This is an important one. Some free antivirus software programs claim they will offer real-time monitoring when you use them. This means that as you scroll on your phone or computer, or download items ...

In 2025, most devices feature built-in antivirus software that scans files you attempt to download, blocking anything it deems suspicious. Antivirus tools also perform automated scans to remove ...

Panda Security blazed new trails in PC security when it launched its free cloud-based antivirus protection last year. Now, Panda Security is expanding the protection provided in the free version, and ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Overview: Cyber threats now target individuals across PCs, Macs, and smartphonesModern antivirus tools protect against ...

Keeping your Windows PC secure from viruses and malware is an essential part of being a Windows user. Microsoft has the Windows Security app built-in, but you might prefer something else. However, ...

Computer viruses designed to harm or gain access to your computer are more common than ever. Each type has an end goal in mind: to make money, whether through selling your personal data or demanding ...

Antivirus has become these days a catch-all term. It doesn’t just mean blocking literal computer viruses, trojans, and other bits of malicious code meant to attack your PC. When you opt to go beyond ...

Many Mac users wonder if they need extra antivirus software. The answer depends on what you use your Mac for and where you’re using it from. The macOS operating system is tightly controlled and uses ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

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