Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

For anyone trying to keep their personal information secure, recent headlines have been a grim kick in the pants. The harshest came last month when the National Public Data breach was disclosed—the ...

Hackers are coming for your Gmail password. Fact. But what if they already have it? Here’s what you need to do to find out.

If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they’re locked. The same idea is worthwhile to apply to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they’re ...

Many of us postpone system updates, but this time it's critical. If you're using a Windows PC, install the latest updates immediately to protect yourself from three severe vulnerabilities ...

Have hackers secretly taken over your computer, router, or another device for a botnet? This free online scanner can tell you ...

Browser syncjacking is a new cyberattack where a hacker can take over your computer via a malicious Google Chrome extension. Credit: Brandon Bell / Getty Images Hackers have discovered a new way to ...

George Mason University researchers recently uncovered a way for hackers to track the location of nearly any computer or mobile device. Named “nRootTag” by the team, the attack uses a device’s ...