Google Redirect virus manifests itself by hijacking browser controls and influencing internet traffic. It operates mainly on the functions of Google Chrome, where it can access personal information ...

Malware is short for “malicious software”. Microsoft reported that on average, 1 in every 14 downloads is later confirmed to contain malware, which criminals use to damage devices and steal sensitive ...

How should you react if you find your computer has been infected by a virus? If you're like most people, your heart will skip a beat, and then you'll get a little freaked out. Maybe you'll start ...

Scientific American presents Tech Talker by Quick & Dirty Tips. Scientific American and Quick & Dirty Tips are both Macmillan companies. Last week I covered the steps to go through when trying to ...

Restoring a Windows 8 PC to a previous backup point can circumvent viruses and other malware that locks the user out of the desktop. More persistent malware may require loading the computer into Safe ...

Sometimes viruses and malware can cripple a laptop completely. When this happens, you might not be able to access the Internet to download current virus definitions or patterns needed to remove the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Search Baron is a virus that can infiltrate the computer and act as a browser hijacker. It reveals itself through forced access to unwanted pages as well as the collection of private user information.

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 ...

We all know the signs: Sudden reboots. Frozen screens. Pop-ups that just won't stop. Mysterious extensions showing up in your browser. Getting a virus on your Mac is never fun, especially when it ...

Macs are more protected from malicious software like viruses, Trojans, adware, etc. than Windows and Linux. However, they aren’t immune, and more and more malware is being designed specifically for ...