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 ...

Firewalls scan data sent to your computer for malware and attempt to block files or other data they deem suspicious. Like ...

This is a demonstration of the I Love You Virus (known mostly as "ILOVEYOU"), which was recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records as the worst computer virus of all time, causing more damage ...

Fake Facebook e-mail says it contains new password but spreads vicious virus. Oct. 27, 2009— -- A new computer virus is making the rounds online, using the Facebook brand to trick unsuspecting ...

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 ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

An e-mail going around the Internet with the name "Peace Between America and Islam" contains a virus called win.32.vote.a@mm. A message seemingly from a friend or business contact invites North ...

News EditorAnother virus has invaded the Virginia Tech server, but computing officials at Tech say this one should not interfere with e-mail communications as much as the previous MyDoom virus.The ...

"Computers are not to be trusted. Just because it's there doesn't mean the person intended for it to be there -- whatever it is, child porn included." Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses ...

The study of computer virus propagation models is central to understanding and mitigating digital epidemics that disrupt modern network infrastructures. Researchers have adopted a range of techniques, ...