How to turn off Windows Defender By Billy Givens Windows Defender (aka Microsoft Defender) is an excellent free antivirus program, but sometimes you need to turn it off in Windows 10. Here's how.
8 essential tips for protecting your phone from hackers By Emily Long Worried your phone could fall prey to hackers? Here's a few simple steps to lock things down.
What to Do If You're Infected by Ransomware By Paul Wagenseil If ransomware hits your computer, don't panic. Here are several things you can do.
How to Protect Yourself from WannaCry Ransomware By Paul Wagenseil The WannaCry ransomware is pretty scary, but there simple ways to protect yourself from it. Here are just a few.
How to Install, Use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac By Henry T. Casey With the Mac version of its free Anti-Malwarebytes software, Malwarebytes comes to rescue Apple users plagued by browser-hijacking adware.
12 Computer Security Mistakes You're Probably Making By John Corpuz Here are 12 common mistakes that result in malware infections, computer viruses or getting your computer outright hacked.
Computer Worms: What They Are and How to Stop Them By Tom's Guide Staff We hear a lot about viruses and Trojans, but not much about worms. What exactly is a computer worm, what does it do and how can you protect yourself from one?
Drive-By Downloads: How They Attack and How to Defend Yourself By Tom's Guide Staff Drive-by downloads are one of the most effective and sneaky ways of spreading malware, yet few people know they even exist. Here's an explanation of what they are, and how you can protect yourself against them.
Trojan Horses: What They Are and How to Avoid Them By Tom's Guide Staff Trojan horses are among the most prevalent forms of malware, yet there's often little explanation of how they differ from computer viruses and worms.
How to Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Virus App for Android By Cherlynn Low The well-regarded anti-virus software maker Malwarebytes introduced its first mobile security app. Here's how to use it.
Mobile Security Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Tom's Guide Staff, David Eitelbach Ready to make the jump to a smartphone but worried about the risks? Here's how to keep your iPhone or Android phone secure.
