Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

Typically, you shouldn't need to format your hard drive to get rid of viruses. As long as your anti-virus program is up-to-date, it should detect and remove any malware on your system. If, however, ...

A computer infected with malware can be a major problem, though it all depends on the type of malware since some are more dangerous than others. As of late, there has been a new type of malware making ...

Malicious software, or malware, can wreak havoc on a small business. Some viruses can obtain sensitive data from unsecured workstations, while other infections, like worms, can slow computer or ...

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, ...

We know that most of you guys will be in trouble with the IDP.Generic threat. We have seen many posts on social media, which says that many users are getting the IDP.Generic virus detection on their ...

Boot Sector Viruses are malicious programs that reside in your hard drive. They infect your machine by replacing your Master Boot Record (MBR) or DOS Boot Sector with their code. In some cases, boot ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...