Computerworld

Removing malware from an infected PC – battling antivirus programs

As a consultant, I’m occasionally called on to remove malicious software (malware) from infected Windows computers. A recent case offered a stark example of something well known to techies, no ...
TechJuice

Hackers Sneak Malware Into PCs Using Legitimate Programs

Hackers are exploiting a side-loading flaw in a signed GitKraken executable to bypass defenses and deploy trojans, stealers, ...
AOL

Unmasking the threat: A deep dive into what is computer malware

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?

Fake Grok app built using generative AI discovered spreading malware on macOS devices

What makes this fake Grok unique is that it may be the first malware built, in part, using generative AI code. Apparently, the code script includes a mixture of English and Brazilian Portuguese, ...
Kim Komando

1 billion malware programs, 1 easy fix

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Best Malware Scanner (2025): Webroot Ranked Leading Tool for Real-Time Malware Defense by Expert Consumers

Expert Consumers has recognized Webroot as the leading tool for real-time malware defense in its 2025 malware scanner evaluation. The recognition comes as cybersecurity threats continue to escalate in ...
Computerworld

Different approaches to removing malware

Malware (malicious software) seems to be getting worse. No surprise since there’s big money in it as a recent article in the Wall Street Journal pointed out. Typical scams aim to scare unsophisticated ...
CoinTelegraph

Mac users beware: AMOS malware clones wallet apps and comes for your crypto

The AMOS stealer targeting Mac users can now clone Ledger Live software and may soon clone other wallet apps, warns cybersecurity firm Moonlock. Malware program “Atomic MacOS,” or “AMOS,” now has a ...
Android

New threats to Chrome's security: Infostealer malware breaches defenses

Google Chrome, known for its robust security features, is now facing new threats from Infostealer malware developers. These malicious actors claim to have found ways to bypass Chrome’s latest security ...
Houston Chronicle

Try advanced programs to purge persistent malware

Q: I am using Windows 7 with the latest Chrome browser. When I go to a website and click on a link, I invariably am sent to a different Web page and my antivirus software puts out a message asking me ...
CoinTelegraph

Crypto-swiping malware infects 28K users, steals just $6K: Report

A cryptojacking and stealing malware has infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers have stolen only $6,000. A malware that infected tens of thousands of devices ...