Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.

Windows Defender tricks that speed up your PC without sacrificing security

Antivirus software acts as a performance brake, especially on older PCs. However, with a few tricks you can significantly ...
AOL

The Many Faces of Malware

It is estimated that 560,000 new pieces of malware are detected on a daily basis, and over 1 billion malware programs currently exist. Malware refers to several different types of malicious software ...
Bleeping Computer

Fake Microsoft Teams installers push Oyster malware via malvertising

Hackers have been spotted using SEO poisoning and search engine advertisements to promote fake Microsoft Teams installers that infect Windows devices with the Oyster backdoor, providing initial access ...

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 ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft warns of new XCSSET macOS malware variant targeting Xcode devs

Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports that a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been detected in limited attacks, incorporating several new features, including enhanced browser targeting, ...
TechRadar

Look out - these fake Microsoft Teams installers are just spreading dangerous malware

Fake Teams site delivers Oyster malware via SEO poisoning and deceptive ads Spoofed page mimics Microsoft’s design, tricking users into downloading malware Best defense: type known URLs directly, ...
PCMag on MSN

ESET Small Business Security Review: A Comprehensive Security Suite for Growing Companies

While it doesn’t offer full remote management, ESET Small Business Security allows you to monitor the health of all company ...
TechRadar

Small business security warning - new malware is spoofing tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Office and Google Drive, so be on your guard

Cybercriminals spoof trusted tools like ChatGPT and Office to target small businesses with malware PUAs and fake apps hitting SMBs hardest Backdoors, Trojans, and downloaders dominate threat types ...
Lifewire on MSN

What Is a Computer Virus and Why Should You Worry About It?

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...
Macworld

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

macOS’s Gatekeeper and XProtect functions provide a strong baseline for security and block the vast majority of malware and questionable apps. Still, determined or careless users can bypass ...
Business Wire

Options Bolsters Security Leadership with Microsoft Solutions Partner Specialization for Threat Detection

LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology, a leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global financial sector, today announced it has achieved a Microsoft ...