I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

Proactive vigilance is the obvious answer to the never-ending virus problem, but achieving a balance under which computers are protected from hackers and malicious code threats in e-mail, ...

Rachel Williams has been an editor for nearly two decades. She has spent the last five years working on small business content to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She’s well-versed ...

It has been a secret, long known to intelligence agencies but rarely to consumers, that security software can be a powerful spy tool. Security software runs closest to the bare metal of a computer, ...

As we immerse ourselves in work, entertainment, and personal tasks online, the lurking risks of malware, hacking, and other cyber threats are always there, ready to emerge. That's why having a good ...

An antivirus utility that only defends against viruses would be nearly useless. Computer viruses are just one type of threat, and not a common one at that. A proper antivirus program defends against ...

Q: With all of the new security features in Windows 11, should I still install some form of anti-virus software, and if so, which one? A: Microsoft has definitely stepped up the security features in ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead A computer virus is a type of program that, much like a regular virus, ...

The U.S. government has banned the sale of Kaspersky anti-virus software due to concerns about the company's potential ties to the Russian government. This move comes amid fears that Kaspersky could ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — The Biden administration has banned an anti-virus program you may have on your computer over fears of ties to the Russian government. There are serious concerns ...