Computer viruses first emerged on college campuses during the 1960s. At that time, it took months or years to spread. With the advent of email, viruses are now spreading faster than remedies to combat ...

Uncover the truth behind common computer virus myths that refuse to die. Are Macs and Linux PCs immune? Can you get a virus ...

As more and more medical devices are connected to computer, hospitals need to worry about the vulnerability those devices have to computer viruses and malware, according to a Forbes report.

Computer security technologists are racing to find ways to block ever-more complex computer worms and viruses that burrow into computers -- usually via e-mail -- and wreak havoc on network systems.

With some basic knowledge, you can prevent most viruses and hackers from having a chance at infecting your computer.

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 ...

From macro viruses and boot sector viruses to droppers and packers, here’s a look at 9 common virus types, what they do, and the function they perform for attackers.

Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions. This week's topics cover computer tech-support scams, what to try first if having trouble entering info on a website and regaining ...

The electro-hydraulic control systems of a subsea BOP are indeed critical to the big iron functioning properly, especially with more attention being paid to secondary control systems such as ...

The U.S. federal government is worried about the Swine Flu (official name: 2009 H1N1 influenza virus). There have been predictions by experts of two or three times the normal number of flu related ...