So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that ...

Internet security is a complex topic even for experts in the field, and for average people the terminology can be downright confusing. While you may not need to know every technical term out there, ...

Most successful cyberattacks target end users through social engineering. They also exploit systems left vulnerable due to user errors. This is why securing the human element is crucial to managing ...

ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating ...

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

Dear PropellerHeads: My friend told me to stop paying for Windows PC security and use one of the free products out there. Is it safe? Answer: Safe is relative. So free anti-virus protection might be ...

CISOs are facing a growing array of threats, including ransomware, business email compromise, identity-based attacks, phishing attacks, and data breaches. Patience and adaptability are required to ...

Toby Murray receives funding from the Australian Department of Defence to support research on how to build software that is provably reliable and secure. On Friday, the world suffered what many have ...