Antivirus is the guard posted at your hardware, whereas identity security is out on the battlefield. Antivirus works inside ...

Antivirus software is supposed to keep you safe, but lab tests reveal that many apps collect far more data than you might ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware.The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates.To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

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 ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

Everyday Mac users are now a common target for hackers and one of the key ways they attempt to infiltrate the systems is ...

There’s an unspoken rule in PC gaming that goes a little something like this: “Bar cutting off your right leg, you should do everything you can to maximize your PC performance for games.” Because of ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...