CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new form of computer hacking attack called a Remote Access Trojan hack, or a RAT, cost one suburban woman more than $9,000 before she was able to recover the money. "The hackers are ...

When it’s time to upgrade to a new computer, the excitement can be overshadowed by the concern of transferring existing data without bringing along any unwanted viruses or malware. Philip from Troy, ...

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about a new computer virus, and honestly, it’s kind of a big deal. These aren’t your grandpa’s viruses anymore; they’re getting super sneaky. Think fake update ...

Virus steals bank account passwords, 17 suspects still on the loose. Sept. 30, 2010 — -- Dozens of people in the U.S and Britain have been charged in a worldwide cyberscam that used the powerful ...

A new kind of malware circulating on the Internet freezes a computer and then asks for a ransom paid through Western Union Holdings Inc.’s money-transfer service. A sample of the Trojan horse virus ...

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, ...

To a lot of people, a "virus" is often the first thing they think of when something goes wrong with their computer. The truth is, that these days a virus is almost never the culprit for your PC ...

Computer malware is every bit as scary as it sounds. Fortunately, when you understand what it is and how to prevent it, your computing experience becomes much less stressful. So, what is malware?

A remote access computer Trojan (RAT) designed to steal credit card details from hotel point-of-sale (PoS) applications is being sold on the underground forums, researchers from security firm Trusteer ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

Fake virus alerts are scams designed to make you panic and click on malicious links or download harmful software. Watch out for red flags like poor grammar, weird URLs, flashing warnings, and messages ...