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.

Macs and Linux computers can get viruses, and there are several examples of Mac viruses (via Macworld) and Linux viruses (via Unixmen). Any programmable computer system can get a virus.

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.

Your computer is running very slowly “If your computer is operating a lot more slowly than usual, a virus could be the culprit,” says Walsh.

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 ...

Computer viruses can invade your system without you noticing, disrupting its operation and even stealing your data. To protect your device, it's important to know how to recognize signs of ...

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