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 ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

From viruses to spyware, we break down the key differences so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

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Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

With smartphones becoming an essential part of daily life, they now store everything from personal photos to banking details.