Computers are vulnerable to viruses and malicious software that can cause damage to your files and software, compromise your security and privacy and spread to other computers without your knowledge.

Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and cutting-edge technologies. He joined CNET in 2002 to cover enterprise IT and Web development and was previously executive editor of IT ...

Simple security oversights are costing startups their data, money, and reputation. A June 2025 study found that 87% of small businesses are concerned about cyber threats over the next year, and 83% ...

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A fee-based antivirus suite for Mac. A renewal fee is required each year. Includes the ability to ensure the websites you visit are authentic, as well as software ...

In today’s digital-first era, state and local governments deliver more services online than ever before. Agency websites are no longer static pages — they are constituent-facing platforms that power ...

The federal government online health insurance marketplace is under scrutiny again, but this time it’s about keeping people’s personal information secure.More than two weeks after its launch, ...

Startup PerimeterX Inc. today said that it has landed a $57 million growth funding round led by AllianceBernstein to bring its website security software to enterprises in more vertical markets and ...

A few years ago I started a website and to my delight, the SEO efforts I was making to grow it were yielding results. However, one day I checked my rankings, and got the shock of my life. It had ...

Rogue Security Software, also known as Scareware, is software that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides limited or no security, generates erroneous or misleading alerts or ...