The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...

Windows users are encountering a new run of malware that is infecting their PC by impersonating some of the system's most commonly used apps.

Feds are looking to hear from victims after several games on Valve’s Steam platform were found to be distributing malicious ...

Malware can cripple a computer, steal personal data, and compromise security, yet protection doesn't always require paid software. By combining built-in tools, safe browsing habits, and free antivirus ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Scenario: You suddenly realize that the file you just downloaded, and opened, and ...

If you downloaded one of these games, the FBI wants you to reach out.

The FBI is asking gamers who installed Steam titles containing malware to provide information as part of an ongoing ...

This is something we don’t have to tell our readers, but it’s recommended for everyone — especially those with a Windows PC — to have a virus scanner installed. Luckily the world isn’t devoid of ...

Free malware scanners help find hidden threats on your PC that normal antivirus programs may miss.Running regular scans keeps ...

Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you ...