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Fake Telegram Messenger apps are hacking PCs with lethal malware that evades installed anti-virus

According to a report by Minerva Labs, founded in 2014 by former officers of the Israeli Defence…

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Malware infiltrates the defenses of common antivirus softwares like McAfee, Kaspersky, Symantec and others

Antivirus software is meant to protect you from external threats, but recently new security bugs we…

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How to use Microsoft Defender, the antivirus security program on Windows 10

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's in…

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A brief history of John McAfee's run-ins with the authorities

John McAfee, the late founder of McAfee-branded antivirus software, dealt with police in Spain, Gua…

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Germany’s cyber watchdog advises users to switch from Kaspersky antivirus as Russia-Ukraine tensions simmer

Kaspersky is a multi-national cybersecurity company that has long offered its antivirus products…

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What is Windows Defender? Here's what you need to know about the antivirus program that's now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Microsoft Defender Antivirus, formerly known as Windows Defender, is an antivirus program bundled w…

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Microsoft blocks Trend Micro rootkit detector tool for 'cheating' hardware test

For third-party drivers, passing Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification …

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Antivirus magnate John McAfee has been indicted on federal charges related to 'the fraudulent promotion of cryptocurrencies'

John McAfee is being indicted on federal charges, this time for "the fraudulent promotion to invest…

Ben Gilbert   


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Researchers discover a fake anti-virus tool for Pegasus by hackers impersonating Amnesty International

Hackers put in quite a lot of effort in replicating Amnesty International’s website but the gi…

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Antivirus mogul John McAfee's wife says she doesn't believe he died by suicide

"I do not accept the 'suicide' story that has been spread by the malignant cancer that is the MSM […

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Norton 360 now offers crypto mining — users can mine Ethereum using its antivirus software

On an average day, antivirus companies want you to stay away from services or products that are too…

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Antivirals work in a couple of ways that can prevent the virus from spreading once inside you or by preventing infection from ever taking hold

Antivirals are a class of prescription medication that helps fight viral infections like the flu an…

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Chinese hackers are using backdoors to gain unrestricted access to companies and governments — and it’s not about the money

The digital security companies’, Avast and ESET, found that an advanced persistent threat (APT) a…

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Antivirus mogul John McAfee dies by suicide in a Spain jail while awaiting extradition on tax evasion charges

John McAfee, the founder of the antivirus software McAfee, was awaiting extradition to the United S…

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Antivirus mogul John McAfee claims he'll spend his life in prison if he's extradited to the US on tax evasion charges

Prosecutors say McAfee failed to disclose earnings made from cryptocurrency, speaking fees, and fro…

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Microsoft is expanding its antivirus software to iOS and Android - and it's betting on AI in a bid to dominate the enterprise cybersecurity market

Defender relies on machine-learning systems that detect anomalous behavior, both with insider threa…

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Apple is cracking down on antivirus apps

There's no official announcement from Apple about its change in policies - it just started banning …

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You can now get one of the best anti-virus tools for your computer for free

Usually, certain features that are key for effective protection, like automatic updates, don't come…

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Kaspersky antivirus software was reportedly used as a Google-like search tool for Russian hackers targeting the US

Kaspersky Lab issued a statement on Tuesday denying any involvement in the Russian hacks: "Kaspersk…

David Choi