Is your Mac telling you that the ChatGPT app is malware and it's moving it to the trash? Here's how to fix that.

There have been some incidents involving a Mac telling a user that the ChatGPT app is malware and moving it to the trash. Overall, ChatGPT isn't malware, and there's a very easy fix. This is not Apple ...

Researchers have finally cracked Fast16, mysterious code capable of silently tampering with calculation and simulation software. It was created in 2005—and likely deployed by the US or an ally. Vitaly ...

Did our AI summary help? A new category of Android malware, described as “Android God Mode” threats, has been flagged by government cybersecurity agencies for its ability to take near-total control of ...

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

The FBI is investigating a hacker suspected of publishing several video games laced with malware on the popular PC games store Steam, the agency said Friday. In its announcement looking for victims ...

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Oblivion is a new Android malware-as-a-service that targets devices running versions 8 to 16. Certo Software reports that this trojan uses a fake Google Play app update interface to trick users into ...

Macworld explores Apple’s 2026 iPad lineup, which will feature incremental upgrades focused on internal performance improvements rather than major design overhauls. The entry-level iPad will receive ...

A campaign involving 19 Visual Studio (VS) Code extensions that embed malware inside their dependency folders has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers. Active since February 2025 but identified ...

Phone hacked signs can appear subtly at first, such as rapid battery drain, unusual app behavior, or strange notifications. Other indicators include unexplained data spikes, pop-ups, or random system ...

Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names ...