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, ...

Researchers at Black Hat conference speculate that human and computer viruses could converge in the future and could interest bioterrorists Computer hackers could create malicious software that ...

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What Is a Computer Virus? A computer virus is a program. Like other programs, it’s defined by what it does, and the big thing a virus does is replicate itself. The virus exists as a collection of ...

A computer virus is something we all strive to avoid because we understand the consequences and the amount of time and energy required to restore a computer to its original condition. In a recent poll ...

On March 28, MedStar Health, based in Columbia, Md., shut down its computer networks to halt the spread of malware that stopped certain users from logging into the system. The virus did not affect ...

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 ...