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Plain answers to the questions everyone has about malware, antivirus and keeping a computer safe.

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Can Linux get malware? Do you need antivirus on Linux?

Can Linux get malware? Yes: hijacked Snap apps, poisoned AUR packages and server miners hit Linux in 2026. What is real, and whether you need antivirus.

· 9 min read
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What is prompt injection? How AI agents get hijacked

Prompt injection hides orders for your AI in web pages, emails, images and code. How it works, why no one has fixed it, and how to defang a hijacked agent.

· 8 min read
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Do Macs get viruses? What Apple stops and what it misses

Do Macs get viruses? Yes. See what XProtect and Gatekeeper stop, how Mac stealers still get in, and whether you need antivirus on a Mac.

· 9 min read
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Supply chain attack: what it is and how to protect yourself

A supply chain attack hides malware in software you already trust: packages, extensions, updates. The six ways in, 2026 examples, and how to protect yourself.

· 7 min read
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Is AI safe to use? The real risks, in plain words

Is AI safe to use? Mostly, yes. The real dangers are fake AI apps, poisoned AI answers and hijacked agents that steal passwords. Here is how to stay safe.

· 7 min read
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Is Windows Defender enough? What it covers and misses

Is Windows Defender enough? A good antivirus, but it only stops what it recognises. What slips past it, and what keeps your passwords locked anyway.

· 9 min read