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 ...

On the Internet's 40th anniversary, Symantec lists the worst cyber threats. Sept. 3, 2009 — -- This fall marks the 40th birthday of the Internet, and to celebrate it, Symantec, the manufacturer ...

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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, ...

Computer virus, according to Lexico, is "a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental ...

The "Navidad" computer virus arrived at Princeton last week, just in time for the Christmas season. Since then, the virus has infected at least seven University students' computers and has appeared in ...

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 ...

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ChromeOS is one of the most secure operating systems. Still, it can't guarantee protection against viruses. While the chance of a virus infecting your Chromebook is slim to none, understanding your ...

Antivirus is the guard posted at your hardware, whereas identity security is out on the battlefield. Antivirus works inside ...