Delete temporary files: This clears up system resources and removes any lingering malware. Open Settings, then go to Storage ...

True to its name, AOL Tech Fortress protects your computer and the programs your family uses. It's the ultimate in antivirus software. (Photo: Getty) Ever hear the phrase “spread like a virus”? We ...

With news this week of the “FruitFly 2” malware – which can remotely take control of a Mac’s webcam, mouse, or keyboards – and recurring ransomware attacks on PCs, free antivirus software can be a ...

Norton AntiVirus is designed to run seamlessly in the background to keep your computer safe from online threats. On occasion, Norton may cause your computer to run slower or even lock up after you ...

For the most part, if you see a browser based alert, then you can simply close the browser and start it again. On the other hand, if you are continuously seeing alerts like "Your Computer May Have a ...

A new computer virus has started spreading worldwide, but antivirus experts predict that the program won't become an epidemic. Dubbed W32/Sobig, the mass-mailing worm has claimed the No. 2 slot on ...

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 ...

A Browser Redirect virus or computer infection is when your browser is redirected to a site other than the one that you intended to view. While it is perfectly normal for a site to redirect a browser ...

Of all the accomplishments in the annals of technology, Fred Cohen's contribution is undeniably unique: He introduced the term "virus" to the lexicon of computers. The University of New Haven ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. If you downloaded and installed a copy of Avast’s CCleaner between August 15 and September 12, you could be in trouble. If you ...

How two Pakistani brothers and one piece of runaway code created the anti-virus industry. It was early 1987, and security expert Roger Thompson had just seen his first computer virus, in a programming ...