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 ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

Keep your computer and other devices safe from viruses and other harmful software with these top-rated antivirus programs.

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 and easiest ways to ...

SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and CrowdStrike Falcon are among my top recommendations for businesses looking for an enterprise antivirus solution.

Malware (malicious software) seems to be getting worse. No surprise since there’s big money in it as a recent article in the Wall Street Journal pointed out. Typical scams aim to scare unsophisticated ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn't immune to malware. We've tested the top programs to identify the ...