Computerworld

Removing malware from an infected PC – battling antivirus programs

As a consultant, I’m occasionally called on to remove malicious software (malware) from infected Windows computers. A recent case offered a stark example of something well known to techies, no ...
Houston Chronicle

Try advanced programs to purge persistent malware

Q: I am using Windows 7 with the latest Chrome browser. When I go to a website and click on a link, I invariably am sent to a different Web page and my antivirus software puts out a message asking me ...
VentureBeat

Malware and best practices for malware removal

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now What is malware? Types of malware in 2022 ...
Techlicious

Can You Run Microsoft Defender and Another AV App at the Same Time?

Microsoft’s free built-in security software for Windows PCs, Defender Antivirus, provides excellent anti-malware protection for Windows PCs. However, it lacks some extras found in third-party products ...
PC World

5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC’s antivirus

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 ...
PC Magazine

This Malware Can Infect Your PC With Over 20 Malicious Programs

The malware is known as NullMixer, and it’s so far attacked over 47,500 users, Kaspersky said in a report released on Monday. It can download over 20 Trojans and malicious programs once it installs, ...
VentureBeat

Malwarebytes quietly becomes a big player in anti-malware software

Chances are you haven’t heard about Malwarebytes. The company has quietly become a force in security technology, achieving more than 100 million downloads of its anti-malware product since 2008. Now ...
AppleInsider

How macOS protects your data from malware

Malware is bad software you don't want to encounter, as it can harm your Mac or cause data loss. Here's how to protect against it. With security being an ever-increasing concern in the connected age, ...
Computerworld

Different approaches to removing malware

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 ...
CoinTelegraph

Crypto-swiping malware infects 28K users, steals just $6K: Report

A cryptojacking and stealing malware has infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers have stolen only $6,000. A malware that infected tens of thousands of devices ...
CoinTelegraph

What is crypto malware, and how to detect it?

The ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity threats necessitates constant vigilance against emerging threats. One such threat gaining traction is crypto malware. Recent statistics reveal a disturbing ...