12 Computer Security Mistakes You're Probably Making By John Corpuz published 27 August 14 Here are 12 common mistakes that result in malware infections, computer viruses or getting your computer outright hacked.
Symantec's 'Death of Antivirus' Is a Dangerous Marketing Ploy By Paul Wagenseil published 7 May 14 Symantec is marketing to IT pros with its proclamation that antivirus is dead. But don't be fooled: Consumers still need antivirus software.
What Is a Banking Trojan? By Chad Brooks published 12 March 14 You may not have heard of them, but banking Trojans are the biggest online threat to American small businesses and homeowners. Here's an explanation of what they are and what to do.
Computer Worms: What They Are and How to Stop Them By Tom's Guide Staff published 7 March 14 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 published 6 March 14 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 published 20 February 14 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.
Botnets: What They Are, and How They Threaten Your Computer By Tom's Guide Staff published 4 January 14 We often hear about 'botnets' formed by countless 'zombie' computers herded together by http://admin.bestofmedia.com/contentmgr3/cybercriminals. But what exactly is a botnet, and what danger does it pose to the average computer user?
What Is a Computer Virus? By Tom's Guide Staff published 4 January 14 Security experts constantly tell computer users to protect themselves against viruses. But what exactly is a computer virus, and is it the same thing as a computer worm or Trojan horse?
Free AVG AntiVirus Comes to Apple Macs By Kelly Ohannessian published 12 December 13 The free anti-virus software, long popular on PCs, now has a version for Apple's computers.
How to Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Virus App for Android By Cherlynn Low published 22 October 13 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 published 10 October 13 Ready to make the jump to a smartphone but worried about the risks? Here's how to keep your iPhone or Android phone secure.
Bitdefender, F-Secure, Kaspersky Rated Top Anti-Virus Suites By Marshall Honorof published 19 August 13 AV-TEST, a security firm based in Madgeburg, Germany, gives top ratings to Bitdefender, F-Secure, Kaspersky antivirus suites.
Kaspersky Offering Free Anti-Theft, AV Protection for Android By Kevin Parrish published 27 March 13 These apps offer 30 days of premium coverage before reverting to "lite" versions.
10 Free Online Diagnostic Tools By John Corpuz published 18 February 13 Online diagnostic tools allow you to diagnose and troubleshoot your machine. Keep an eye on your system and keep malware out with these free online tools!
