The earliest antivirus programs identified known malware by matching byte patterns called signatures. Modern malware techniques defeat signature-based detection, so modern antivirus apps like ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

It’s no secret that the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks have been growing steadily for the last few years, in part due to AI opening the doors to even low-skilled threat actors to launch ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Sunday’s statewide cyberattack has left many Nevadans wondering how to keep their personal information safe from hackers. While malware protection software can be pricey, ...

The March 2025 Malware Protection Test evaluated the ability of 19 leading security products to detect and prevent infections from a wide range of malware threats. Unlike other tests focusing solely ...

PCWorld reports that cybercriminals are distributing ‘Massiv’ malware through fake IPTV streaming apps that appear functional but primarily serve to steal banking credentials. This Android malware can ...

PromptSpy Android malware abuses Google Gemini to analyze screens, automate persistence, block removal, and enable VNC-based remote device control.

Attackers are increasingly using AI to generate adaptable malware that can evade traditional defenses, making familiar security playbooks less reliable by the day.