Something that causes a security risk at a BIOS level should never be allowed ...

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 ...

Open source malware surged 73% in 2025, with npm as a key target with rising risks in software supply chains and developer environments.

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 ...

According to the firm’s latest supply chain security report, there was a 73% increase in detections of malicious open-source packages in 2025. The past year also saw a huge jump in the scope of ...

For the first time security researchers have spotted a type of malicious software that overwrites update functions for other applications, which could pose additional long-term risks for users. The ...

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 ...

• Always use licensed software, and keep all software on every system up to date with the latest critical patches. • Scan all systems regularly to ensure they are virus-, Trojan-, and ...

New program helps safeguard the digital lives of students no matter their lifestyle, location, or means with premium protection for free ...

Discover how crypto malware operates through cryptojacking and ransomware, with real-world examples such as WannaMine and PowerGhost ...

Chances are you haven’t heard about Malwarebytes. The company has quietly become a force in security technology, achieving more than 100 million downloads of its anti-malware product since 2008. Now ...