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Malware

Malware is everywhere, but the more you know, the safer you’ll be. Learn about the different types of malware, then protect your devices with our expert advice and guides.

What Is Malware? The Ultimate Guide to Malware

What Is Malware? The Ultimate Guide to Malware

We’ve all had run-ins with malicious software, which is exactly what malware means — any...

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What Is Malware? The Ultimate Guide to Malware

We’ve all had run-ins with malicious software, which is exactly what...

What Is Spyware?

What Is Spyware?

Spyware is malicious software designed to spy on your web activity and collect your personal...

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What Is Spyware?

Spyware is malicious software designed to spy on your web activity and...

What Is Adware and How to Get Rid of It?

What Is Adware and How to Get Rid of It?

Adware is a type of malware that blasts your device with excessive ads. Irritating at best, at...

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What Is Adware and How to Get Rid of It?

Adware is a type of malware that blasts your device with excessive ads....

What Is a Smurf Attack and How to Prevent It

What Is a Smurf Attack and How to Prevent It

Don’t let the cute name fool you. Smurf attacks are specialized malware threats that can do...

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What Is a Smurf Attack and How to Prevent It

Don’t let the cute name fool you. Smurf attacks are specialized malware...

What’s the Difference Between Malware and Viruses

What’s the Difference Between Malware and Viruses

Malware and viruses are not exactly the same, even though the two terms are often used...

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What’s the Difference Between Malware and Viruses

Malware and viruses are not exactly the same, even though the two terms...

Microsoft Defender vs. Full-Scale Antivirus

Microsoft Defender vs. Full-Scale Antivirus

Every Windows 11 and 10 PC comes with Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft’s built-in...

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Microsoft Defender vs. Full-Scale Antivirus

Every Windows 11 and 10 PC comes with Microsoft Defender Antivirus,...

What Is Scareware? Telltale Signs & How to Remove It

What Is Scareware? Telltale Signs & How to Remove It

Did you know there’s a form of malware that scares you into downloading it? Scareware uses...

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What Is Scareware? Telltale Signs & How to Remove It

Did you know there’s a form of malware that scares you into downloading...

What Is a Logic Bomb Virus and How to Prevent It

What Is a Logic Bomb Virus and How to Prevent It

Someone you know can hack you just as easily as a stranger can by planting a logic bomb in...

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What Is a Logic Bomb Virus and How to Prevent It

Someone you know can hack you just as easily as a stranger can by planting...

How to Detect and Remove Spyware from Your iPhone

How to Detect and Remove Spyware from Your iPhone

Spyware is spy software that hides deep within your device's operating system to track your...

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How to Detect and Remove Spyware from Your iPhone

Spyware is spy software that hides deep within your device's operating...

How to Remove Spyware from a Mac

How to Remove Spyware from a Mac

Spyware — spying software — is some of the most insidious malware out there. And yes, it can...

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How to Remove Spyware from a Mac

Spyware — spying software — is some of the most insidious malware out...

How to Remove Spyware From Android

How to Remove Spyware From Android

Spyware on your Android phone can secretly track your activity and send your data to...

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How to Remove Spyware From Android

Spyware on your Android phone can secretly track your activity and send...

What Is Malvertising and How to Prevent It

What Is Malvertising and How to Prevent It

When is an ad more than an ad? When it also gives you malware. Websites with fraudulent...

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What Is Malvertising and How to Prevent It

When is an ad more than an ad? When it also gives you malware. Websites...

How to Scan and Remove Malware From Your Router

How to Scan and Remove Malware From Your Router

Router malware is rare, but that doesn’t mean your router is totally invulnerable. A hacked or...

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How to Scan and Remove Malware From Your Router

Router malware is rare, but that doesn’t mean your router is totally...

What is a Trojan Horse? Is it Malware or Virus?

What is a Trojan Horse? Is it Malware or Virus?

Trojan malware takes its name from the classical story of the Trojan horse, because it...

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What is a Trojan Horse? Is it Malware or Virus?

Trojan malware takes its name from the classical story of the Trojan...

How to Check if an Android App Is Safe to Install

How to Check if an Android App Is Safe to Install

Not sure if an Android app is safe? Though Google reviews apps before adding them to the Play...

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How to Check if an Android App Is Safe to Install

Not sure if an Android app is safe? Though Google reviews apps before...

The Ultimate Guide to Mac Security

The Ultimate Guide to Mac Security

Hate to break it to you, but Mac malware exists. Mac ransomware, too. They may be less common...

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The Ultimate Guide to Mac Security

Hate to break it to you, but Mac malware exists. Mac ransomware, too. They...

Santa: The Greatest Malware of all Time

Santa: The Greatest Malware of all Time

Every day, AVG detects and stops millions of viruses, worms, ransomware and phishing attacks,...

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Santa: The Greatest Malware of all Time

Every day, AVG detects and stops millions of viruses, worms, ransomware...

Safest and Most Dangerous US States for PCs and Laptops

Safest and Most Dangerous US States for PCs and Laptops

While the US appears to be increasingly polarized over politics, malware activity on PCs seems...

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Safest and Most Dangerous US States for PCs and Laptops

While the US appears to be increasingly polarized over politics, malware...

Analysis of Banking Trojan Vawtrak

Analysis of Banking Trojan Vawtrak

Vawtrak, Neverquest, or Snifula are different names of the same banking Trojan that has been...

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Analysis of Banking Trojan Vawtrak

Vawtrak, Neverquest, or Snifula are different names of the same banking...

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22-06-2020