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Essential tips to protect your computer from malware

Malware is a constant threat in today’s digital world, but with the right precautions, you can minimise attacks on your computer, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes As cyber threats continue to evolve, preventing ...
Lifehacker

A Complete Guide for Removing Malware From Your PC

While no one is entirely immune to the threat of malware, you can certainly minimize your risk by following good digital hygiene practices when browsing the internet, downloading apps, and engaging ...
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How to check for virus and protect your computer

Computer viruses can invade your system without you noticing, disrupting its operation and even stealing your data. To protect your device, it's important to know how to recognize signs of infection, ...
Computerworld

3 ways to protect yourself from social networking malware

As social networking tools change the way we communicate, spammers have begun turning their attention to services such as Facebook and MySpace, tricking users into installing viruses, launching ...
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How to Remove Malware from Your PC Using a USB Drive

Your PC's antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you're dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can't shift, a USB ...
PC World

5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC’s antivirus

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 ...
TechRadar

How to protect your Mac against malware

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. You might feel relatively safe using a Mac, but you’re still vulnerable to social engineering and ...
Macworld on MSN

macOS Gatekeeper review: How well does Apple’s free antivirus defend a Mac from malware

Apple's security layers fight the good fight, but malware and suspect applications can still be installed if warnings are ...
Make Tech Easier

RatOn Android Malware Automatically Steals Money and Uses Ransomware – How to Protect Yourself

RatOn malware is more than just another Android Trojan. It steals funds, phishes accounts, and locks screens. Here's how to ...
Lifehacker

This Mac Malware Can Take Screenshots of Your Computer

Apple used to tout the fact that Macs didn't get viruses, and while Apple definitely has good anti-malware software, their machines are far from impervious to infection. And with Macs more popular ...
ZDNet

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

As described by security firm Malwarebytes in a new report, this scheme relies on the ease with which people often follow the steps in a CAPTCHA prompt without thinking. You land on a website that ...