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 ...

A teenage programmer (Ada) learns the importance of of being safe online with her friend Computer Head. Suitable for teaching at KS3, KS4 and National 4 and 5.

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports that a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been detected in limited attacks, ...

Your smartphone is like a mini computer that fits in your pocket, so—just like your laptop—it's also vulnerable to malware. On your mobile device, this can often take the form of spyware, adware, or ...

ClickFix is a social engineering trick that hackers have been using more and more since early 2024 to spread malware. It fools you into running malicious commands on your own computer, and the attack ...

(CNN) -- Nearly 30,000 Macs world-wide have been infected with mysterious malware, according to researchers at security firm Red Canary. The malware, which the company calls Silver Sparrow, does not ...