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Scam Alert: Fake Netflix Emails Are Now Bypassing Spam Filters

A new wave of fake Netflix emails is slipping past spam filters. Plus a fake FCA data breach text and a bogus NatWest biometric login email — here's how to spot all three.

11 June 2026 4 min read

June 2026 Windows Update — Known Problems and Fixes

The June 2026 Windows update is causing custom folder icons to disappear on some PCs. Here's what's affected and how to fix it.

11 June 2026 3 min read

June 2026 Windows Update — 200 Fixes, 3 Zero-Days and a Wormable Flaw

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday is the biggest ever — around 200 fixes, 3 zero-days and a wormable kernel flaw rated 9.8. Install it now.

10 June 2026 4 min read

Scam Alert: Online Shopping Account Fraud Just Jumped 323% — Check Yours Now

Reports of Argos account fraud jumped 323% in May 2026. Criminals are breaking into online shopping accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to lock yours down.

7 June 2026 4 min read

How to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (Without Breaking Anything)

Check eligibility, fix TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, choose the right upgrade method, and know your 10-day rollback window. What to do if your CPU is blocked.

3 June 2026 9 min read

UK Scam Alert: AI Voice Calls That Sound Like Your Family

AI voice cloning is now being used to fake family emergency calls in the UK, along with fake FCA texts and a new WhatsApp hijacking trick — here's what each one looks like.

2 June 2026 4 min read