Can malware kill? It can cause massive damages that on a dramatic day might lead you to say something like, “This %*^@# is killing me!” Computer viruses can also induce those feelings, because you ...

Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hackers are a busy bunch, with more than 300 million computers hacked every year — and there's a dizzying range of ways in which a ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

It's impossible to feel nostalgic about malware. I've been trying all week, and it's just not happening. Remember those illicit programs that came piggybacking in on dodgy installers or laced ...