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 ...

Your PC's antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you're dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can't shift, a USB ...

Virus removal tools can be standalone one-time scanners or built into full antivirus software. They scan your system for malicious files and remove them. Standalone tools are great as a second opinion ...

The world is not a safe place, neither for humans nor for your Windows machine. Malware attacks are always a threat to the security of your computer and your personal data. Although Windows 11 has ...

Malwarebytes vs. ESET: Which anti-malware solution is best for you? Your email has been sent Before we jump into it, let’s go over what anti-malware solutions do. These products help users protect ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

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Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

A new Phobos ransomware variant frames the popular VX-Underground malware-sharing collective, indicating the group is behind attacks using the encryptor. Phobos launched in 2018 in what is believed to ...