Eeek! All versions of Microsoft Windows have a nasty shortcut-file vulnerability, it has emerged. Simply displaying the icon of a crafty .LNK file will cause malware infection. The Stuxnet worm has ...

They can be very powerful. Shortcuts can execute commands, load external DLLs, and run hidden scripts—all without the user realizing. This versatility is what makes them a handy yet dangerous tool for ...

Microsoft has released a patch for link (LNK) files. However, it does not stop hackers from abusing them to deliver malware.

Malware researchers have noticed a new tool that helps cybercriminals build malicious .LNK files to deliver payloads for the initial stages of an attack. LNKs are Windows shortcut files that can ...

If some icons on your desktop or File Explorer appear smaller than others, read this post. We will show you how to fix this issue the right way. A few users have reported a strange issue where ...