A man uses a laptop at a coffee shop in downtown Hanoi. - AFP A man uses a laptop at a coffee shop in downtown Hanoi. - AFP In 2022, there were over 1.3 billion malware programmes in existence and 10 ...

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 ...

Virus removal tools can be standalone one-time scanners or built into full antivirus software. They scan your system for malicious files and remove them. Standalone tools are great as a second opinion ...

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 ...

On Windows 11, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides real-time protection for malware (such as viruses, ransomware, ...

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 ...

Thanks to several rigorous security measures Apple integrates into its computers, Macs are generally considered among the safest systems. However, there’s always an opportunity for malware and ...

Antivirus software is not free of errors and sometimes reports computer viruses where there are none. For this reason, the company Procolored, a manufacturer of textile printers, indignantly defended ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

Q: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? A: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you can check ...

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 ...