Sometimes viruses and malware can cripple a laptop completely. When this happens, you might not be able to access the Internet to download current virus definitions or patterns needed to remove the ...

Malicious software, or malware, can wreak havoc on a small business. Some viruses can obtain sensitive data from unsecured workstations, while other infections, like worms, can slow computer or ...

Network packet analyzer or Online Ad Scanner are the names for the same potentially unwanted program, or PUP, that is installed by free software you download from the Internet. When installed, this ...

Downloading files from the Internet is an everyday activity for all of us. Whether for work or for entertainment, we often download files. However, a simple virus file downloaded from the internet can ...

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no ...

I am looking for information on how I would go about scanning the various computers on my home network. I have 7 machines that are set up across two networks but have never contemplated doing a virus ...

Managing websites is not easy these days because it’s not just about pushing products, but it is also about the websites’ security. Hackers are known to place malware, virus, and even use it for ...

Antivirus software may already be installed on your computer but here’s what you need to know about how it works and keeps you safe online in the background.

Should Linux include a virus scanning layer? Kernel developers debate the best way to protect virus-vulnerable OSs from malware stored on a Linux server. The TALPA malware scanning API was covered in ...

BUCHAREST, Romania " February 6, 2009 " BitDefender', a global provider of award-winning antivirus software and data security solutions, has launched a new version of BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for ...

We used an anti-virus scanner to pre-scan messages for viruses and delete them before passing the message onto the anti-spam scanners we were testing. It raised the question – what is a best practice ...