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, ...

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 ...

Computer viruses can wreak havoc on your computer by damaging files, stealing data and making your system unusable. To prevent virus infection, keep an updated copy of an antivirus program running in ...

Although nearly 63,000 viruses have rolled through the Internet, causing an estimated $65 billion in damage, criminal prosecutions have been few, penalties light and just a handful of people have gone ...

The Cincinnati office of the FBI issued a warning Thursday about a computer virus being used to extort money from area residents. The virus is called Reveton. This computer virus can install itself ...

While viruses are dominating the headlines right now, there is another type of virus you need to watch for -- a type of computer virus that is now worse than ever. While viruses are dominating the ...

The best defence is a strong, unique password for each account. Avoid simple words or common phrases. Using a password ...

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 ...

Apple Inc is fighting what security experts say may be the most pernicious types of computer virus to ever target its line of Mac computers. The company has issued a security advisory warning to ...