Malware

How to remove the Trovi browser hijacker from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
So you downloaded some software, and now every time you open your web browser, it redirects you to trovi.com. Not only that, but now, your browser is constantly throwing ads at you. The...
Apr 30, 2025
12 min read
What is a macro virus? Removal and prevention methods that actually work: Header image
Malware is an ever-increasing threat to users on Mac and Windows ecosystems alike. Understanding the many varieties of cyberattacks can seem daunting, but when it comes to macro viruses and macro malware, you...
Apr 28, 2025
7 min read
What is trojan horse malware, and how harmful is it to your Mac? Header image
Malware is the buzzword of the day. We hear it in reference to many different types of online attacks, and almost everyone has at least some idea of what it is — and...
Apr 24, 2025
11 min read
What is malware? Definition, types, detection and prevention: Header image
Malware has become the bane of every technology lover’s existence. Not only is it annoying, but it is also very damaging and can lead to severe consequences. These days, anyone who uses a...
Apr 24, 2025
8 min read
The top 10 types of malware that can infect your Mac (Header image)
Apple defines Mac malware as “malicious software, which includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, and other programs that can harm your Mac or your privacy.”  In simpler terms, malware is any type of software...
Apr 24, 2025
10 min read
What is PUP malware, and how can you get rid of potentially unwanted programs? Header image
There are lots of types of malware that do their best to try to get onto your MacBook, and with Mac-targeting malware on the rise, the risk has never been greater. One category...
Apr 23, 2025
9 min read
How to get rid of Search Marquis hijacker on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
If you sit down at your computer, open up your browser, and it begins acting weird, you may have a browser hijacker on your hands. Browser hijackers can do things like change your...
Apr 18, 2025
7 min read
How to remove Ask Toolbar from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
Whether for work or personal use, most of us use a web browser every day. So, when your browser starts acting strangely, such as forcing you to use Ask.com instead of your default...
Apr 15, 2025
7 min read
How to scan your email for viruses and get rid of malware: Header image
The classic definition of an email virus is a malicious email that includes code or a link designed to infect your device. It can then send copies of itself to everyone on your...
Apr 11, 2025
9 min read
Why does my search keep switching to Yahoo, and what is the Yahoo virus? Header image
If you’re doing web searches on a search engine like Google or DuckDuckGo, you will understandably be startled if your search results are abruptly redirected to Yahoo Search. You’ll probably find yourself asking...
Mar 31, 2025
7 min read