Windows 10 dies next week. Here’s how to keep your older PC alive

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions ...

Is that virus warning real? How to spot false alarms

When an antivirus program sounds the alarm, it always triggers a moment of shock in the user. But the warning is not always ...
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The Many Faces of Malware

Scareware: Claims your computer has a virus, then “scares” you to pay for fake antivirus software to remove it. Keylogging and screen scraping: Secretly records every keystroke and/or your computer ...

What is malware? Everything you need to know about malicious software and viruses, and how to protect your computer

Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but tend to cause similar ...

What is software? A guide to all of the different types of programs and applications that tell computers what to do

Software is computer code that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. Software can include operating systems, ...

This infamous ransomware has returned, and it's more dangerous than ever

XWorm resurfaces with versions 6.0–6.5, now maintained by alias XCoderTools Malware includes RAT, ransomware, data theft, DoS ...