Firewalls act as gatekeepers that regulate data flow between internal and external networks based on security rules, while antivirus tools detect malicious activity in a computer or network system ...

You get what you pay for. That’s what they always say, right? And while that can be true for many things, antivirus software is a little different. There are reputable free antivirus solutions out ...

The importance of anti-virus programs in safeguarding our digital experiences cannot be overstated, especially when our lives are connected to the internet more than ever. The online world has become ...

Both Avast One Basic and AVG AntiVirus Free provide excellent antivirus and security protection at absolutely no cost. Is one better than the other? I compare their most important capabilities and ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. AVG offers a variety of cybersecurity tools to keep your ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

Sasser, Netsky, Bagle: The viruses and worms just keep on coming. And if you get infected, every other system you re connected to and everyone in your e-mail address book will be at risk, too. Here ...

Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

For the millions of computer users still running older versions of Microsoft Windows, the latest bundle of security upgrades for Windows XP customers may provide little comfort. But there are plenty ...

Saying that online safety is now its customers’ primary concern, Microsoft Corp. will offer McAfee virus scan and firewall products to U.S. customers of its upcoming MSN Premium broadband Internet ...