A computer worm is a type of malware that, once it infects a machine, can automatically copy and extend itself to connected devices.

A computer virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself on your computer and spread to other devices.

You surely have some idea how a computer virus works, though you may not know the details. Somehow it weasels its way into your computer, and then the computer slows way down…or it starts making ...

Tokyo - A new computer worm named "Goner" was losing momentum in Asia on Wednesday after infiltrating corporate and personal email inboxes in the United States and Europe, virus security experts said.

The worm, which is considered as the quickest-spreading and most virulent ones around, hit those particular computers which used Windows and many people using these said that their business was ...

A new computer worm that can churn out infected emails to addresses stored in infected computers is rapidly spreading in the United States, according to Network Associates Japan. The worm, called ...

On the Internet's 40th anniversary, Symantec lists the worst cyber threats. Sept. 3, 2009 — -- This fall marks the 40th birthday of the Internet, and to celebrate it, Symantec, the manufacturer ...

A worm attack disabled thousands of computers across the UAE yesterday and disrupted passenger services at Dubai International Airport for much of the day. Microsoft afterwards put out an alert on its ...

Computer viruses range from serious to mischievous, but there are many scary but unique ones, such as fireworks appearing on the screen when infected and being filled with x marks. So, 'COMPUTER VIRUS ...