If you have noticed a Download Failed – Virus detected message in Google Chrome browser on Windows 11 or Windows 10 when you try to download a file from the internet, then you need to know that it is ...

Downloading files from the Internet is an everyday activity for all of us. Whether for work or for entertainment, we often download files. However, a simple virus file downloaded from the internet can ...

It’s always frustrating to find that your computer has been infected with a virus, especially one that can potentially wipe your files. However one hacker decided that he would bring a little humor to ...

AVG anti-virus may reject download files when the program can't protect the computer from infection. AVG is available as a free anti-virus program and as part of a premium Internet security suite that ...

A recent update to Windows 10's Microsoft Defender antivirus solution ironically allows it to download malware and other files to a Windows computer. Legitimate operating system files that can be ...

Sideloading apps involves downloading APK files from sources outside the Google Play Store, which means these files are not vetted by Google's security checks. This increases the risk of downloading ...

The official Xubuntu website was compromised for a short time by attackers who offered users a dangerous ZIP file disguised ...

Antivirus software plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of our computer systems. In this digital era, our computers are being increasingly exposed to malware and cybercriminals. And ...

A computer virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself on your computer and spread to other devices.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Earlier this week, the always informative Bleeping Computer ...

Scalable vector graphics (.svg) files are lightweight, XML-based images that render at any resolution. They’re usually harmless, but they can also contain active code, and hackers appear to be relying ...