Security

Why installing software updates makes us WannaCry

The global ransomware attack called "WannaCry," which began last week and continues today, could have been avoided, or at least made much less serious, if people (and companies) kept their computer software up to date. The ...

Security

Is it time to uninstall antivirus software?

For years everyone has been told that they should run antivirus software on their computer for the best possible protection against the ever growing tide of viruses, trojans and general malware on the Internet.

Security

Not so safe: Security software can put computers at risk

Is the antivirus program running on your computer really making your computers safer to use, say, for online banking? Is the parental control software you bought to keep your 13-year-old off porn sites downgrading the overall ...

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Security software

Security software is a generic term referring to any computer program or library whose purpose is to (help) secure a computer system or computer network.

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