ZDNET's key takeaways 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 ...

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 ...

As a good PC user, I run security software in Windows to protect my computer from malware that may pop up as I go about my day. But what about malware that tries to launch before Windows even loads?

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 ...

Your computer has been acting strange lately — running slower than usual, showing weird pop-ups, or behaving in ways that make you suspicious something isn’t right. These could be signs that malware, ...

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 ...

Antivirus software is not free of errors and sometimes reports computer viruses where there are none. For this reason, the company Procolored, a manufacturer of textile printers, indignantly defended ...

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 ...

1. What is search parameter injection? Search parameter injection attacks are a new, sophisticated method used by criminals to obtain your data or even gain access to your PC. Criminals place adverts ...