The Microsoft Windows Notification tech support scam that displays a popup that pretends to be a Microsoft notification. This notification will state that your computer is infected and was locked. The ...

Initially, Microsoft planned to charge consumers $30 to enroll in its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program and keep ...

On Friday, Microsoft reminded customers once again that Windows 10 will reach its end of support in 30 days, on October 14.

A particular type of scam phone call is making the rounds again and victimizing unsuspecting people. This time, it’s the old Microsoft tech support scam call. Scammers are using technology to pose as ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

Microsoft ’s decision to extend security updates for Windows 10 offers welcome breathing room for businesses still navigating ...

Not every Windows tech support scam starts in India, not every scammer speaks in heavily-accented English, a security company said today. In a new trend, scams have gone home-grown, said Malwarebytes ...

Microsoft is finally cracking down on scammers who offer to fix non-existent computer problems for hundreds of dollars. In a first strike, Microsoft sued several U.S. companies it said are involved in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Observing, pondering, and writing about tech. Generally in that order. Windows tech support scams aren't a new problem by any ...

A particular type of scam phone call is making the rounds again and victimizing unsuspecting people. This time, it’s the old Microsoft tech support scam call. Scammers are using technology to pose as ...