Macs are more protected from malicious software like viruses, Trojans, adware, etc. than Windows and Linux. However, they aren’t immune, and more and more malware is being designed specifically for ...

Google has done a great job of making Chrome OS lightweight, yet still secure against common computer viruses, which is one reason it’s a popular choice at schools. However, if you have a Chromebook, ...

Malware — and other forms of digital virus — is often an irritation at best, and can be devastating at worst. Whether it's through security exploits, data breaches, or plain old social engineering, ...

Health experts are still investigating whether the Illinois resident got the Powassan virus in the state, but in the meantime ...

Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

A typically lesser known virus is looking to make its mark this winter – the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The latest figures by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 5 per cent of people of ...

Respiratory virus season is quickly approaching, meaning we will start to see cold, flu, COVID, and RSV in our community. The good news is vaccines are available that will help prevent this disease ...

Q: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? A: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you can check ...

This week the Omicron sub-type BA.2 became dominant in the U.S., demonstrating that more than two years into the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, continues to evolve and spread. The ...

The claim: Coronavirus is a Latin word for 'heart attack virus' A Jan. 6 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows a woman purporting to use Google to translate Latin to English. She types "cor ...

China has recently seen an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is not unusual for this time of year, according to The Independent. The virus has symptoms similar to that of the common cold ...