I did not download a file locker. I repurposed a tool I already had.

How to keep your PC encryption key safe - from Microsoft and the FBI ...

The Gootloader malware, typically used for initial access, is now using a malformed ZIP archive designed to evade detection ...

If you don't have access to the password, you can click on the "Preview" option to open the password-protected MS Office file ...

Some users have reported that when they open MS Outlook, they receive an error message that Outlook is using an old copy of your Outlook data file (.ost). For some ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

While it's perfectly okay to hibernate your PC, and still valid for many use cases, I prefer to use sleep mode and simply turn off my PC when I'm planning to take a long break. My PC also starts ...

Whenever you buy used computers there is a risk that they come with unpleasant surprises that are not of the insect variant. From Apple hardware that is iCloud-locked with the original owner MIA ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. David Kindness is a Certified Public ...