Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Malware is an attack that attempts to take control of a computer and steal sensitive information, such as passwords or bank ...

A new computer virus has started spreading worldwide, but antivirus experts predict that the program won't become an epidemic. Dubbed W32/Sobig, the mass-mailing worm has claimed the No. 2 slot on ...

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 ...

Computer viruses can invade your system without you noticing, disrupting its operation and even stealing your data. To protect your device, it's important to know how to recognize signs of infection, ...

A computer virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself on your computer and spread to other devices. You might be infected with a virus if your computer suddenly starts running more slowly, ...

A serious computer virus that has infected millions worldwide has taken a stab at the UA, but security officials are working to combat the virus and educate the university community on how to protect ...

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 ...

And then came Brain. Discovered in the first weeks of 1986, it was the first PC virus to widely circulate in the wild. Distributed via 5.25-inch floppy diskettes, Brain's spread was extremely slow by ...

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 ...

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