They can be very powerful. Shortcuts can execute commands, load external DLLs, and run hidden scripts—all without the user realizing. This versatility is what makes them a handy yet dangerous tool for ...

Windows Security monitors files added to your PC, especially those from the internet. If a file seems harmful, you'll see a warning "These files might be harmful to your computer". While you can ...

Windows now displays in the properties tab of LNK files critical information that could reveal malicious code.

Users won't be able to pass along music or .exe files -- but infected PDFs and other forms of pirated content are permissible Facebook has started to roll out a new file-sharing capability — and ...

It is a restriction placed to protect users and networks from malicious files. While the restriction is useful, sometimes it can be overly strict. And here’s how you can fix the issue. Sometimes, ...

For years, file transfer protocol has been the standard for file transfer security. While FTP still offers the gold standard in security over the Internet, it isn’t easy for nontechnical users to ...

A reflection of the Department of Homeland Security logo in the eyeglasses of a cybersecurity analyst (Mark J. Terrill/AP/File) There’s no question that open-source software is central to the ...

Open-source software has become a prime target in the escalating wave of cybersecurity threats. As attacks grow more sophisticated, the open-source community is racing to close critical security gaps ...