Are .zip Domains Safe? Risks, Examples, and Checks
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June 25, 2026
.zip domains are real websites, not ZIP files. Learn when a .zip link is safe, why scammers abuse filename confusion, and how to inspect the domain before you click.
Latin America has been hit by cyberattacks using malicious Google Chrome extensions. Attackers targeted financial institutions, booking sites, and instant messaging. Malware used in…
Cloud security researchers have discovered two easily exploitable privilege escalation vulnerabilities called GameOver(lay) in the Ubuntu OverlayFS module. These vulnerabilities could affect 40% of…
A team of four Google engineers is working on a new project called the Web Environment Integrity API, which will allow sites to block…
It's not just IT companies racing to develop AI-powered chatbots. Cybercriminals have also joined the fray. Recent reports indicate that a developer has built…
Google says it is creating a red team that will specialize in "sophisticated technical attacks on AI systems." Among examples of such attacks, the…
Software development company Ivanti (formerly MobileIron Core) has patched a zero-day vulnerability that allowed authentication bypass. This vulnerability had a maximum CVSS level and…
With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, hackers and cybersecurity specialists are taking the initiative. This time, cybercriminals went ahead of the curve. They…
Avast experts have warned that a new variant of AsyncRAT malware, called HotRat, is distributed through pirated versions of popular programs and utilities. This…