Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

This is a demonstration of the I Love You Virus (known mostly as "ILOVEYOU"), which was recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records as the worst computer virus of all time, causing more damage ...

The difference between a virus and a worm is not semantic. A virus waits for a user to trigger it; a worm exploits ...

Can malware kill? It can cause massive damages that on a dramatic day might lead you to say something like, “This %*^@# is killing me!” Computer viruses can also induce those feelings, because you ...

Protect your computer with effective antivirus protection and smart computer security strategies to prevent hacking, malware, and viruses for safer online experiences. Pixabay, TheDigitalArtist ...

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 ...

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.

Unlike your built-in laptop antivirus protection, modern antivirus software doesn’t just protect you from dodgy downloads—it can keep the kids from looking at web pages they shouldn’t or make sure ...

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 ...