Watch out for this fake Windows BSOD - it's actually malware

The Windows Blue Screen (or Black Screen) of Death is typically a sign that some unrecoverable error or conflict has occurred. Now, cybercriminals are using the dreaded BSOD as a way to trick people ...

ClickFix attack uses fake Windows BSOD screens to push malware

A new ClickFix social engineering campaign is targeting the hospitality sector in Europe, using fake Windows Blue Screen of ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows will soon prompt for memory scans after BSOD crashes

Microsoft has started testing a new feature that prompts Windows 11 users to run a memory scan when logging in after a blue screen of death (BSOD). These notifications will be displayed whenever the ...
Forbes

Warning — New Windows 10 Startup Loop Of Death Confirmed

Beware the BitLocker startup loop after Windows 10 update. Update, May 18, 2025: This story, originally published May 17, has now been updated with a statement from Microsoft regarding the Windows 10 ...
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My Windows PC got the Blue Screen of Death - 6 free methods I used to troubleshoot it

The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed. The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers. With a few quick fixes and basic maintenance, you can ...
HotHardware

Windows 11 Is Testing A New Trick To Thwart Annoying BSOD Crashes

Windows Insiders are getting early access to an upcoming Windows 11 feature that is intended to improve system reliability by scanning system memory following a system crash. The optional feature is ...
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How to Fix CACHE_MANAGER BSOD in Windows?

When users encounter the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the stop code ‘CACHE_MANAGER’ in Windows, it indicates a serious ...