Computer malware is every bit as scary as it sounds. Fortunately, when you understand what it is and how to prevent it, your computing experience becomes much less stressful. So, what is malware?

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 ...

A seasoned small business and technology writer and educator with more than 20 years of experience, Shweta excels in demystifying complex tech tools and concepts for small businesses. Her work has ...

When it’s time to upgrade to a new computer, the excitement can be overshadowed by the concern of transferring existing data without bringing along any unwanted viruses or malware. Philip from Troy, ...

Malwarebytes is best known for its free malware cleanup tool, but its full-featured antivirus software is also worth considering. Here, I compare it with Editors' Choice winner Bitdefender to show you ...

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With viruses, ransomware, spyware, infostealers, and outright scams, online fraud has been a pervasive and growing problem. In the US, one in three people who reported fraud last year lost money, with ...

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...

In a world where many of the best antivirus tools are just brands run by the same few companies, Malwarebytes is refreshingly different. Despite being informally established way back in 2004, it’s ...

Security researchers discovered a new campaign that targets Redis servers on Linux hosts using a piece of malware called ‘Migo’ to mine for cryptocurrency. Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an ...