What is antivirus software and do you still need it in 2026?

What is antivirus software and do you still need it in 2026?

Best Antivirus Software That Won’t Slow Down Your Computer

Discover the best antivirus programs for computers that keep you protected without slowing you down. Best Antivirus Software ...
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Antivirus vs Anti-malware: which is best for you?

It’s no secret that the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks have been growing steadily for the last few years, in part due to AI opening the doors to even low-skilled threat actors to launch ...
InfoWorld

New malware overwrites Adobe software updaters

For the first time security researchers have spotted a type of malicious software that overwrites update functions for other applications, which could pose additional long-term risks for users. The ...
PC World

5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC’s antivirus

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...
Computerworld

Opinion: Malware vs. anti-malware, 20 years into the fray

In response, the security vendors come up with anti-malware programs, and we’re locked into a seemingly endless battle between crackers and the defenders for the safety of our networks, our computers ...
AOL

The Many Faces of Malware

It is estimated that 560,000 new pieces of malware are detected on a daily basis, and over 1 billion malware programs currently exist. Malware refers to several different types of malicious software ...
CRN

Malware Responses: What To Do Before, During And After An Attack

• Always use licensed software, and keep all software on every system up to date with the latest critical patches. • Scan all systems regularly to ensure they are virus-, Trojan-, and ...