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 program that, much like a regular virus, ...

Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus is a short video made by motion graphic designer Patrick Clair for an Australian TV show. The captivating clip tells the story of one of the 50 most deadly ...

In a nutshell: Legacy operating systems like Windows XP can present a major threat to user safety if connected to the internet without any security software. A YouTube channel demonstrated as much in ...

A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive Threat Status delivered directly to your inbox each weekday. A version of this ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A dangerous computer virus designed to destroy safety systems at industrial plants was likely developed by a Russian government-backed research institute, U.S. cybersecurity ...

Constant sneezing paired with body chills might be trying to tell you something important. Medical experts have identified five dangerous viruses that often begin with these seemingly innocent ...

A groundbreaking study published in Nature's Communications Biology sheds new light on the relationship between bats and dangerous viruses. Led by researchers at the University of Oklahoma, the study ...