I stopped trusting download sizes and started checking the hash.

Zunaid Ali first became interested in technology after using a computer for the first time in 2006. He's been producing how-to content since 2018, reaching thousands of people in the process. As a kid ...

In our world of expensive streaming platforms, the very free and offline VLC media player, developed by the non-profit VideoLAN, has crossed 7 billion downloads across all platforms. Jean-Baptiste ...

In an age where digital security feels like a constant battle, protecting your personal and professional data isn’t just a good idea; it’s an absolute necessity. We share files, collaborate on ...

In the digital age, managing files effectively is more than just a convenience; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a student submitting assignments, a professional collaborating on large projects, or ...

7-Zip patched the vulnerability with a June 25 update (version 26.02). However, the program lacks an auto-update feature, so users must download and install the latest version to remain protected.

A Bug's Life: Because of its remarkable popularity, 7-Zip is a frequent target for cyber-criminals and security researchers alike, both hunting for new flaws to exploit. Luckily for users and busy ...

7-Zip fixed a vulnerability that could let attackers run code by tricking users into opening malicious XZ-compressed archive files. 7-Zip released version 26.02 to address a remote code execution ...

Opening a crafted XZ archive in 7-Zip could let an attacker run code on the machine. The flaw, CVE-2026-14266, is a heap-based buffer overflow in how the archiver processes XZ chunked data, and Trend ...

The popular archiver 7-Zip has a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to inject and execute malicious code. Visiting a malicious website or opening a maliciously crafted file is ...

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new threat actor dubbed Lurking Lizard that has been operating an end-to-end malicious residential proxy business using an infrastructure ...