Computer malware is every bit as scary as it sounds. Fortunately, when you understand what it is and how to prevent it, your computing experience becomes much less stressful. So, what is malware?

Spyware is a type of malware that monitors you, steals sensitive information from your PC, and sends it to third parties without your knowledge.

Google security researchers have identified what they say is the first known case of hackers using AI-powered malware in a ...

The challenge for enterprises is no longer just to defend their networks, but to anticipate an adversary who is innovating at ...

The ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity threats necessitates constant vigilance against emerging threats. One such threat gaining traction is crypto malware. Recent statistics reveal a disturbing ...

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 ...

ClipBanker is a type of malware that targets cryptocurrency users by silently replacing copied wallet addresses in the clipboard with those controlled by attackers. Once installed, ClipBanker monitors ...

When it’s time to upgrade to a new computer, the excitement can be overshadowed by the concern of transferring existing data without bringing along any unwanted viruses or malware. Philip from Troy, ...

ClickFix is a social engineering trick that hackers have been using more and more since early 2024 to spread malware. It fools you into running malicious commands on your own computer, and the attack ...

In November 2024, Microsoft Incident Response researchers uncovered a remote access Trojan (RAT) called StilachiRAT. This discovery highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats, with the malware ...