A new computer virus has started spreading worldwide, but antivirus experts predict that the program won't become an epidemic. Dubbed W32/Sobig, the mass-mailing worm has claimed the No. 2 slot on ...

The first virus for personal computers in 1986 became known as 'Brain'. 'Welcome to the dungeon' was the message that flashed up on computer screens. 'Brain' spread around the world and became ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever hear the phrase “spread like a virus”? We quite literally witnessed it the past few years. Like biological viruses, computer ...

A man uses a laptop at a coffee shop in downtown Hanoi. - AFP A man uses a laptop at a coffee shop in downtown Hanoi. - AFP In 2022, there were over 1.3 billion malware programmes in existence and 10 ...

Antivirus companies are reporting the spread of a new variant of the mass-mailing PC virus known as "Bagle." The latest version of the malicious software, which some experts refer to as an e-mail worm ...

The "Conficker" worm virus is set to update April 1. WSJ's Kelsey Hubbard speaks to tech reporter Andrew LaVallee about whether Conficker is anything to laugh at. The U.S. Has Made Billions in Tariff ...

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics, researchers said at Black Hat Europe. “We are ...

Your web browser could be the culprit, especially if you've lost count of the number of windows and tabs you have open. Each browser window and tab takes up memory and processing power and, over time, ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...