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 ...

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 ...

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

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 infection, ...

Your computer has been acting strange lately — running slower than usual, showing weird pop-ups, or behaving in ways that make you suspicious something isn’t right. These could be signs that malware, ...

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, ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in Hsinchu, Taiwan — which makes the processors for Apple’s iPhones — said a recent computer virus may cause shipment delays for some products, CNBC reports. 1.

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a travel-related case of Zika virus on Oahu and identified two others who may have been exposed, prompting a public warning to avoid mosquito bites ...

The SARS-CoV-2 virus also depends on an enzyme, called M pro, to replicate in host cells. Because cruzain and M pro are ...

Interactions among viruses can help them succeed inside their hosts or impart vulnerabilities that make them easier to treat.

Amid an outbreak of avian influenza, aka bird flu, that has spread to cows in nine states and one person in Texas, federal regulators have detected traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurized milk.

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...