The earliest antivirus programs identified known malware by matching byte patterns called signatures. Modern malware techniques defeat signature-based detection, so modern antivirus apps like ...

Expert Consumers has recognized Webroot as the leading tool for real-time malware defense in its 2025 malware scanner evaluation. The recognition comes as cybersecurity threats continue to escalate in ...

Malware persistence techniques enable attackers to maintain access to compromised endpoints despite system reboots, credential changes, or other disruptions. Common methods include altering ...

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 ...

Generally, you don’t need an antivirus app on your Android phone if you play it safe, only download apps from the Play Store, and keep your security settings enabled. However, some like to take a walk ...

Antivirus software is like a safety belt — it’s protection that you rarely need, but skipping it can be disastrous. That’s why it can be tricky balancing the cost of more expensive plans with the ...