Billions of smart home devices open to attack: What to do By Nicholas Fearn last updated 18 June 20 A serious security flaw in smart-home devices could let hackers bypass security systems, steal data and launch cyberattacks.
Coronavirus crisis spurs crooks to email malware-infested resumes By Nicholas Fearn published 8 June 20 Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the global pandemic by attaching malware to resumes and medical-leave requests.
Malware surges as cyber crooks take advantage of global pandemic, report finds By Nicholas Fearn published 3 June 20 Malwarebytes says cyber criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a huge increase in malware attacks.
AVG AntiVirus Free review By Brian Nadel published 20 May 20 AVG AntiVirus Free is beaten in features by its more glamorous sibling Avast Free Antivirus and beaten in malware protection by everything else.
Windows Defender review By Brian Nadel last updated 4 June 21 Windows Defender isn't the absolute best antivirus software, but it's easily good enough to be your main malware defense.
Android spyware gives attackers total control of your phone: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 14 May 20 Russian crooks are targeting people throughout the Western world with sophisticated Android spyware that can take total control of your phone.
Macs under attack by North Korean spies — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil last updated 1 July 20 North Korea's most feared hacking crew is targeting Macs with stealthy spyware, Malwarebytes reported.
28 antivirus products share nasty flaw that can brick your PC: What you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 14 June 21 Many antivirus programs can be tricked into deleting their own files or critical system files, researchers showed.
Malwarebytes launches Privacy, its own WireGuard-based VPN service By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 June 20 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.
Nasty Windows 10 flaw breaks Windows Defender: Protect yourself now By Henry T. Casey published 17 April 20 A Microsoft malware-definition update has borked the built-in Windows Defender antivirus software, but we've got a solution.
Zoom attracting malware attacks: How to protect yourself By Kate Kozuch last updated 31 March 20 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 10 bug reportedly cripples built-in antivirus: What to do By Kate Kozuch last updated 30 March 20 Windows Defender, the antivirus component of Windows 10, is skipping files during security scans for no apparent reason.
Malwarebytes Free review By Brian Nadel last updated 7 April 20 Malwarebytes Free doesn't replace antivirus software, but it works alongside it to keep your system clean.
Beware: This fake VPN installer is stealing users' passwords By Paul Wagenseil last updated 16 July 20 Russian crooks have put up a fake ProtonVPN website to get you to download and install malware.
Should you still pay for antivirus software? By Emily Long last updated 31 March 20 Now that Windows Defender is so reliable, what's the point of paying for antivirus software? There are still a few good reasons.
Coronavirus 'cure' emails are spreading malware, stealing passwords By Paul Wagenseil last updated 6 April 20 Scam emails promising coronavirus cures or safety tips are trying to steal your passwords or infect your computer.
What is stalkerware, and how can it hurt you? By Seth Rosenblatt last updated 17 April 20 Antivirus makers are finally starting to see the threat of stalkerware apps, but more needs to be done to protect victims from digital domestic abuse.
Macs face nearly twice as many online threats as Windows PCs (report) By Paul Wagenseil last updated 14 August 20 Mac users are likely to see far more adware and other threats than their Windows counterparts, Malwarebytes says.
Dangerous new malware spreads over Wi-Fi: Protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil last updated 12 February 20 A new variant of the Emotet Trojan is a Wi-Fi worm that can hop over the air from one wireless network to another.
These 9 Android apps can take over your phone: What to do By Jesus Diaz last updated 17 April 20 Trend Micro found 9 new Google Play Store apps that can take over your Google and Facebook accounts.
No Joker: Malware found in pirated Oscar-nominated movies By Paul Wagenseil last updated 23 April 20 Dozens of phishing sites and hundreds of malware-laden files offer to show you Oscar-nominated movie for free, Kaspersky reports.
Crooks are using the coronavirus outbreak to spread malware By Paul Wagenseil last updated 27 June 22 Kaspersky and IBM researchers have seen at least two malware-distribution campaigns that use fear of the Wuhan coronavirus to get people to open booby-trapped files.
It's official: Avast will no longer share your data with advertisers By Paul Wagenseil published 30 January 20 Avast announced that it and its subsidiary AVG would no longer share user browsing data with advertisers, following reports that detailed the practice.
Avast and AVG collect and sell your browsing history: What you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 6 April 20 Avast and AVG's free antivirus software collects your browsing history and sells it, but there are ways to opt out.
This nasty malware hit 1 out of every 10 Macs last year By Paul Wagenseil last updated 23 April 20 Kaspersky researchers say the Shlayer Trojan hit 10% of Macs in 2019 and comprises 30% of Mac malware attacks just by itself.
StrandHogg flaw lets hackers hijack nearly any Android phone By Paul Wagenseil published 4 December 19 This Android flaw affects almost all phones and all versions, and there is no fix yet.
Google admits it can't fight Android malware by itself By Paul Wagenseil published 6 November 19 Google announced an alliance with three mobile-security firms to fight Android malware, a tacit admission that the tech giant needs help in that department.
Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus review By Sean Riley last updated 23 April 20 Kaspersky Mobile Security works well, but its feature set lags behind the times.
Pitfalls to look out for when choosing your antivirus software By Rob Hall published 23 October 19 From the downsides to free antivirus, to software that slows you down.
Free or Paid-For: The Pros and Cons of Your Antivirus Software Choices By Rob Hall last updated 13 February 20 We all like to save money...but is it too much of a risk? Discover whether free antivirus is worth going for over paid-for software.
