For many years, Windows users had to rely on a third-party security tool to keep viruses and malware at bay, but now Microsoft's operating system comes with its own package, in the form of Windows ...

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

Global cybercriminals make trillions of dollars each year. Much of their success comes from exploiting the mistakes that we make—by clicking on phishing links, forgetting to update critical software, ...

The more we live our lives digitally, the more important it is to keep our computers and other devices safe from data loss, fraud, and spying. Although most people today use phones more than computers ...

PCMag published its first antivirus software review way back in 1988, and in the 36 years since then, the cybersecurity landscape has changed considerably. Today’s computer users face an enormous ...

PC maker Gateway revised its contract with computer security software firm Symantec to preinstall versions of Norton Internet Security 2005 for its Gateway and eMachines consumer desktop and notebooks ...

Working from home opens up security risks you just don't face in the office. When IT staff isn't available, these simple tips will help protect your company's data, as well as your own. When the IBM ...

Internet security is a complex topic even for experts in the field, and for average people the terminology can be downright confusing. While you may not need to know every technical term out there, ...

Microsoft's insistence that a computer must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 component built into the motherboard for it to be eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade is evidence of just how ...

Retailers begin stocking Microsoft Corp.'s new antivirus and computer security software suite today, marking the debut of a major competitor in the PC security market. Microsoft's OneCare product was ...