Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

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 ...

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Much like the best password protector services out there, investing in antivirus software isn’t as expensive as you would think — and it provides a safety net for your online data. Not to mention, ...

Q: I have a problem with a pop-up that keeps appearing on the lower right-hand side of my Desktop screen. It appears every time I open my computer and is a real nuisance — plus embarrassing, given the ...

Through the years, some malicious computer programs have come to be known as viruses. Dr. Fred Cohen, a principal analyst with market research firm Burton Group, coined the term when he was working as ...

While security outlets managed to control Emotet successfully back then, as well as in the years that followed, it has evolved its means of infiltration over time and now primarily finds victims by ...

A lot has changed in 40 years, since the first computer virus emerged in 1971 as a proof of concept on an early iteration of the Internet. From the sheer volume in the number of viruses, which grew ...

I have been teaching information-security courses for over 15 years (“How to Write a Computer Virus, for College Credit,” January 16). Graduates of our program are considered to be among the top in ...

A new e-mail virus written to take advantage of Microsoft Corp.’s Outlook software is circulating among users today, preying upon people’s attraction to tennis star and model Anna Kournikova. Security ...