From macro viruses and boot sector viruses to droppers and packers, here’s a look at 9 common virus types, what they do, and the function they perform for attackers.

A computer virus is a form of malicious software that piggybacks onto legitimate application code in order to spread and reproduce itself.

The point of today's lesson, of course, is to help you teach your friends and family more about the different types of malware, and debunk a few of the common myths about viruses.

Discover the common signs that your computer may have a virus and how to identify potential threats to your device.

If you use a computer, read the newspaper, or watch the news, you will know about computer viruses or other malware. These are those malicious programs that once they infect your machine will ...

Computer viruses first emerged in the 1980s. Since then, they have posed problems for computer users worldwide. Unfortunately, most are here to stay.