Use this guide to the most common computer virus symptoms to keep your PC healthy and malware-free.

Computer viruses first emerged on college campuses during the 1960s. At that time, it took months or years to spread. With the advent of email, viruses are now spreading faster than remedies to combat ...

Researchers have developed a computer virus that can use ChatGPT to disguise itself by changing its own code and write human-like emails.

A computer virus may spread from one device to another, take over your software and steal information that can be held at ransom.

Oh, the not-so-humble computer virus. For decades, it's been making computer users miserable. It's like the common cold. You'd think someone would have cured both by now. Unfortunately, it looks ...

Sobig virus sows few PC problems While the new mass-mailing computer worm has become the No. 2 most active virus, Sobig still isn't that much of a danger, say antivirus experts.

While many people believe a 15-year old created the first computer virus in 1982, I'm not so quick to agree.

What if a 'Really Nasty Virus' isn't a virus at all? This month's look at the history of cybersecurity examines early virus hoaxes—and how they interacted with real threats.