Malware is an all-encompassing term that includes many forms of intentionally malicious software (in fact, the word malware was first coined in 1990 by the late Israeli professor, Yisrael Radai, as a ...

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 ...

Some types of malware get so entrenched in Windows that the system cannot start, or boot normally. Whenever you suspect that a computer in your office is infected, address the issue immediately as ...

Use these 5 tips to protect your computer from viruses. (Photo: Getty) Malware is an attack that attempts to take control of a computer and steal sensitive information, such as passwords or bank ...

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 ...

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 ...

Three academic computer geeks recently caused an outbreak of panic amongst the business press by announcing that they had created the world's first computer virus hosted on an RFID tag. They described ...

Have you ever come across a file that you thought might be suspicious? Perhaps a PDF file was attached to an email address, and you weren't certain of its safety. Malware and viruses can hide almost ...

A Browser Redirect virus or computer infection is when your browser is redirected to a site other than the one that you intended to view. While it is perfectly normal for a site to redirect a browser ...

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 ...