End of Life: What IT Teams Need to Know

Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will be available for a maximum of three years at approximately per device. Windows 10 is currently the most targeted among older Windows operating systems, facing high-severity vulnerabilities. Organizations should conduct an asset audit, evaluate ESUs, migrate critical systems to the cloud, and establish a decommission plan for legacy systems. Morphisec offers a lightweight security solution for legacy systems, utilizing Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD) technology to protect against advanced threats without the need for updates or internet connectivity.

Winsage

December 5, 2024

How to use Windows Task Manager to disable suspicious files

Windows Task Manager allows users to monitor and manage applications and processes, providing an overview of CPU usage, memory allocation, and network activity. It helps in troubleshooting by identifying and terminating unresponsive programs. Task Manager is also useful for detecting and eliminating malicious processes that may appear as legitimate applications. Users should avoid terminating system-critical processes labeled “Windows” or from trusted publishers like Microsoft to prevent system instability. To open Task Manager, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc or right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager."