Beware fake IT support scams - expert warn spoof calls are on the rise

Apple users targeted with fake CleanMyMac installs, and looking back on password security Created for znamenski.techradar@blogger.com | Web Version   March 11, 2026 CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO  CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO    Your round-up of the top security news of the week SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top stories This fake tech support scam tricks employees into infecting their own company devices Attackers deliberately crash browsers, impersonate IT staff, and convince employees to install malicious tools that deploy Havoc malware across corporate systems. Read more 'We must do more to protect our credentials': Password security has barely changed since 2015 — and that's a big problem for everyone Password habits are improving, but not fast enough to keep accounts secure, experts warn. Read more Experts warn 'convincing' fake CleanMyMac installs target Apple users to empty crypto wallets A fake website, a ClickFix, and an infostealer, are all parts of a highly convincing crypto theft campaign. Read more Google reveals huge number of zero-days patched in 2025, says worse may be to come as 'AI changes the game' The zero-day trend is clear, but things are changing fast, Google security experts warn. Read more Insider threats could be the biggest risk your business faces this year Malicious and negligent insiders are an equal risk as hackers look for an easy way in. Read more This dangerous malware is written in Visual Basic 6.0, and costs less than a PS5 game — but poses a very real threat to your business Researchers discovered DarkCloud, a $30 infostealer written in Visual Basic that harvests credentials from browsers, email clients, and enterprise applications. Read more Follow TechRadar Pro Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.