Weekly roundup exploring how cyber threats, AI misuse, and digital deception are reshaping global security trends.

If your PC suddenly booted into BitLocker recovery mode after the latest Windows update, you’re not alone. Microsoft has confirmed that the October 2025 cumulative update is causing this problem on ...

What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...

After installing one of the several Windows updates that were released on October 14th or later, many Windows users have reported being asked to reset their systems via BitLocker Recovery, which ...

BitLocker is a feature that protects your hard disk from external attacks or from offline attacks. It is a full-volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows (Pro and Enterprise only) ...

Bitdefender is a trusted cybersecurity and anti-virus software company that provides a variety of products to protect your computer and digital devices from malware and other online threats which is ...

Bitdefender is one of our Editors’ Choice winners for antivirus, but McAfee has some strong points in its favor. Which one should you use? I've been testing both services for years and am here to ...

Bitdefender vs McAfee: Which Antivirus Is Right for You? Your email has been sent Compare Bitdefender and McAfee to find the best antivirus for your needs. Discover features and make an informed ...

BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive. It’s a ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Password theft, by the billion, has been in the news recently, as has Microsoft’s desire to replace the security measure for all users. Security experts have now warned that a vulnerability impacting ...