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Microsoft, the software giant, has a hit on its hands. In just the first week of its release, the new Microsoft antivirus software registered over 1.5 million downloads. The software, Security ...

Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Defender antivirus, exploited in the wild by threat actors before the patch was released. Zero-days are vulnerabilities actively ...

Microsoft's move to free is likely to win plaudits from consumers, but McAfee and Symantec won't likely sit there and take it. During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried changed beats several times, ...

A recent Microsoft announcement throws users into a panic with the implication that Microsoft’s venerable antivirus tool is longer free. The truth is a bit more nuanced. When the IBM PC was new, I ...

Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs McAfee: Which Is Better for Your PC Security? Your email has been sent Compare Microsoft Defender Antivirus and McAfee features to find the best antivirus for you.

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no ...

You can't always tell if a virus has taken over a Windows computer, but many anti-virus programs leave no doubt about their presence. They'll embed toolbars in Web ...

In the cybersecurity space since 1988, Avast — that’s us — knows a thing or two about keeping you safe. We’ve become recognized industry leaders and that’s why our antivirus software is trusted by ...