When an antivirus program sounds the alarm, it always triggers a moment of shock in the user. But the warning is not always ...

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...

Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...

Some computer viruses evade the surveillance of security software. However, there are clues and strange behaviors that can reveal their presence, such as unusual accents in your texts. Malware often ...

The USB port on your PC makes it easy to connect everything from keyboards and mice to storage devices and useful accessories. Most of these devices work right away without any setup, which is ...

Many students will not be saying "I love you" to their computers this Valentine's Day, as a slew of computer viruses have wrecked havoc on the Tufts campus this past week. Hundreds of students have ...

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics, researchers said at Black Hat Europe. “We are ...

OBSERVER Staff Report The Dunkirk City School District disclosed Tuesday morning that it fought off a computer virus attack, and it’s warning residents and users to be wary of emails allegedly coming ...