Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

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, ...

In 2025, computer viruses are getting smarter! Hackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create tricky emails that look real, make malware that can hide from normal security programs, and even ...

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, ...

In 2025, most devices feature built-in antivirus software that scans files you attempt to download, blocking anything it deems suspicious. Antivirus tools also perform automated scans to remove ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

There are certainly fewer viruses around targeting Macs—partly because it makes more sense for bad actors to target Windows, which has a significantly bigger user base—but macOS is certainly not ...

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

Companies that are following recommended practices relating to secure e-mail use should be largely protected against the Mydoom virus and its variants, experts said. Despite the speed with which the e ...

The Zafi e-mail worm has resurfaced again, but this time it is hiding behind holiday greetings with the subject 147;Merry Christmas 148; Some of the e-mail contains the message 147;Happy Hollydays ...