The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...

A computer virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself on your computer and spread to other devices.

An ever-present misconception of MacBooks (and other Apple products) is that they're not susceptible to viruses, which is ...

You can clean your Android phone of viruses and malware in a few ways. Here are common signs your Android has a virus and ...

If you’ve ever clicked on a link someone sent you, say in an email or a direct message, only to be directed to a website that looked super suspicious, you know that feeling of wondering whether you’ve ...

John McAfee made headlines for his possible connection to his neighbor's murder. — -- If the name “McAfee” rings a bell, it should. There’s a chance that McAfee anti-virus software is on your ...

A rapidly spreading e-mail virus is threatening to inflict waves of new chaos as soon as Friday, when hundreds of thousands of infected computers are set to download potentially malicious instructions ...

Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography. Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on ...

SANTA CLARA, California (CNN) -- A new computer virus disguised as an electronic Christmas card is making the rounds, according to the anti-virus software company McAfee. The good news is that it does ...

Researchers have developed a computer virus that can leverage the power of ChatGPT to first disguise itself by changing its own code — and then, in a particularly devious twist, spread by attaching ...