Forums

Find your communityBrowse all forums
Find a forum

Community

Announcements Community Feedback New Members Introduction Member Chat Lounge Archive Ask MalwareTips

Web

Security News News Archive Technology News Crypto News

Promotions

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests Expired Giveaways Discounts and Deals MalwareTips Giveaways

Setup

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase CSC Archive Mobile Setup Configuration Help & Showcase MSC Archive PC Setup Ideas

Security

General Security Discussions General Privacy Discussions Cryptocurrency Discussions Video Reviews - Security and Privacy Written Reviews - Security and Privacy Review Archive Guides - Privacy & Security Tips Malware Analysis Malware Analysis Archive Security Statistics and Reports

Battlefield

Software Comparison Battle Archive Hardware Comparison

Software

Operating Systems Windows 12 Windows 11 Windows 10 OS Archive macOS, iOS & iPadOS Android & WearOS ChromeOS & Linux Browsers Web Extensions Brave Chrome & Chromium Microsoft Edge Firefox Opera Safari Vivaldi Other Browsers General Apps AdGuard Chatbots and AI System utilities Social media Messaging and video calls Passwords and passkeys VPN and DNS Privacy and encryption Cloud storage Office, email and business apps Media players and editors Backup and recovery VM and Remote Access Other software App archive Security Apps Avast AVG Avira Bitdefender Comodo Emsisoft ESET F-Secure Hard_Configurator Tools Kaspersky Malwarebytes McAfee Microsoft Defender Norton VoodooShield Sandboxie Trend Micro Other security for Windows, Mac, Linux Other security for Android & iOS Software Troubleshooting

Hardware

Hardware Discussions PC Rig Showcase Hardware Troubleshooting

Support

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support Inactive Support Threads Mac Malware Removal Help & Support Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Guides

Programming Guides & Questions Resources Discussion

Malware Hub

Malware & URL Samples Testing Reports & Statistics
News
Giveaways
Reviews
Support
Blog

Log in Register

What's new Search

Search

Search titles only

By:

New posts
Security setups
Search forums

Menu

Forums Expand Forums menu

Find your communityBrowse all forums

Find a forum

Community

Announcements Community Feedback New Members Introduction Member Chat Lounge Archive Ask MalwareTips

Web

Security News News Archive Technology News Crypto News

Promotions

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests Expired Giveaways Discounts and Deals MalwareTips Giveaways

Setup

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase CSC Archive Mobile Setup Configuration Help & Showcase MSC Archive PC Setup Ideas

Security

General Security Discussions General Privacy Discussions Cryptocurrency Discussions Video Reviews - Security and Privacy Written Reviews - Security and Privacy Review Archive Guides - Privacy & Security Tips Malware Analysis Malware Analysis Archive Security Statistics and Reports

Battlefield

Software Comparison Battle Archive Hardware Comparison

Software

Operating Systems Windows 12 Windows 11 Windows 10 OS Archive macOS, iOS & iPadOS Android & WearOS ChromeOS & Linux Browsers Web Extensions Brave Chrome & Chromium Microsoft Edge Firefox Opera Safari Vivaldi Other Browsers General Apps AdGuard Chatbots and AI System utilities Social media Messaging and video calls Passwords and passkeys VPN and DNS Privacy and encryption Cloud storage Office, email and business apps Media players and editors Backup and recovery VM and Remote Access Other software App archive Security Apps Avast AVG Avira Bitdefender Comodo Emsisoft ESET F-Secure Hard_Configurator Tools Kaspersky Malwarebytes McAfee Microsoft Defender Norton VoodooShield Sandboxie Trend Micro Other security for Windows, Mac, Linux Other security for Android & iOS Software Troubleshooting

Hardware

Hardware Discussions PC Rig Showcase Hardware Troubleshooting

Support

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support Inactive Support Threads Mac Malware Removal Help & Support Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Guides

Programming Guides & Questions Resources Discussion

Malware Hub

Malware & URL Samples Testing Reports & Statistics

No forums match. Try another name.

News Expand News menu

Security News Technology News

Giveaways Expand Giveaways menu

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests Discounts & Deals

Reviews Expand Reviews menu

Users Reviews Video Reviews

Support Expand Support menu

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support Inactive Support Threads

Mac Malware Removal Help & Support Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Blog

Security Tools

Security tools

Choose what you want to check.

URL ScannerCheck a website before you visit.File ScannerCheck a download for threats.Phishing Link ScannerInspect a suspicious link.Email ScannerInvestigate an email address.SMS ScannerCheck a suspicious text message.QR Code ScannerInspect where a QR code leads.Password GeneratorCreate a strong password.Reverse Sender LookupLook up reports about a sender.

Resources

The MalwareTips library

Guides, definitions and practical answers from the community.

Windows Security & OptimizationGroup Policies, Registry fixes, PowerShell scripts, Windows-specific hardening.Email & Phishing ProtectionIdentifying phishing emails, setting up SPF/DKIM/DMARC, reporting phishing attempts.Browser Security & ExtensionsHardening Chrome/Firefox/Edge, recommended extensions, removing browser hijackers.IoT & Router SecuritySecuring smart devices, cameras, routers, updating firmware, best practices.Privacy & EncryptionFile encryption, VPN guides, password managers, 2FA setup.Pentesting & Ethical Hacking BasicsIntro to penetration testing, labs, tools (Kali, Metasploit), responsible disclosure.

Explore all resources

Install MalwareTips

Your community, one tap away.

Find your next discussion

New conversations, watched threads and your activity.

New posts

Security setups

Newswire Trending Rising Community Spy

Browse all forums

Challenges6 games available

enaph · Overall, All time#2

ghostkernel · Overall, All time#3

Gandalf_The_Grey · Overall, All time#4

Pat MacKnife · Overall, All time#5

goodjohnjr · Overall, All time

Security tools

Choose what you want to check.

URL ScannerCheck a website before you visit.File ScannerCheck a download for threats.Phishing Link ScannerInspect a suspicious link.Email ScannerInvestigate an email address.SMS ScannerCheck a suspicious text message.QR Code ScannerInspect where a QR code leads.Password GeneratorCreate a strong password.Reverse Sender LookupLook up reports about a sender.

The MalwareTips library

Guides, definitions and practical answers from the community.

Windows Security & OptimizationGroup Policies, Registry fixes, PowerShell scripts, Windows-specific hardening.Email & Phishing ProtectionIdentifying phishing emails, setting up SPF/DKIM/DMARC, reporting phishing attempts.Browser Security & ExtensionsHardening Chrome/Firefox/Edge, recommended extensions, removing browser hijackers.IoT & Router SecuritySecuring smart devices, cameras, routers, updating firmware, best practices.Privacy & EncryptionFile encryption, VPN guides, password managers, 2FA setup.Pentesting & Ethical Hacking BasicsIntro to penetration testing, labs, tools (Kali, Metasploit), responsible disclosure.

Explore all resources

AppearanceFine-tune your everyday view.

Forum layout

V2The full community MinimalFocused reading

System Light Dark

Forums What's new Start thread Search

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

Forums

New threads

Fresh questions, discoveries and perspectives.

Overview New posts New threads Trending Hot Popular Rising Status Spy

Start a discussion

Filter by forum

New Avast beta version 21.3.2458

Avast · Started by Mops21

Replies: 0
Views: 1,409

Apr 9, 2021 Mops21

Advice RequestFirewall Control notifications - How common is it for malware to be digitally signed?

Malwarebytes · Started by Templarware

Replies: 25
Views: 8,752

Jun 18, 2021 blueblackwow65

Advice RequestQ about MS accounts

Windows 10 · Started by show-Zi

Replies: 9
Views: 2,612

May 22, 2021 show-Zi

Bitdefender testresults

Bitdefender · Started by Zartarra

Replies: 7
Views: 2,920

Apr 8, 2021 Tiamati

AV-ComparativesAV-Comparatives Awards 2020

Security Statistics and Reports · Started by Gandalf_The_Grey

Replies: 0
Views: 2,229

Apr 8, 2021 Gandalf_The_Grey

64-bit version of the OneDrive sync client available for Windows 10 Insiders

Cloud storage · Started by Gandalf_The_Grey

Replies: 3
Views: 2,253

Oct 29, 2021 John Mcmillan

Advice RequestGood app for examining running processes for Android?

System utilities · Started by vuksha_xc60

Replies: 2
Views: 1,571

Apr 9, 2021 vuksha_xc60

Advice RequestVPN for online Gaming?

VPN and DNS · Started by Templarware

Replies: 30
Views: 8,554

Nov 26, 2021 jackuars

SpyShelter version 12.5 is live now!

Other security for Windows, Mac, Linux · Started by ichito

Replies: 4
Views: 2,679

Apr 9, 2021 ichito

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint now supports Windows 10 ARM-devices

Microsoft Defender · Started by Ink

Replies: 0
Views: 1,756

Apr 8, 2021 Ink

Advice RequestWindows show no antivirus is active, although my BTS (Bitdefender) is active and running.

Bitdefender · Started by peter1111

Replies: 10
Views: 2,851

Apr 8, 2021 catjc

Microsoft will update Snipping Tool and Paint through the Microsoft Store

Windows 10 · Started by CyberTech

Replies: 0
Views: 1,346

Apr 7, 2021 CyberTech

Winston Privacy Filter (Hardware for Your Home Network)

Hardware Discussions · Started by Ink

Replies: 0
Views: 2,160

Apr 7, 2021 Ink

Rogue VPN - By Winston Privacy

VPN and DNS · Started by Ink

Replies: 0
Views: 1,324

Apr 7, 2021 Ink

Reddit app now requires iOS 13, iPhone 6s or later

Other software · Started by Ink

Replies: 1
Views: 1,687

Apr 7, 2021 CyberTech

Advice RequestNeed a LIGHTWEIGHT quality mapping app to replace Google Maps on Samsung

Android & WearOS · Started by conceptualclarity

Replies: 12
Views: 3,712

Jul 5, 2021 conceptualclarity

How to maintain compact mode in FireFox

Firefox · Started by The_King

Replies: 3
Views: 3,263

Apr 23, 2021 silversurfer

Advice RequestSandboxie: Sandboxed media files. How to open them?

Other security for Windows, Mac, Linux · Started by shmu26

Replies: 14
Views: 5,612

Apr 7, 2021 shmu26

hello

New Members Introduction · Started by PSLGmail

Replies: 7
Views: 2,291

Apr 9, 2021 CyberTech

Advice RequestGuys is iolo System mechanic good or safe to use?

System utilities · Started by peter1111

Replies: 10
Views: 2,932

Apr 7, 2021 peter1111

Older discussions

A little further afield

New UpdateSandboxie-Plus v1.18.1 / 5.73.1 Latest

Sandboxie · Started by bjm_ ·Jul 26, 2026

3

Security NewsExperts warn ChatGPT's Workspace Agent Builder can be hijacked to create malicious AI workers

Security News · Started by Brownie2019 ·Jul 26, 2026

2

Welcome to MalwareTipsSecurity starts with a conversation.

Get practical advice, compare protection and learn with the community.

Free malware removal help
Security and privacy discussions
Follow threads and join the polls

Join MalwareTips Log in

Explore next

Hello from a privacy enthusiast and indie dev!

New Members Introduction · Started by hamdimnftl ·Sep 21, 2026

14

On SaleMcAfee Total Protection - 1 Year - 5 Devices + Jottacloud Personal Unlimited 3 Months £ 11, 99

Discounts and Deals · Started by Brownie2019 ·Aug 27, 2026

1

Malware NewsThreat actors found a new place to hide C2 commands: FTP banners. SOCRadar's STRU traced this to two undocumented RATs — E4del and PINHOLE.

Security News · Started by Khushal ·Aug 22, 2026

1

Security NewsMicrosoft issues urgent .NET security patches for critical buffer overflow flaws

Security News · Started by AFEH ·Yesterday at 6:00 AM

0

Tech NewsWhatsApp’s chatbot was given hidden instructions not to mention privacy regulators if the user can’t delete their account.

Technology News · Started by Wrecker4923 ·Wednesday at 8:43 PM

1

AV-ComparativesPerformance Test Oct 2026

Security Statistics and Reports · Started by Spartan ·Oct 20, 2026

12

Serious DiscussionDo you have a Samsung phone? Enable this now (AutoBlocker)

General Security Discussions · Started by RoboMan ·Sunday at 8:04 AM

3

Ending SoonWonderFox 2026 Halloween Giveaway – 3 Free 1-Year Licenses for Free

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by coomok ·Wednesday at 11:24 PM

0

AI NewsHalf the AI bot traffic hammering your website comes from Meta

Technology News · Started by AFEH ·Oct 19, 2026

2

Be the first to reply

Scams & PhishingMicrosoft Teams to Use AI for Detecting Phishing Attacks Using Teams Conversations

Security News · Started by AFEH ·Sunday at 8:37 AM

0

Hot TakeAI and Programming.

Chatbots and AI · Started by Antimalware18 ·Wednesday at 2:21 PM

0

Hot TakeWhatsApp is testing a dynamic bottom navigation bar on Android

Messaging and video calls · Started by AFEH ·Wednesday at 8:10 AM

0

People online

25 members · 9,177 guests

Community

Forums

Community

Forums
What's new
Security news
Reviews
Members

Forum guide

About us
Forum rules
Welcome guide
Warning system
2-step verification
AI assistant (@Bot AI)

Your account

Log in
Register
Contact us

V2
Install app

Contact us
Terms of Use
Privacy policy
Help
Home

© 2026 MalwareTips. All rights reserved.

Top