Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
XDA Developers on MSN

I automate every boring task with this amazing tool built into Windows

Say goodbye to repetitive tasks forever with this surprising Windows feature.
Business.com on MSN

How to create a web scraping tool in PowerShell

Web scraping tools gather a website's pertinent information for you to peruse or download. Learn how to create your own web ...
GitHub

Execute PowerShell scripts or commands silently with no console window

QuietShell is a command-line application for headless PowerShell execution supporting both in-process runspaces and out-of-process execution models. QuietShell eliminates console window visibility ...
ZDNet

I used one simple script to remove AI from popular browsers (including Chrome and Firefox)

Just The Browser strips your browser of unwanted features. Just The Browser can be used with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. This tool is free to use and open-source. I do not want AI in my web browser. I ...
alltechnerd

How to Terminate Script Using PowerShell Exit Script

In PowerShell, the Exit function allows you to terminate or stop a script from running. It’s like telling the script to quit or finish up. You can use the Exit keyword to make this happen. Sometimes, ...
WREG

‘Hello’: Why that text with a simple greeting is likely a scam

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While you may have taken some time off for the holidays, scammers did not. In fact, they’ve been working overtime to get our attention and steal our money, especially with the latest ...
tech2geek

5 PowerShell Scripts That Transform Windows — Automate, Clean, and Take Back Control

For many Windows users, PowerShell is just a strange black window you open once in a while to paste a command from a forum. In reality, PowerShell is one of the most powerful tools built into Windows.
Forbes

‘Users Must Choose’—Microsoft Confirms New Windows Security Feature

Windows security updates tend to conjure thoughts of operating system vulnerabilities, including zero-days, being patched or even unexpected failures with serious consequences. This security update, ...
TechSpot

This PowerShell script promises to remove every AI feature from Windows

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.
Bleeping Computer

Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...
Windows Report

How To Convert PowerShell To EXE On Windows Using PS2EXE

PS2EXE installs through the PowerShell Gallery, so you can set it up quickly. Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell as administrator. Run the module installation command: Install-Module -Name PS2EXE ...