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What Is a Computer Virus and Why Should You Worry About It?

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...
Techopedia

Types of Malware in 2025: What Tactics Do Hackers Use Most?

Discover the types of malware in 2025, from backdoors to ransomware, and learn which families hackers use most in real-world attacks.

XWorm malware resurfaces with ransomware module, over 35 plugins

New versions of the XWorm backdoor are being distributed in phishing campaigns after the original developer, XCoder, ...
PC World

I haven’t gotten PC malware in a decade. Here are my 7 simple secrets

What’s your malware tally? I’ve had plenty stopped by my antivirus and antimalware software but the number I’ve had actually infect my PC is, I’m proud to say, a big fat donut (zero). What’s more, ...

Android malware uses VNC to give attackers hands-on access

A new Android banking and remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed Klopatra disguised as an IPTV and VPN app has infected more than ...
Bitdefender

Hackers Use XLL Add-ins and Excel to Deploy CABINETRAT Malware in Ukraine

A group known as UAC-0245 launched a new campaign late last month targeting the Ukrainian government and defense organizations by using XLL files ...