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A serious computer virus that has infected millions worldwide has taken a stab at the UA, but security officials are working to combat the virus and educate the university community on how to protect ...

A new computer virus has started spreading worldwide, but antivirus experts predict that the program won't become an epidemic. Dubbed W32/Sobig, the mass-mailing worm has claimed the No. 2 slot on ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever hear the phrase “spread like a virus”? We quite literally witnessed it the past few years. Like biological viruses, computer ...

Security researchers uncover evidence that the Windows-based 'RenEngine loader' malware has infected around 30,000 users in ...

If you suspect your PC has been infected by malicious software or a virus, McAfee Malware Cleaner will remove it from your Windows PC. McAfee Malware Cleaner (MMC) is a free malware removal tool from ...

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: enabling biometric login through Windows Hello, verifying encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, and setting up ...

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Antivirus software protects your computer by scanning every file you download for viruses and other malware. Most of the time, you’ll want to leave your antivirus program running as-is. If it’s ...

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