Source code was stolen from Microsoft

Microsoft has confirmed that the source code of their projects, including Windows 7, is contained in a database that the Lapsus hacker group published on GitHub. The company said that they were aware of the problem, and it was being addressed internally. The case The Lapsus hacker group, which was also very active last month, has published another database on the web. The vast majority of the 37 GB package, …

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Read a forgotten Wi-Fi password in Windows 10

If you have ever forgotten your WLAN network password, then you might know how frustrating it can be to go through the process of resetting your wireless router just so that you can access the internet once again. Thankfully, Windows 10 has a built-in way for you to read your Wi-Fi password without having to reset your router. This is an important security measure if someone else tries to guess …

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I forgot my Windows password! What should I do?

It’s not the end of the world! Do you still have your Windows installation key? If so, then you can use that to reset your password. You should also check with your PC manufacturer because there may be a reset code for their systems as well. But there are other options for recovering your Windows password; Managing passwords stored in the Edge browser Microsoft Edge has a built-in password manager …

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How to protect yourself against Trojans

You may have heard of ransomware viruses/trojans but don’t know the best way to protect yourself against them. Let’s break things down so that you can be more prepared. What are trojans? One of the biggest threats to users is ransomware viruses/trojans. What is it exactly? It is software that blackmails its victims. It does this by secretly sneaking into your computer and encrypting the data on your hard drive/SSD …

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