Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

Antivirus software offers digital protection and defends against malware. But it can't shield you from everything.

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Malware protection software, also known as anti-malware, safeguards ...

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 ...

Mark Russinovich couldn’t understand how the rootkit had sneaked onto his system. An expert on the internals of the Windows operating system, he is careful when it comes to computer security and ...

Small but growing companies and disorganized larger companies fall into the same trap with desktop security products. One day, someone notices that each computer has a different anti-virus package, a ...