Irish Mirror on MSN

Urgent 'dodgy box' warning issued to Irish households amid serious threat to devices

Up to two million Android TV boxes worldwide could be infected by the new 'Kimwolf botnet' - with 400,000 Irish households ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Fake error popups are spreading malware fast

Cybercriminals use ErrTraffic tool to automate malware distribution through fake browser error messages, with attacks ...

Best Antivirus Software (January 2026): Webroot Recognized for Lightweight Protection by Expert Consumers

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Expert Consumers has recognized Webroot for its lightweight approach to antivirus protection, highlighting the software's ability to deliver essential security ...

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The ...
Money on MSN

6 best identity theft protection services of January 2026

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...
Everyday Health

Flu Spikes Across the U.S. as a Surprise New Virus Variant Drives Up Cases

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are reporting high or very high flu activity. The dominant flu strain, a version of influenza A (H3N2) called subclade K, has multiple mutations that make it ...
Bleeping Computer

New SantaStealer malware steals data from browsers, crypto wallets

A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) information stealer named SantaStealer is being advertised on Telegram and hacker forums as operating in memory to avoid file-based detection. According to security ...