What is malware? Everything you need to know about malicious software and viruses, and how to protect your computer

Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but tend to cause similar ...
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Antivirus vs Anti-malware: which is best for you?

It’s no secret that the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks have been growing steadily for the last few years, in part due to AI opening the doors to even low-skilled threat actors to launch ...
InfoWorld

New malware overwrites Adobe software updaters

For the first time security researchers have spotted a type of malicious software that overwrites update functions for other applications, which could pose additional long-term risks for users. The ...

What is software? A guide to all of the different types of programs and applications that tell computers what to do

Software is computer code that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. Software can include operating systems, ...
PC Magazine

What Does Malware Look Like? Check Out These Real-World Examples

Most people never come face-to-face with malware, but having tested security software for decades, we're not most people. Let's take a deep dive into the dark web to show you what malware actually ...
Digital Trends

Malwarebytes for Mac 2025 review: an antivirus and privacy upgrade

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out more about how we test ...

5 Of The Most Common Ways Malware Is Spread (And How To Stay Protected)

While newer computers continue to modernize internet security and threat detection, malware still exists in a variety of ...
PC World

5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC’s antivirus

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...
PC Magazine

This Malware Can Infect Your PC With Over 20 Malicious Programs

The NullMixer malware can download a large number of Trojans to a PC all at once, according to antivirus provider Kaspersky. When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is ...
IT Business Edge

Top 10 Computer Malware Programs

Research carried out by G Data Security Labs indicates that unclosed security holes in browser plug-ins are very much in fashion with bands of cyber criminals. This distribution concept means that ...
CRN

Malware Responses: What To Do Before, During And After An Attack

• Always use licensed software, and keep all software on every system up to date with the latest critical patches. • Scan all systems regularly to ensure they are virus-, Trojan-, and ...
VentureBeat

Malware and best practices for malware removal

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