It never hurts to have a friend watch your back, whether in the real world or online. Arguably, it's even more important online, where a single misplaced click can expose you to all manner of cyber ...

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 ...

Malware can cripple a computer, steal personal data, and compromise security, yet protection doesn't always require paid software. By combining built-in tools, safe browsing habits, and free antivirus ...

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

The FBI said today that it removed Chinese malware from 4,258 US-based computers and networks by sending commands that forced the malware to use its “self-delete” function. The People’s Republic of ...

Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you ...

The difference between a virus and a worm is not semantic. A virus waits for a user to trigger it; a worm exploits ...

Windows users who don't always install the updates rolled out by Microsoft each month for Patch Tuesday will want to install the ones for June. That's because the latest round of patches fixes a flaw ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hackers are a busy bunch, with more than 300 million computers hacked every year — and there's a dizzying range of ways in which a ...

Malwarebytes starts off a bit cheaper, at $44.99 per year for one device. But for more than one, the price is $39.99 plus $10 for each additional computer, all the way up to $229.99 for 20. Buying ...

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