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 ...

I have an old computer with (Windows) XP that is running very slow (I think it has a virus). I would like to get a new computer and transfer things to the new computer but I’m afraid it will transfer ...

As a consultant, I’m occasionally called on to remove malicious software (malware) from infected Windows computers. A recent case offered a stark example of something well known to techies, no ...

Crypto-mining malware is being hidden in fake versions of popular software distributed via free download sites and is avoiding detection by waiting for a month before it runs in a campaign that has ...

In the digital age, our lives have become inexplicably intertwined with the internet. From paying our bills, and going to school, to doing our jobs, its ubiquity has changed the world in ways we could ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

QUESTION: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer – what are the signs of it being infected? ANSWER: Malware is a general term for any kind of "malicious" software designed to exploit users or ...

A C2 or C&C attack includes the set of tools and techniques that hackers use to communicate with the compromised devices in order to give the instructions to spread the infection. In a Command and ...

If your Windows computer has reset itself and you have lost all your files, one of the following two statements may be true for you: Case 1: Your computer might be infected Case 2: It might be a ...