CNET

Malware Has Gotten Smarter. Here's How Your Antivirus Has, Too

Antivirus software used to hunt for known malware, but now it’s predicting suspicious behavior before an attack fully lands. Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a ...
ZDNet

I trusted Malwarebytes to secure my PC for a month - here's how it performed

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
PCGamesN

Webcam-hacking Minecraft malware is disguising itself as mods, and it's infected thousands of PCs

Cybersecurity expert McAfee has discovered a dangerous new piece of malware that is spreading across the internet, disguised as Minecraft launchers and mods. Hackers are using YouTube to spread the ...
Wired

Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Program—and Predates Stuxnet

Researchers have finally cracked Fast16, mysterious code capable of silently tampering with calculation and simulation software. It was created in 2005—and likely deployed by the US or an ally. Vitaly ...
PC World

Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now

PCWorld reports that hackers are increasingly compromising legitimate software like Notepad++ and Steam games to distribute malware through trusted update channels. Attackers gain access by hacking ...
CNET

Malware Is Scary. Here's CNET's Guide to Cleaning an Infected Laptop

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...
TechCrunch

The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam

The FBI is investigating a hacker suspected of publishing several video games laced with malware on the popular PC games store Steam, the agency said Friday. In its announcement looking for victims ...
Mashable

FBI investigates Steam games with hidden malware

The FBI wants to hear from Steam users who may have downloaded malware infected games. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Download any dubious games ...
TechRepublic

Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more. A new social engineering campaign is abusing ...
CSOonline

Polymorphic AI malware exists — but it’s not what you think

We are either at the dawn of AI-driven malware that rewrites itself on the fly, or we are seeing vendors and threat actors exaggerate its capabilities. Recent Google and MIT Sloan reports reignited ...
Forbes

Malware 2.0: 7 Strategies To Outsmart A Smarter Adversary

Global cybercrime costs are expected to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years—with malware and ransomware driving a significant portion. Malware has been part of the cybersecurity story ...
PC World

CCleaner 7 arrives with a new design and smarter PC cleaning features

Software developer Piriform has released CCleaner 7, the latest version of its popular Windows tune-up tool. The update not only brings a fresh design, but also several practical improvements designed ...