Here’s some bad news for Windows users. Microsoft’s latest patch to protect Windows users from the Meltdown and Spectre chip vulnerabilities was found to be incompatible with various types of anti-virus software. The worst part is this, users with non-compliant antivirus software will not be able to install any Windows security updates at all unless the software makers tweak their software ...

Mac malware does exist even though it is very rare. Recently, there have been a few notable malware and virus reports although a huge difference compared to Microsoft Windows is that there has never been a Mac malware epidemic. However, this does not mean that Mac has not come under spotlight for virus and malware creators. There are indeed people ...

Microsoft has backtracked on a decision it took back in January when it conditioned that computers without a special registry key would not receive any more security updates. That particular “requirement” was introduced as part of the Meltdown and Spectre patching process. The Meltdown & Spectre registry key debacle At the time, Microsoft said that antivirus vendors would have to ...

  A Russian coder who ran and franchised a dark web service that optimized malware and checked it against antivirus engines has pled guilty to one charge of conspiracy and one charge of aiding and abetting computer intrusion. Jurijs Martisevs was arrested while on a trip to Latvia and extradited to the US after the authorities accused him and associate ...

It looks like people need to be more and more aware of what they are downloading or clicking on when they are using the internet on their mobile devices. And what better help in a time of need than an antivirus that can best fit to what you desire from it? Today we are going to give you 3 options ...

McAfee which is an American global computer security software company has recently taken over Canadian VPN service provider TunnelBear. As per some reports from the Beebom the US cybersecurity firm acquired TunnelBear for undisclosed terms. The report further suggests that “TunnelBear will continue to develop the bear-filled products”. However, neither of the companies has made any revelations regarding the terms ...

Highlights of the report:- Windows: Ransomware, cryptocurrency miners and zero-day exploits dominated 2017; Ransomware grew 300% in 2017 in comparison with 2016 Over 930 million Windows malware detected in 2017; more than 2.5 million everyday Over 14 million cryptocurrency miner malware hits detected in 2017 Ransomware, Cryptojacking and usage of Artificial intelligence by cybercriminals are some of the top predictions ...

Norton by Symantec is one of the most famous names in the antivirus industry. You’ll find it among our pick of the best antivirus 2018. We’ve been using the latest version of Norton Security Deluxe to bring you a full review of the latest security software. After a few weeks of use, it’s clear that Norton Security Deluxe is a discreet ...

Protect your PC or Mac from the worst nasties the internet can throw at it with simple, effective antivirus software Cyber threats now regularly hit the headlines. Hackers and virus-writers aren’t bored teenagers in hoodies – they’re organised groups able to cripple NHS computers and even allegedly sway presidential elections. With more than one billion Windows PCs running today, it’s ...

The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NSCS) is understood to have been in dialogue with Kaspersky Labs and says it will explore ways of mitigating the risks to see if a system can be developed to independently verify the security of its products. London: The British government has issued a fresh warning about the security risks of using Russian anti-virus software. ...