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Hey Guys! I was wanting an app that would give me complete visibility and show me exactly what was going on with my data on the drives in real-time, especially when the hard drive light was going crazy. So I created a small app and kept adding features, and ended up building basically a lightweight, streamlined EDR for consumers and SMB’s, with a focus on ransomware. So now we have RansomGuard EDR, which is a portable, self-contained .NET 8.0 app with all of the dependencies bundled in...

https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/330524/gartner-all-ai-browsers-should-be-blocked-for-foreseeable-future

Hi, I installed BDIS a few hours ago and now when I was checking the notification I saw a critical warning "msegde.exe attempted to establish a connection relying on an unmatching security certificate to sync.pmbmonetize.live. We blocked the connection to keep your data safe since the user certificate was issued for a different web address than the targeted one." I don't use MS Edge and I have the "keep running MSedge when closed" option disabled. Should I be concerned?

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/330286/microsoft-finally-releases-the-november-week-d-preview-update-for-windows-11

https://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-new-ugly-sweaters-are-full-of-artifacts-from-the-bygone-era/

Hello, I am wondering if a cloud reset does remove the leftovers of software especially security products. Also does cloud reset change device ID in Windows? I am currently using Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC and I am afraid that a clean install will remove the activation and I won't be able to reactivate Windows. I have tried Cloud reset before, but as far as I rememeber that did not remove device drivers, so the same goes to everything else?

I’m looking to dig into Deep Web directories like the Hidden Wiki, mostly just to see how they’re put together. I’m not planning to download anything or sign up for anything—I just want to browse and learn, and I want to stay as safe as possible while I do it. What I really need is practical advice to help avoid getting deanonymized, picking up malware, or falling for phishing scams. Here’s my setup: I’m running the latest Tor Browser on Windows 10 inside a virtual machine. I don’t log into...

https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/24/a-new-ai-benchmark-tests-whether-chatbots-protect-human-wellbeing/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/24/aws-is-spending-50b-build-ai-infrastructure-for-the-us-government/

Panda Security (now under WatchGuard since 2021), the Bilbao-based cloud antivirus pioneer from 1990, is still touting its "adaptive defense" AI for zero-day threats in 2025. With a solid free tier and premium Dome plans starting at €19.99/year, it's budget-friendly for home users – but recent labs flag high false positives and inconsistent ransomware handling. Is Panda's lightweight, cloud-heavy approach a win for low-spec PCs, or does it lag behind Defender's free perfection and Norton's...

ZoneAlarm, the OG firewall champ from Check Point that's been guarding PCs since the dial-up era, is still pushing its no-frills antivirus + firewall combo in 2025. With a free tier that's basically just AV + basic firewall, and premium plans starting at $24.95/year, it's affordable – but labs show middling detection and sluggish scans. Is it a lightweight legacy pick for firewall fans, or has it been outpaced by Defender's free perfection and Norton's all-in-one suites? Link: ZoneAlarm |...

In an industry obsessed with the "new", where security tools have a half-life of roughly 18 months, Nmap (Network Mapper) is an anomaly. Created in 1997 by Gordon Lyon (Fyodor), it predates the modern cloud, the iPhone, and the ubiquity of HTTPS. By all logic, it should be a museum piece. Yet, if you walk into any SOC, Red Team engagement, or SysAdmin office in 2025, Nmap is still the first command typed into the terminal. The most common criticism from the uninitiated is, everything is...

Features YouTube Video Downloader: Effortlessly download entire YouTube playlists, channels, live videos, and music in HD or 4K quality. Offers a user-friendly interface for both Windows and Mac users, featuring quick search and URL pasting for easy video fetching. Facebook Video Downloader: Specializes in downloading a variety of Facebook videos, including popular live and game videos, ensuring the best quality preservation. Twitter Video Downloader: Simple tools to download top trending...

Features Video Conversion– Convert any video/audio format to over 1,000 formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, MP3, AAC, etc. Sub feature: Device Profiles – Convert files for iPhone, Android, Samsung Galaxy, Xbox, PlayStation, TV, and more. Sub feature: Batch Conversion – Process multiple files at once for efficiency. Sub feature: Lossless Conversion – Maintain original quality while converting formats. Video Editing Crop Video – Trim unwanted parts for cleaner visuals. Trim Video –...

Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken

Scientists make breakthrough that could render batteries obsolete: 'The beginning of a new generation'

Hey MalwareTips community, F-Secure, the privacy-obsessed Finnish giant that's been around since the '80s, is doubling down on its "simple, no-nonsense" antivirus vibe in 2025. No more free tier (RIP F-Secure SAFE Free), but with perfect lab scores and EU-based data handling, is it the understated hero for home users tired of bloated suites, or does the €60+ price tag make it a hard pass next to Norton or Bitdefender deals? Hands-On Features for Home Users Core Engine: DeepGuard...

Hey MalwareTips community, AVG (owned by Gen Digital alongside Avast) is still one of the most downloaded free AVs worldwide, but with Defender hitting perfect scores and the Avast/AVG engines now 100% identical, is there any real reason to choose AVG over its siblings or the big dogs? Fresh 2025 Lab & Real-World Rundown AVG AntiVirus Free AV-Test Aug 2025: 6/6 protection, 6/6 performance, 6/6 usability – literally tied with Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton AV-Comparatives Sept 2025...