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 ...

Not all viruses affect computer systems in the same way, but there are several warning signs to look out for including: In some situations, a PC virus won't cause any noticeable changes to your system ...

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 ...

Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

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 ...

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 ...

An anti-virus program crashing during a scan adds insult to injury: you're already trying to do right by removing malware infections. There's no stand-out cause for crashing during a virus scan; while ...

PC Smart Cleanup is a PC cleaner and system optimization program that states it can increase a computer's performance and privacy by fixing registry, malware, and privacy issues on the computer. When ...