Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

To disable self-defense mode in Avast, you'll need to go into a 'hidden' area of the Settings. Open Control Panel. One quick method is to search for it from the Start menu; select Control Panel to ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

Learn how to tell if your phone has a virus and what you can do about it Boot your phone into safe mode and then delete any apps that could be infected. A full factory reset is another option, ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Modern antivirus tools have made PC infections rare, but they can still occur.Most viruses are designed to go unnoticed, quietly working in the background. Some of the quickest ...