In the years since that fateful meeting, I’ve become PCMag’s expert on security, privacy, and identity protection, putting antivirus tools, security suites, and all kinds of security software through ...

Navigating the internet and downloading files is a routine part of life for most of us, but it's crucial to remember that not all files you come across will be safe. The web is flooded with potential ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

Cyber threats are becoming as common as coffee spills. With most of our lives intertwined with our digital presence, staying wary of potential malware creeping in on our devices has become a high ...

Cybersecurity expert shares six essential steps to protect against dark web threats, including data removal services, password managers and antivirus software.

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 ...

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

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Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection has announced its first human case of B virus in a rare incidence of a virus being transmitted from animals to humans. The centre is urging the public to ...