When an antivirus program sounds the alarm, it always triggers a moment of shock in the user. But the warning is not always ...

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...

A computer worm is a type of malware that, once it infects a machine, can automatically copy and extend itself to connected devices.

Think twice before you click on that link—even if it was sent to you by a friend or family member. Simply put, a computer virus is a program that you did not install which often performs malicious ...

To a lot of people, a "virus" is often the first thing they think of when something goes wrong with their computer. The truth is, that these days a virus is almost never the culprit for your PC ...

Continuing our coverage of Virex 7.5 problems, we recap some previously noted solutions and note some new problems reports. Turn off automatic eUpdate for excessive noise Some readers have reported ...

Your computer has been acting strange lately — running slower than usual, showing weird pop-ups, or behaving in ways that make you suspicious something isn’t right. These could be signs that malware, ...

There are several steps you can take to get rid of a virus on an infected Mac computer. Here's a guide with methods and advice for every Mac user.

On the Internet's 40th anniversary, Symantec lists the worst cyber threats. Sept. 3, 2009 — -- This fall marks the 40th birthday of the Internet, and to celebrate it, Symantec, the manufacturer ...

Dec. 4 -- A new computer virus called Goner is spreading through the Internet today. Although not as technically sophisticated as recent worms such as Nimda or Badtrans, experts warn that the rapidly ...

A computer scientist at Washington University in St. Louis has developed technology to stop malicious software – malware – such as viruses and worms long before it even has a chance to reach computers ...