After asking for help on social media, Bernardo Quintero has managed to locate the creator of the software that, besides infecting the university’s computers in the 1990s, sparked his passion for cybe ...

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, ...

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

If a ransom note suddenly appears on your PC screen, your PC has been hacked. But computer attacks are not always so drastic and clear-cut. For the less obvious cases, you’ll need a finer sense and ...

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 ...

I have an old computer with (Windows) XP that is running very slow (I think it has a virus). I would like to get a new computer and transfer things to the new computer but I’m afraid it will transfer ...