Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world, and it is used by billions of people. However, its widespread usage also makes it a prime target for bad actors who exploit various methods, ...

1. Use anti-virus software and keep it up to date. Make sure you have anti-virus software on your computer. With new viruses emerging daily, anti-virus programs need regular updates, like annual flu ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Expert Consumers has recognized Webroot for its lightweight approach to antivirus protection, highlighting the software's ability to deliver essential security ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

Cybercriminals use ErrTraffic tool to automate malware distribution through fake browser error messages, with attacks achieving 60% conversion rates.

Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...

Not all Windows updates are security updates, but even scheduled cumulative updates that add new features to the operating system platform sometimes impact security areas. Take, for example, the ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Avira is a cybersecurity company known for its freemium ...

If you haven't updated your iPhone yet, now's the time. Apple has officially rolled out iOS 18.6, and while the update may seem small, it packs a powerful punch. With 29 security vulnerabilities ...

‘This ecosystem is mature, professional enough to let you put the customer first,’ Microsoft CVP David Weston says. Upcoming limited access to a Windows endpoint security platform for third-party ...

Independent antivirus labs put macOS antivirus tools to the test, reporting scores that let us know which ones are the most effective. Both AV-Test and AV-Comparatives routinely give Bitdefender ...