Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to protect against phishing and ransomware as well as other features such as ...

The makers of CleanMyMac now offer a stand-alone security app for Mac users that offers malware protection, a VPN, and more.

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco ... security suites, and all kinds of security software through their paces. I've been writing and editing stories for almost ...

Although Windows 10 is no longer officially supported, Microsoft says users can now sign up for free security updates. Here’s what you need to do step-by-step.

Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the ...

Secure Boot is a feature of your computer's UEFI that only allows approved operating systems to boot up.

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall. The program, ...

The Computer Security and Privacy programs offer comprehensive knowledge in software security, network security, and computer privacy. The curriculum covers technical ...