Antivirus

Apple approved the notorious Shlayer malware for installation on macOS Catalina and Big Sur, security researchers say.

A new strain of the Qbot malware hijacks email threads and online banking sessions to steal passwords and other credentials, researchers say.

Microsoft is not forcing you to use Windows Defender, but a change in the Windows Registry options makes it much harder to go without any kind of antivirus protection permanently.

The FakeSpy Android malware now comes embedded in phony postal-service apps from all over the world.

Now that Sony has instituted its first bug-bounty program, up to $50,000 or more awaits successful bug hunters who find security flaws in the PS4 console.

The new 'Lucifer' malware barges into Windows machines, sets up cryptocurrency mining and then spreads throughout local networks using NSA-created exploits.

Kaspersky Total Security wins the 2020 Tom's Guide Award for best antivirus program.

Cybercriminals are using a popular Google tool to steal credit card numbers from online shopping sites, Kaspersky reported.

Researchers warn that hackers are selling the personal information of players of the Stalker Online game to the highest bidder on the dark web.

North Korean state-sponsored hackers may try to launch a massive wave of phishing attacks against the U.S., U.K., India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore this weekend, a security firm said.

Researchers are warning network operators to defend against a dangerous keylogger that is expected to be around for some time.

Kaspersky is warning gamers of potential security threats because online crooks are using password-stealing Trojans to compromise online gaming accounts.

Phony emails claiming to involve victims in Black Lives Matter are infecting PCs with information-stealing malware.

A serious security flaw in smart-home devices could let hackers bypass security systems, steal data and launch cyberattacks.

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the global pandemic by attaching malware to resumes and medical-leave requests.

Malwarebytes says cyber criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a huge increase in malware attacks.

Russian crooks are targeting people throughout the Western world with sophisticated Android spyware that can take total control of your phone.

North Korea's most feared hacking crew is targeting Macs with stealthy spyware, Malwarebytes reported.

Many antivirus programs can be tricked into deleting their own files or critical system files, researchers showed.

Malwarebytes launched its Privacy VPN service, becoming the latest in a string of antivirus makers to offer VPNs, but the first to offer the new WireGuard protocol.

A Microsoft malware-definition update has borked the built-in Windows Defender antivirus software, but we've got a solution.

Zoom's rising popularity makes the video-conferencing software a ripe target for cybercriminals, who seem to be gearing up to take advantage of Zoom users.

Windows Defender, the antivirus component of Windows 10, is skipping files during security scans for no apparent reason.

Russian crooks have put up a fake ProtonVPN website to get you to download and install malware.

Scam emails promising coronavirus cures or safety tips are trying to steal your passwords or infect your computer.

Mac users are likely to see far more adware and other threats than their Windows counterparts, Malwarebytes says.

A new variant of the Emotet Trojan is a Wi-Fi worm that can hop over the air from one wireless network to another.

Trend Micro found 9 new Google Play Store apps that can take over your Google and Facebook accounts.

Dozens of phishing sites and hundreds of malware-laden files offer to show you Oscar-nominated movie for free, Kaspersky reports.