Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

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 ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

A new Android malware strain can reinstall itself even after deletion, using system permissions and backup mechanisms. Here’s how it works and the steps users can take to remove it completely.

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

Compare the top six malware removal software for 2024. Bitdefender leads, with Norton and Malwarebytes as strong contenders. A malware threat is not something you’d like to encounter in your computer ...

With smartphones becoming an essential part of daily life, they now store everything from personal photos to banking details.

Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names ...