Over the years, iOS devices have been resistant to malicious software, but are they entirely safe? It turns out that even though Apple regularly checks apps submitted by developers and provides ...

Mobile viruses are not discussed as frequently as computer viruses. As a matter of fact, many internet users will even argue about their existence. In comparison, malware is more common for phones.

Computer Viruses have been troubling users for a long time. Even after tremendous security advancements, viruses and malware programs keep evolving and conduct various illicit activities on the ...

Just last month, security researchers at SonicWall Capture Labs discovered malicious apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter). These fake apps can inadvertently be ...

Your smartphone is like a mini computer that fits in your pocket, so—just like your laptop—it's also vulnerable to malware. On your mobile device, this can often take the form of spyware, adware, or ...

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 ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Cyber-criminals send a variety of threats to systems using Trojan viruses. One such Trojan virus is Altruistic.exe. This virus slows down your computer and utilizes significant system resources. If ...

Just last week, the Flashback trojan scared a lot of Mac users. Now, there's yet another trojan spreading across Mac computers—SabPub. The same Java vulnerability that allowed Flashback in seems to be ...

Scientific American presents Tech Talker by Quick & Dirty Tips. Scientific American and Quick & Dirty Tips are both Macmillan companies. Last week I covered the steps to go through when trying to ...