We've seen many malicious Android apps popping up lately, and it doesn't look like things are getting better. Another group of bad apps is hiding banking malware. Even worse, they can take control of your phone. If you have any of these apps on your device, delete them immediately.

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Fears that hackers can use Russian-developed software for cyberattacks against the U.S. have sparked a ban on products like Kaspersky’s software offerings. If you have Kaspersky virtual private network (VPN) on any of your machines, here's how to remove it.

Spyware can slow down your computer and let hackers watch you through your webcam. They can even log every stroke you make. Here are three ways to throw spies off of your digital trail.

Scammers are out in full force with the tax filing deadline less than a week away. Thieves are targeting you via email, phone, text and more. We've put together details on viral tax scams and ways to avoid them.

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row. 

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.