Q: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer — what are the signs of it being infected? A: It could be malware. Malware is a general term for any kind of ‘malicious’ software designed to exploit ...

QUESTION: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer – what are the signs of it being infected? ANSWER: Malware is a general term for any kind of "malicious" software designed to exploit users or ...

We want to warn you about a scam that you may encounter while browsing the web. A McAfee antivirus pop-up suddenly appears on your computer, claiming your device is infected and your McAfee ...

Since early January, a worm that has been referred to by several names, including "Downadup," "Kido" and "Conficker," has been infecting millions of computers around the world. The worm exploits a ...

Fake virus alerts prey on your fear and urgency—but spotting them doesn’t have to be tricky. Thankfully, some straightforward methods make recognizing fake warnings simple, helping you stay calm and ...

This insidious malware is hard to root out, which is why it's making a lot of money for its distributors Can you believe it? As I sat down this morning to write this column, I got hit by a drive-by ...

It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...

A source reached out to me over Telegram. I didn’t realize his account was compromised until it was almost too late.