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, ...

Always keep your antivirus software installed and updated, and make sure to run regular system scans to catch any lurking ...

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 ...

You’ve certainly heard of computer viruses, but are you familiar with other types of digital attacks, like worms, trojans, botnets, or malvertising? All of these things are malware, a catch-all term ...

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected ...

There are nine types of malware frequently delivered to healthcare organizations, according to a Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange report. The report, titled The Rampant Growth of Cybercrime ...

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 ...

If the public's image of the online criminal -- the brilliant but maladjusted teen breaking into systems just to prove he can -- were ever true, those days are long gone. Not long after people first ...

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 ...

Image of a figure thought to represent Jesus, included as an attachment in emails containing a new type of malware known as Mahdi. Originally published by Kaspersky Labs on July 17, 2012. Russian ...