Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like antivirus software, this software is built right into modern operating systems ...

Spyware rarely announces itself with pop-ups or flashing warnings. It slips into everyday routines, quietly tracking what you ...

You probably won’t be targeted by spyware, but if you are, odds are you won’t know about it. The latest spyware slips in unseen through online ads as you go about your digital life. Trump’s No-Flip ...

When 19-year-old online trader Van Dinh bought options on Cisco Systems Inc. in 2003 using an online broker, he didn’t expect the trade to turn as sour as it did. Facing thousands of dollars in losses ...

Guest host John Nielsen speaks with Newsweek technology reporter Steven Levy about a cyber-phenomenon called "spyware" — programs that lodge themselves surreptitiously on computers, deliver pop-up ...

You've outfitted your computer with anti-virus software and bought a spam filter for unwanted email. Just when you thought it was safe to go out on the Internet again, another cyber-pest is baring its ...

McAfee Inc. today plans to announce an add-on for its enterprise antivirus products to offer increased protection against spyware. Users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Edition versions 7.1 or 8.0i ...

Apple has once again moved to lock down zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered by researchers specialising in commercial spyware and government surveillance, issuing a new patch for iPhone and Mac devices ...

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