A computer worm is a type of malware that, once it infects a machine, can automatically copy and extend itself to connected devices.

Your smartphone holds your entire life, making it a prime target for hackers and spies. Here's how to protect it.

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 ...

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

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?

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

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, ...

ATLANTA — From phishing, spear phishing, job scams, to romance scams, hackers attempt trillions of cyberattacks every day. While most of us are aware of the havoc clicking on a malicious link can ...

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 ...

ClickFix, a social engineering tactic that has been targeting both Windows and Mac users since early 2024, continues to evolve. Just last month, I reported on how attackers were using fake CAPTCHA ...

PirateFi, a Steam game, was found spreading Vidar malware, stealing user data. Steam removed it, but gamers must take urgent security steps. Earlier this month, researchers discovered that a ...