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 ...

Bitdefender vs. Malwarebytes: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection? Malwarebytes is best known for its free malware cleanup tool, but its full-featured antivirus software is also worth considering ...

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 ...

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

A person compares Bitdefender and Norton antivirus software pricing on a Windows PC. Photo by Tracey Truly / Digital Trends Bitdefender and Norton consistently rank among the best antivirus software ...

While Microsoft has strengthened Windows security over the years, cyber threats have also evolved and become more sophisticated. A single misstep can compromise your PC, allowing malware to operate ...

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The just-released beta of Microsoft Security Essentials is a solid, free tool that protects against malware while taking up few system resources and staying out of your way as much as possible. This ...

Overview: Malware sandboxes use AI and cloud tech to detect hidden threats efficiently.Tools like ANY.RUN and VMRay help ...