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 ...

The spammers. The scammers. And you. Telemarketers and junk mail has evolved in the digital age to a behemoth of persistent trickery. In Scammed, we help you navigate a connected world that’s out for ...

Maybe you're getting a little bored with endpoint protection. Truth be told, it does seem more than a little reminiscent of the cold war. On the one side are malware producers, basically the bad guys, ...

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The cybersecurity landscape in 2026 presents unprecedented challenges for organizations across all industries. With ...

Phil Goldstein is a former web editor of the CDW family of tech magazines and a veteran technology journalist. Anti-virus software has been around in its modern form since 1987, and, as Lifewire notes ...

As the Conficker worm sprang to life on April 1, talk here at the PC World offices turned to some interesting debates about how best to protect PCs from malware threats. In recent weeks we’ve run ...

Data protection is a paramount concern in today's rapidly advancing digital landscape, and having reliable backup software is crucial to safeguarding valuable information. When it comes to preserving ...

Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your private or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click 'show ...

Windows PCs come with antivirus software built-in to protect them from the myriad of attacks that they have to fight off, but what about your Mac? For years the thinking was that Macs didn’t get ...

The world is loud. A walk down the street bombards one's ears with the sound of engines revving, car horns blaring, and the steady beeps of pedestrian crossings. While smartphone alerts to excessive ...

The establishment of the Data Protection Board is on the fast track, with the government diligently paving the way for its ...