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If it's too good to be true, it's probably a scam. Especially if you found it on the Internet.

Apparently malware developers are now using fake AI generated tutorials spread on TikTok that claim to provide free access to paid programs but instead install malware on the user's computers. The instructions say to run a command provided to install the app for free but instead download and install whatever virus, keylogger, etc. instead.

It's never a good idea to just blindly follow instructions given to you on the Internet, especially if you're not aware of what you might actually be doing.

Warning: AI-Generated TikTok Videos Want to Trick You Into Installing Malware Cybercriminals are promising free access to premium software if TikTok users run PowerShell scripts, but they instead install information-stealing malware.

Beware of fake or suspicious extensions in your web browser! One thing we see consistently on all types of computers are extensions that are either causing advertisements or malicious pop-ups on systems. They can also sometimes hijack and redirect your web searches.

Like any program you run on the computer, it's important to find out if a browser extension is from a reputable company before installing it. If you're unsure, it's usually better to ask a professional or just live without the browser extension.

Data-stealing Chrome extensions impersonate Fortinet, YouTube, VPNs A Google Chrome Web Store campaign uses over 100 malicious browser extensions that mimic legitimate tools, such as VPNs, AI assistants, and crypto utilities, to steal browser cookies and execute remote scripts secretly.

A new proof-of-concept ransomware has been written by a security researcher that can install as microcode on the processor itself. If system hardware like the CPU or firmware becomes more susceptible to ransomware, devices themselves could be locked down vs just the files saved on drives.

World's first CPU-level ransomware can "bypass every freaking traditional technology we have out there" — new firmware-based attacks could usher in new era of unavoidable ransomware A cybersecurity expert has created a proof of concept for CPU ransomware.