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 ...

Discover the types of malware in 2025, from backdoors to ransomware, and learn which families hackers use most in real-world attacks.

The human mind loves to categorize things, and malware is no exception. We here at CSO have done our part: our malware explainer breaks down malware based on how it spreads (self-propagating worms, ...

To a lot of people, a "virus" is often the first thing they think of when something goes wrong with their computer. The truth is, that these days a virus is almost never the culprit for your PC ...

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 ...

In the latest example of computer virus writers capitalizing on current events, an e-mail worm uses fears about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) to entice users into opening a file attachment, ...

Researchers have shown that a computer virus can use ChatGPT to rewrite its code to avoid detection, then write tailored emails that look like genuine replies, spreading itself in an email attachment.

The majority of Canadian computer users are deeply worried about viruses, according a new study, and the author of the report says they may not be doing enough to protect themselves. "Our results show ...

In the latest example of computer virus writers capitalizing on current events, a new e-mail worm uses fears about SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, to entice users into opening a file ...