Search Baron is a virus that can infiltrate the computer and act as a browser hijacker. It reveals itself through forced access to unwanted pages as well as the collection of private user information.

Mac Shield is a fake rogue anti-spyware program that for the Mac OS operating system from the same family as Mac Guard. This infection is spread through spam, hacked sites that have poisoned the ...

We all know the signs: Sudden reboots. Frozen screens. Pop-ups that just won't stop. Mysterious extensions showing up in your browser. Getting a virus on your Mac is never fun, especially when it ...

Google Redirect virus manifests itself by hijacking browser controls and influencing internet traffic. It operates mainly on the functions of Google Chrome, where it can access personal information ...

Whether you're switching antivirus software or troubleshooting issues, here's how to fully clear Webroot off your computer ...

Remember those old I'm a Mac, I'm a PC ads? In one, the Mac looks on, concerned, while the PC keeps sneezing from a virus it's caught, eventually crashing backward onto the ground. For a while, Macs ...

A security researcher recently demonstrated a vulnerability to malicious code in Apple Macs that he claims is both undetectable and irremovable. The hack, called “Thunderstrike” for its ability to be ...

Apple has posted a support document explaining how to "avoid or remove" Mac Defender and stated it would release an update to Mac OS X to automatically find and remove the malware. The new support ...

Typically, you shouldn't need to format your hard drive to get rid of viruses. As long as your anti-virus program is up-to-date, it should detect and remove any malware on your system. If, however, ...

What is it about viruses that engenders so much hair tearing? Are you sick of hearing about how we're—the whole world of us—not prepared for the avian flu? A resurgence of Spanish Flu? This winter's ...