Major Defense Kit is a rogue anti-virus program that is distributed by the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan. When the fake alert states that you are infected it will prompt you to ...

Windows Pro Defence Kit is a rogue anti-spyware program from the Rogue.FakeVimes family of computer infections. This program is considered scareware because it displays false scan results, fake ...

A ransomware removal and rescue kit has been released to give businesses an alternative to paying a fee to unlock encrypted files. Ransomware is a particularly nasty malware family which has risen in ...

These malware typically spread through attachments in email messages or by instant messaging messages. You could even catch it while surfing dangerous websites or ...

Everyday Mac users are now a common target for hackers and one of the key ways they attempt to infiltrate the systems is ...

A recent test done by the independent antivirus research group AV-TEST—whose tests we've mentioned in the past—took a look at the performance of today's most popular malware removal applications. Most ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

On Thursday we asked you to share your favorite tool for purging malware from your computer. We've tallied the votes and we're back with the top five contenders for best malware removal tool. The ...

Cyberattacks can snare workflows, put vulnerable client information at risk, and cost corporations and governments millions of dollars. A botnet—a network infected by malware—can be particularly ...

Every device you use is under attack. And malware isn’t just a prank that slows down your PC anymore — it’s big business. Modern malware is the domain of organized crime, from ransomware that holds ...