This particular icon overlay occurs if you have third-party antivirus software installed. This happens after an auto-created backup of files by the AV software, therefore showing a checkmark or ...

To disable your antivirus software, look for its program icon in your desktop or application folder. Right-click on the icon ...

Not every security alert you receive indicates that your computer is infected. Many are tricks to get you to download malware or antivirus software. Identifying these fake alerts can help you avoid ...

In the years since that fateful meeting, I’ve become PCMag’s expert on security, privacy, and identity protection, putting antivirus tools, security suites, and all kinds of security software ...