How to turn off Windows Defender By Billy Givens published 3 August 21 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 published 12 November 20 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 published 30 June 17 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 published 19 May 17 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 published 16 July 15 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 published 27 August 14 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 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.
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.