Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but tend to cause similar ...

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

You surely have some idea how a computer virus works, though you may not know the details. Somehow it weasels its way into your computer, and then the computer slows way down…or it starts making ...

Discover the types of malware in 2025, from backdoors to ransomware, and learn which families hackers use most in real-world attacks.

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

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It's impossible to feel nostalgic about malware. I've been trying all week, and it's just not happening. Remember those illicit programs that came piggybacking in on dodgy installers or laced ...

India’s cybersecurity agency warns of a fast-spreading npm supply chain worm, urging startups and ITes firms to secure credentials and audit dependencies.