ZDNET's key takeaways Modern antivirus tools have made PC infections rare, but they can still occur.Most viruses are designed to go unnoticed, quietly working in the background. Some of the quickest ...

A newly discovered malware infected multiple Firefox browser add-ons with more than 50,000 downloads combined.

With DroidLock, crooks take over a phone and threaten to delete its data if the owner doesn't pay up. Follow these steps to ...

Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like antivirus software, this software is built right into modern operating systems ...

Millions of users have been affected by a spyware campaign that has hijacked popular browser extensions. Here’s how it works and how to stay safe.

Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before ...

Notepad++ version 8.8.9 was released to fix a security weakness in its WinGUp update tool after researchers and users ...

There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Marine viruses deploy a sophisticated Trojan horse maneuver that enables them to dismantle the energy systems of ocean bacteria and use the breakdown products for self-replication. This finding comes ...

Is your old laptop frustratingly slow? Learn how to speed up an old laptop with practical tips like upgrading to an SSD, ...

WhatsApp and Telegram are two of the most widely used instant messaging platforms globally, relied on by billions for secure communication. However, a new Android banking trojan called Sturnus has ...