Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

Hackers can steal your browser cookies to access your accounts without passwords. Learn the steps that block cookie jacking ...

For anyone trying to keep their personal information secure, recent headlines have been a grim kick in the pants. The harshest came last month when the National Public Data breach was disclosed—the ...

Hackers are coming for your Gmail password. Fact. But what if they already have it? Here’s what you need to do to find out.

Many of us postpone system updates, but this time it's critical. If you're using a Windows PC, install the latest updates immediately to protect yourself from three severe vulnerabilities ...

If you read our profile of former Disney employee Matthew Van Andel, whose life was destroyed following a single download, you might be wondering: How can I prevent this from happening to me? The bad ...

If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they’re locked. The same idea is worthwhile to apply to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they’re ...

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

Browser syncjacking is a new cyberattack where a hacker can take over your computer via a malicious Google Chrome extension. Credit: Brandon Bell / Getty Images Hackers have discovered a new way to ...

We tend to think using our PCs is the most harmless thing on the planet — that when we’re alone, it’s just ourselves and our thoughts for company. But the terrifying truth is that our PC’s webcam can ...

George Mason University researchers recently uncovered a way for hackers to track the location of nearly any computer or mobile device. Named “nRootTag” by the team, the attack uses a device’s ...