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It's impossible to feel nostalgic about malware. I've been trying all week, and it's just not happening. Remember those illicit programs that came piggybacking in on dodgy installers or laced ...

Your antivirus will protect you from many online threats, but no antivirus is perfect. Truth is, your PC can still be hacked even if you’re using reputable security software with a solid track record.

While no one is entirely immune to the threat of malware, you can certainly minimize your risk by following good digital hygiene practices when browsing the internet, downloading apps, and engaging ...

Your PC's antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you're dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can't shift, a USB ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you ...

If an antivirus can wipe out existing viruses and other malware and then prevent any new attacks, it’s totally doing its job. However, your activities aren’t limited to your local computer, and once ...

The controversies surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are not yet over as another incident has taken place. A software engineer has become a victim of a data leak, and the ...