A computer virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself on your computer and spread to other devices.

Malware is the bane of online existence, and it can pop up in unlikely places. Even officially released video games have ...

You’ve heard the term, but what does it actually mean? Learn from our expert how these self-replicating programs sneak in, spread, and slow your system down, plus what you need to know to stay ahead.

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics, researchers said at Black Hat Europe. “We are ...

The University of Calgary is getting a lot of attention these days. The school is offering a course on how to write computer viruses and malware. Story after story has been published in recent days ...

Internet security experts are divided on the source and purpose of computer viruses and worms like Blaster and SoBig. But some government agencies are investigating a possible connection between the ...

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

The human mind loves to categorize things, and malware is no exception. We here at CSO have done our part: our malware explainer breaks down malware based on how it spreads (self-propagating worms, ...

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Ransomware, a particularly annoying breed of computer virus, is spreading like the plague. This malware locks you out of your computer files until you pay up -- and it is ...