Most people never see malware—but after decades of testing it, I can show you exactly what it looks like.

The unstoppable computer virus may already have a name - Morris II. Unlike traditional malware, this generative AI worm doesn ...

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected device. Finding a malware infection on your computer is an emotional and ...

A new "invisible" Xeno Executor is actually a highly capable RAT and a potent infostealer.

Unexplained CPU spikes, overheating fans, and battery drain may indicate cryptojacking malware is secretly mining ...

Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you ...

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that the FBI has deleted Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in networks across the United States. The malware, controlled by the Chinese ...

Meccha Chameleon's community maps had an exploit that let hackers take over players' PCs via a Remote Access Trojan virus.

Windows users who don't always install the updates rolled out by Microsoft each month for Patch Tuesday will want to install the ones for June. That's because the latest round of patches fixes a flaw ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...