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 virus is a type of program that, much like a regular virus, ...

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected ...

You’ve certainly heard of computer viruses, but are you familiar with other types of digital attacks, like worms, trojans, botnets, or malvertising? All of these things are malware, a catch-all term ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

When it’s time to upgrade to a new computer, the excitement can be overshadowed by the concern of transferring existing data without bringing along any unwanted viruses or malware. Philip from Troy, ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

If the public's image of the online criminal -- the brilliant but maladjusted teen breaking into systems just to prove he can -- were ever true, those days are long gone. Not long after people first ...

Image of a figure thought to represent Jesus, included as an attachment in emails containing a new type of malware known as Mahdi. Originally published by Kaspersky Labs on July 17, 2012. Russian ...

An estimated 2.5 million Yahoo users were likely infected with malicious software, after hackers hijacked some of the company's advertisements, and used them to attack web surfers. According to cyber ...