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

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

Make it yoursYour forum, your way.

Forum layout

V2The full community MinimalFocused reading

System Light Dark

Forums What's new Start thread Search

Forums

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.

Overview New posts New threads Trending Hot Popular Rising Status Spy

New threads

Fresh questions, discoveries and perspectives.

Start a discussion

Filter by forum

QuestionCannot activate Avast Scam protection for Android

Avast · Started by DJDANY

Replies: 5
Views: 1,374

Jun 1, 2023 Ink

Unmaintained1Password classic browser extensions will stop working in July 2023

Web Extensions · Started by silversurfer

Replies: 0
Views: 1,951

Jun 1, 2023 silversurfer

New UpdateF‑Secure and la Mobilière elevate Cyber Insurance for private individuals

F-Secure · Started by upnorth

Replies: 0
Views: 982

Jun 1, 2023 upnorth

Crypto News & Opinion$7,5m stolen from Jimbo 2.0 in flash loan attack

Crypto News · Started by upnorth

Replies: 1
Views: 920

Jun 1, 2023 MuzzMelbourne

Advice RequestAlternative to Proton Mail for MacOS... suggestions please.

Office, email and business apps · Started by MuzzMelbourne

Replies: 15
Views: 2,744

Jun 2, 2023 MuzzMelbourne

Use Your iPhone's Automation to Switch Every Full-Screen Video to Landscape

macOS, iOS & iPadOS · Started by MuzzMelbourne

Replies: 5
Views: 1,773

May 31, 2023 vtqhtr413

New UpdateBrave adds Vertical Tabs in their Browser v1.52

Brave · Started by Ink

Replies: 0
Views: 1,287

May 31, 2023 Ink

Laces emergency, believe it or not

Member Chat · Started by billink

Replies: 2
Views: 1,092

May 31, 2023 billink

Advice RequestVoodooShield and Windows Powershell

VoodooShield · Started by cb33

Replies: 10
Views: 2,271

May 31, 2023 simmerskool

New UpdateBrave adds “Request Off-the-Record” OTR Mode to their Browser v1.53

Brave · Started by Ink

Replies: 0
Views: 1,131

May 31, 2023 Ink

New Update'Tasks' gets major update, Tasks Cloud, and collaboration for Mac and iOS

Office, email and business apps · Started by vtqhtr413

Replies: 1
Views: 1,086

May 31, 2023 Ink

New Updatemullvad VPN to remove and end Port Forwarding support from July 2023

VPN and DNS · Started by Ink

Replies: 1
Views: 4,344

May 31, 2023 Jonny Quest

New UpdateWindows 11 gets new system resources widget

Windows 11 · Started by vtqhtr413

Replies: 0
Views: 802

May 31, 2023 vtqhtr413

Questionhow many antiviruses use AI?

General Security Discussions · Started by carl fish

Replies: 3
Views: 1,085

May 31, 2023 Ink

Advice RequestRecently shifted to mac, suggest some productive apps.

macOS, iOS & iPadOS · Started by deepakk

Replies: 3
Views: 1,314

Jul 18, 2023 NormanF

QuestionHow to stop Avast SafePrice prompt to install?

Avast · Started by Spartan

Replies: 10
Views: 2,252

Sep 14, 2023 Spartan

QuestionSniffnet network monitor

Other software · Started by cryogent

Replies: 1
Views: 1,439

May 30, 2023 Bot

SolvedMalware / Virus link because of avatar on MWT

Community Feedback · Started by TuxTalk

Replies: 11
Views: 2,134

May 31, 2023 harlan4096

Hot TakeHotmail is dead! (A Brief History Lesson with Pictures)

Office, email and business apps · Started by Ink

Replies: 7
Views: 2,191

May 30, 2023 simmerskool

Software ReviewAppCheck Anti-Ransomware Reviews

Video Reviews - Security and Privacy · Started by Shadowra

Replies: 8
Views: 3,327

May 31, 2023 Shadowra

Older discussions

A little further afield

Serious DiscussionWhat extension to develop next on Android? (for initially Chromium based browsers, but I wll have a go at Firefox based browsers in phase 2)

Web Extensions · Started by LinuxFan58 ·Aug 13, 2026

3

Hardware NewsCharging phone to only 80% could extend your battery — but there's a catch

Technology News · Started by Brownie2019 ·Jul 18, 2026

3

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

Security NewsFrontier Airlines API Exposes Passport, Credit Card, and Personal Data via Boarding Pass Information

Security News · Started by lokamoka820 ·Jun 19, 2026

1

PollHow many browsers do you have installed on your devices?

Other Browsers · Started by Sampei.Nihira ·May 17, 2026

44

New UpdateThunderbird 154: Minimize and Close functionality on Windows is changing

Office, email and business apps · Started by lokamoka820 ·Jul 18, 2026

9

Malware NewsMalware Analysis on a fake “Active Call” screenshot that installs a Python RAT behind it

Security News · Started by Khushal ·Today at 10:55 AM

1

Tech NewsTesla Roadster

Technology News · Started by cruelsister ·Yesterday at 12:06 PM

19

AV-ComparativesReal-World Protection Test Aug 2026

Security Statistics and Reports · Started by Spartan ·Thursday at 4:09 PM

1

Unlimited GiveawayAbelsoft Screenphoto 2026 for free

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by Brownie2019 ·Today at 1:03 PM

0

Serious DiscussionCybersecurity Reminder: Malware Analysis Requires More Than a Sandbox.

General Security Discussions · Started by nickstar1 ·Today at 11:51 AM

5

Serious DiscussionMassive change in Windows size

Windows 11 · Started by Acadia ·Wednesday at 5:00 PM

6

Be the first to reply

New UpdateFedora Linux 45 Delayed, New Release Date Set for October 27

ChromeOS & Linux · Started by lokamoka820 ·Today at 5:42 PM

0

Unlimited GiveawayDocsPilot Merge & Convert PDFs

Giveaways, Promotions and Contests · Started by Brownie2019 ·Today at 12:56 PM

0

MalwareTips NewsExploit data shows patch backlogs matter more than record CVE counts

Security News · Started by News Now ·Thursday at 2:27 PM

0

People online

11 members · 4,909 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