February 2026

A convincing fake Avast site displays a €499.99 charge and promises a refund. Instead, it harvests your name, address, and full credit card details.

OpenClaw is a hot topic at the moment. But what is it and how can you use the 24/7 AI assistant in a safe way?

Researchers investigated the zero-knowledge claims of password managers—and found some possible attack scenarios.

One extra letter in the domain is all it takes to hand over remote control of your system.

A list of topics we covered in the week of February 16 to February 22 of 2026

This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Zach Hinkle and MinJi Pae about TikTok’s new American ownership—and it’s new rules.

Behind a basic age check, researchers say Persona’s system runs extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening.

Attackers are weaponizing Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware masked as a Windows download.

AI-generated passwords are “highly predictable” and aren’t truly random, making them easier for cybercriminals to crack.

A phishing attack on a Tenga employee may have exposed US customer data. Customers should watch for sextortion-themed phishing attempts.