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, ...

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 ...

How do hackers get access to your computer? Hackers have many tricks up their sleeves. Viruses and malicious software, aka malware, make the most of security gaps, but something called social ...

The Office of Information Technology is trying to quickly respond to an increase in email traffic caused by the “MyDoom” virus, which is spreading rapidly through computer networks across the nation, ...

After 33 years, Bernardo Quintero decided it was time to find the person who changed his life — the anonymous programmer who created a computer virus that had infected his university decades earlier.