Protecting your computer with antivirus software is extremely important. While antivirus software doesn't guarantee you won't get a computer virus, when used in combination with safe surfing habits, ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Michael Gersten wants to be absolutely sure malware can’t interfere with his security scan. No matter how good your security software, and how well you keep it up to date, there’s always that nagging ...

Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

Not all viruses affect computer systems in the same way, but there are several warning signs to look out for including: In some situations, a PC virus won't cause any noticeable changes to your system ...

Many rogue software disguised as virus/malware scanners get downloaded to your PC, knowingly or unknowingly. However, when tested for their utility, they are found to be far from satisfactory.

For the most part, if you see a browser based alert, then you can simply close the browser and start it again. On the other hand, if you are continuously seeing alerts like "Your Computer May Have a ...

Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to trojans and viruses. In the last couple of years, there’s been a significant uptick in the number, variety and sophistication of malware targeting ...