The update screen is a normal occurrence on Windows machines, so of course hackers are now manipulating it to sneak malware onto devices. The scheme, a recent iteration of a ClickFix attack, is ...

In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to be on the receiving end of some unsolicited and potentially malicious online advice. Take, for instance, the concern raised by "Barbara," who reached out ...

CHARLOTTE — Maybe it’s happened to you. You’re working on your computer when, all of a sudden, there’s a pop-up. A strange voice then offers to help, but that could be when the real danger starts.

If the pop-up window is too large for your Windows computer’s screen, follow the solutions, workarounds, and tips mentioned below. Reboot your computer Check your display settings Check your drivers ...

In an email we received from Janet D., she shared her recent unsettling experience. Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked ...

ATLANTA — Criminals impersonating computer antivirus programs are using scary tactics to gain access to your information and money. Channel 2 Consumer Adviser Clark Howard warns never to click on a ...