Whether you think you already have malware on your Android device or you just want to protect yourself, there are clear steps you can take. First, keep your phone's software updated.

Make sure all your software is up-to-date, watch out for suspicious e-mail, think twice before you click a download, and do a manual virus scan on downloaded files before you open them.

The Flashback Trojan is the latest malware attack to target Apple's Mac platform. Here's your guide to what it is, whether you have it, and how to get rid of it.

Preinstalled malware had been discovered on more than 7.4 million Android devices, which had the ability to take over devices and download apps in the background while committing ad fraud ...

Antimalware efforts might be paying off, as Microsoft reports that the browser's SmartScreen Filter has stopped 1 billion malware downloads since its launch.

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice about whether the risk of malware should factor into a reader's decision about which smartphone OS to buy.

Keep your devices safe from malware, phishing and other threats with the best antivirus software -- researched and ranked by our team of CNET experts.

So it's adding new antivirus partners and mobile offerings to the free downloads in its online marketplace. Facebook pushing malware security even harder - CNET X ...

The security software company's latest threats report shows a steep increase in mobile malware, with Android as the primary target. McAfee says Android plagued by the most malware - CNET X ...

CCleaner v5.33.6162 does not update on its own, so if you use the non-cloud version you may have the corrupted software. Piriform recommends deleting your current version and downloading a clean ...

Antivirus software is a security tool -- so while it’s great for keeping your computer protected from viruses and other malware, it can’t keep your internet activity private.