Google has developed a security feature for Chrome that lets the browser detect and stop malware downloads. Browser hijacking and other browser-based malware infections are on the rise and Google ...

Adware is a type of malware that invades your computer and changes the settings of your browser without your knowledge or permission. After installing, adware redirects you to other websites and ...

In an independent test of browser-based malware blocking, Internet Explorer 9 scored top marks, as its effective URL filter combined with its aggressive executable blocking worked together to keep ...

Island Technology Inc. is updating its namesake web browser with new cybersecurity capabilities designed to block malware and other online threats. Dallas-based Island is backed by $285 million in ...

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. The internet is a dangerous place. There are websites that will happily ...

Certain cybercriminal groups like ransomware gangs, botnet operators, and financial fraud scammers get specific attention for their attacks and operations. But the larger ecosystem that underlies ...

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Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...