Computer virus, according to Lexico, is "a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

The US is battling a concerning early surge of a new 'super flu,' with cases rapidly rising, schools closing and hospitals enforcing mask mandates. But the annual winter virus isn't the only deadly ...

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Driven by a commitment to make cutting-edge scam protection available to everyone, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of Gen, has unveiled Scam Guardian, a new AI-powered ...

The internet should make life easier but, between scams, hackers, and data trackers, it feels like there is an endless list of dangers – and it’s only getting worse. It’s natural to be concerned about ...

Avast Free Antivirus for Mac delivers on its historically strong antivirus/anti-malware tools and offers some interesting network tools. However, the inConsistent web filtering and the failure of its ...

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Facepalm: Security software is supposed to be the good guy. But when it's outdated, bloated, or running in duplicate, it can cripple performance as effectively as the threats it's meant to stop. On a ...

Avast One (Gold) expands upon the company’s free security suite, with upgraded defenses against online threats and additional features. You don’t get just excellent antivirus protection, but tools to ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As digital threats evolve and user reliance on personal devices grows, the need for robust, multi-platform cybersecurity solutions has never been more urgent.

An unusually large outbreak of the Chikungunya virus has been spreading around since early 2025, mirroring a similar spread that occurred in 2004 and 2005. 119 countries are at risk of a ...