Antivirus apps protect your PC's personal information, data, bank accounts, and other sensitive information. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the right antivirus for your ...

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead A computer virus is a type of program that, much like a regular virus, ...

Antivirus software may already be installed on your computer but here’s what you need to know about how it works and keeps you safe online in the background.

Software is computer code that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. There are many kinds of software, including operating systems, applications, and malware. Software can be distributed ...

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Some types of malware get so entrenched in Windows that the system cannot start, or boot normally. Whenever you suspect that a computer in your office is infected, address the issue immediately as ...

A computer virus that demands a ransom -- and claims to be from the F.B.I -- has tech experts on high alert. It goes by many names, ransom ware, F.B.I money pac, extortion ware, but the end result is ...