In 2024, the idea of a computer virus is nothing new, as these computer threats are, unfortunately, common enough. When it comes to cybersecurity, the idea of a computer virus is a major concern.

Believed to be the first virus released into the wild, the Elk Cloner reflected the camp spirit of the frontier days of computing in the early '80s. It was written by 15-year-old prankster Rich ...

Humans have been fighting viruses since the species has existed. For some viral diseases, vaccines and antiviral drugs have prevented widespread infection or helped people recover. And we've even been ...

Computer hackers could create malicious software that crosses the line from technology to biology, crafting viruses that could spread dangerous epidemics, researchers said at Black Hat Europe. “We are ...