What is a computer worm? Here's how to protect yourself from the replicating malware

A computer worm is a type of malware that, once it infects a machine, can automatically copy and extend itself to connected devices.

What is adware? How to keep your computer free of annoying or potentially harmful ads

Adware is software that serves advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs.

U.S. sanctions Russian institute linked to dangerous malware

Washington imposed sanctions on Friday on a Russian research institute tied to the development of a dangerous computer program capable of causing catastrophic industrial damage, a move that Russia ...

From infostealer to full RAT: dissecting the PureRAT attack chain

Researchers map a campaign that escalated from a Python infostealer to a full PureRAT backdoor — loaders, evasions, and ...
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The Many Faces of Malware

Spyware, virus, worm, trojan, etc…what’s the difference ... then “scares” you to pay for fake antivirus software to remove it. Keylogging and screen scraping: Secretly records every keystroke and/or ...
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What Is a Computer Virus and Why Should You Worry About It?

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