Even trusted apps can infect your PC with malware now

You never click on links in email. You only install apps from known storefronts—Microsoft, Steam, etc. You add only browser ...
CNET

Malware Is Scary. Here's CNET's Guide to Cleaning an Infected Laptop

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected ...
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Antivirus vs Anti-malware: which is best for you?

It’s no secret that the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks have been growing steadily for the last few years, in part due to AI opening the doors to even low-skilled threat actors to launch ...
Computerworld

Opinion: Malware vs. anti-malware, 20 years into the fray

In response, the security vendors come up with anti-malware programs, and we’re locked into a seemingly endless battle between crackers and the defenders for the safety of our networks, our computers ...
InfoWorld

New malware overwrites Adobe software updaters

For the first time security researchers have spotted a type of malicious software that overwrites update functions for other applications, which could pose additional long-term risks for users. The ...
CNET

Best Free Antivirus Software for Device Protection in 2026

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
CRN

Malware Responses: What To Do Before, During And After An Attack

• Always use licensed software, and keep all software on every system up to date with the latest critical patches. • Scan all systems regularly to ensure they are virus-, Trojan-, and ...
AOL

The Many Faces of Malware

It is estimated that 560,000 new pieces of malware are detected on a daily basis, and over 1 billion malware programs currently exist. Malware refers to several different types of malicious software ...

Best Antivirus Software for Windows PCs in 2026

Discover the highest ranked antivirus programs for Windows 10 and 11. See whether you need to save or splurge to protect your ...
CSOonline

Stopping malware that mutates on demand

New approaches to recognizing signature-evading, polymorphic viruses, worms, and bots Server-side polymorphism is a challenging problem for anti-malware software vendors. Much of today's malware, such ...
Techlicious

Can You Run Microsoft Defender and Another AV App at the Same Time?

Microsoft’s free built-in security software for Windows PCs, Defender Antivirus, provides excellent anti-malware protection for Windows PCs. However, it lacks some extras found in third-party products ...
Lifehacker

This Mac Malware Can Take Screenshots of Your Computer

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...