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How to Remove Malware from Your PC Using a USB Drive

Your PC's antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you're dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can't shift, a USB ...

How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga

Spanish entrepreneur Bernardo Quintero, whose company is at the root of Google's Málaga cybersecurity hub, identified the ...
Opinion
Computer WeeklyOpinion

What is driving the rise of infostealer malware?

Infostealer malware is a growing problem for cyber security teams, and our data tells us that attacks have the potential to cause significant damage to businesses. That is because lax security ...
Bleeping Computer

FBI deletes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of US computers

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that the FBI has deleted Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in networks across the United States. The malware, controlled by the Chinese ...
Kim Komando

Malware warning: Red flags your computer is under attack

It’s Computer Security Day, and there’s no better time to remind you malware is lurking everywhere. From phishing emails to unsuspecting ads, just one wrong click can compromise your personal info or ...

Fake MAS Windows activation domain used to spread PowerShell malware

A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell ...
techtimes

DOGE Software Engineer's Computer Infected by Malware, Stolen Data Leaked Online

The controversies surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are not yet over as another incident has taken place. A software engineer has become a victim of a data leak, and the ...
Computerworld

Detekt tool finds the Hacking Team’s secret surveillance malware on PC

If you’ve ever wondered if the government has you under surveillance via your PC, then you need to run the new and free malware detection tool Detekt. It has already found traces of the Hacking Team's ...
Polygon

Malware plucks at the bland horrors of the computer desktop

It's impossible to feel nostalgic about malware. I've been trying all week, and it's just not happening. Remember those illicit programs that came piggybacking in on dodgy installers or laced ...
PC World

7 warning signs your computer was hacked — and what to do

Your antivirus will protect you from many online threats, but no antivirus is perfect. Truth is, your PC can still be hacked even if you’re using reputable security software with a solid track record.
PC Magazine

Malwarebytes vs. Norton: Which Antivirus Titan Comes Out on Top?

Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you ...