A simple antivirus checklist covers real-time protection, malware and ransomware defense, firewall tools and scam detection without technical jargon.

I tested five antivirus programs on one PC in 2026. Norton 360 is the fastest, Bitdefender the lightest, and Avast the best ...

Malware remains one of the most significant and persistent online risks, with several recent high-profile attacks garnering headlines. DanaBot, for example, resurfaced this year after a prolonged ...

The latest nasty piece of hacker work, the "bugbear" virus, is causing major headaches for Irish businesses and home computer users, writes Karlin Lillington The virus opens a "back door" to the ...

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 ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

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 ...

When you see a malicious email or link, you may already have your next steps in mind, like deleting it right away, reporting it as spam and even blocking the sender. However, CNET’s latest survey ...

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — The Biden administration has banned an anti-virus program you may have on your computer over fears of ties to the Russian government. There are serious concerns ...