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 ...

I have an old computer with (Windows) XP that is running very slow (I think it has a virus). I would like to get a new computer and transfer things to the new computer but I’m afraid it will transfer ...

As a consultant, I’m occasionally called on to remove malicious software (malware) from infected Windows computers. A recent case offered a stark example of something well known to techies, no ...

Q: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer — what are the signs of it being infected? A: It could be malware. Malware is a general term for any kind of ‘malicious’ software designed to exploit ...

Computers are prone to virus attacks. People take various measures to protect themselves from such malware attacks, but may still find themselves ill-prepared. One of the major consequences of a virus ...

QUESTION: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer – what are the signs of it being infected? ANSWER: Malware is a general term for any kind of "malicious" software designed to exploit users or ...

Crypto-mining malware is being hidden in fake versions of popular software distributed via free download sites and is avoiding detection by waiting for a month before it runs in a campaign that has ...

Your PC's antivirus software might be able to tackle malware, but some infections require more powerful solutions. If you're dealing with a nasty malware infection that you just can't shift, a USB ...

Like a summer cold that just won't go away, the SirCam e-mail worm lingers on, sending out the contents of infected hard drives for all the world to see. Even as most companies have prevented their ...