Your PC's antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you're dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can't shift, a USB ...

Every device you use is under attack. And malware isn’t just a prank that slows down your PC anymore — it’s big business. Modern malware is the domain of organized crime, from ransomware that holds ...

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 ...

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?

A few days ago, at WashingtonPost.com Brian Krebs blogged about businesses that had money stolen from them courtesy of malware on their computers. One of the companies was Slack Auto Parts in ...

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 ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

A malware originating from China has now been contained after the FBI gained a court order to have the harmful code deleted from thousands of Windows PCs. The agency has successfully put an end to the ...

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 ...

The US has again taken court-approved action to remove malware from privately-held internet-connected computers across the country, part of an effort by a number of countries to combat infections of a ...