From viruses to spyware, we break down the key differences so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

YAKIMA, Wash. - A new virus that holds computer information ransom and charges a retrieval fee has hit Yakima County government offices. Since surfacing Tuesday morning, the virus has been removed ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

The computer virus that hit the Pentagon's drone program last month was not directed at the military systems but was common malware used to steal log-ins and passwords used in online gaming, military ...

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Computers are prone to virus attacks. People take various measures to protect themselves from such malware attacks, but may still find themselves ill-prepared. One of the major consequences of a virus ...

This is an undesirable program. This file has been identified as a program that is undesirable to have running on your computer. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable.

The best way to protect yourself from an online financial scam is to diligently check your bank accounts. At least, until now. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

Just a quick warning about a new virus that may be showing up in your inbox... There is a new virus going around; the subject line is variable, but, some of the ones we've seen include: The virus is a ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- YooCare, a company that provides its customers with complete online computer care services, has just reached an impressive milestone.

Though it's subject to debate to whether it was truly the first computer virus, reports perpetuated by sites like PCAdvisor, TWiT and VNUnet are claiming that this is the 25th anniversary of the ...

The University of Calgary is getting a lot of attention these days. The school is offering a course on how to write computer viruses and malware. Story after story has been published in recent days ...