Think twice before you click on that link—even if it was sent to you by a friend or family member. Simply put, a computer virus is a program that you did not install which often performs malicious ...

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, ...

A common antivirus feature that automatically replies to e-mails infected with a virus to inform the sender that they are infected is obsolete and should be disabled because it creates almost as much ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: I have a problem with a pop-up that keeps appearing on the lower right-hand side of my Desktop screen. It appears every time I ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

Q: I am getting a lot of Windows notifications from McAfee lately saying that I have a virus infection and that I have to click on the notification itself to fix the problem. The strange part is that ...

I get all kinds of e-mails telling me I have a virus,and I don't even send these e-mails out. Some of these people I know and some I don't. I have XP Pro with Microsoft outlook with Norton Antivirus ...

A: This sounds like another case of Windows Push Notification malware. As described in recent columns on the topic, this adware uses a website's permissions prompt command (when the site you are on ...

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 ...