When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Spyware can secretly track, record, and steal data from your phone. Watch for strange behavior, data spikes, or unknown apps as signs. Use antivirus tools, update often, and avoid untrusted app ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Microsoft Corp., whose popular Windows software is a frequent target for Internet viruses, is offering a free security program to remove the most dangerous infections from computers ...

If you're concerned about spyware infections and other similar invasions, investing in a security suite is your best bet. While dedicated anti-spyware apps enjoyed popularity for many years, it's ...

Spyware isn't just a threat to your computer. It can also infect your smartphone. These malicious apps can disguise themselves as legitimate software or hijack existing apps to steal your data, track ...

If you're not careful, your Android just might be spying on you. Over the past 12 months, more and more hackers have turned to spyware to try and steal user data, snooping on users' messages, photos, ...

Spyware isn’t limited to just your PC—it can also invade your mobile devices. It can sneak onto your smartphone in different ways, hiding as a fake app or even turning a trustworthy app into a data ...

The two free tools signify more of Microsoft's baby steps into the security software market. Microsoft publicly stated its intent to enter the antivirus market when it acquired antivirus technology ...

What is spyware? And what harm can it do to my network? Even in its most innocuous form, spyware is an invasion of privacy. Spyware programs such as Cydoor, Gator, Lop.com and Xupiter install without ...