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 ...

Antivirus programs are comprehensive packages that not only detect and block virus types, but often also include functions to ...

ZDNET tested the best antivirus software on the market that supports multiple operating systems, VPNS, and robust protection.

We researched and tested top antivirus software like Bitdefender and McAfee to help you select the best cybersecurity suite for your digital safety needs.

Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but tend to cause similar ...

Cybersecurity software is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a must for every PC user. Our tests show not only who protects best, but who does so without slowing down your computer.” — Andreas Clementi, ...

You’ve heard the term, but what does it actually mean? Learn from our expert how these self-replicating programs sneak in, spread, and slow your system down, plus what you need to know to stay ahead.

If a ransom note suddenly appears on your PC screen, your PC has been hacked. But computer attacks are not always so drastic and clear-cut. For the less obvious cases, you’ll need a finer sense and ...

Thanks to the advent of AI, cyber threats are evolving rapidly and some even have the ability to adjust their code on the fly to penetrate a system. While all of this sounds dystopian and scary, the ...