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 ...

A wreath of ten crAssviruses – hugely abundant viruses that infect gut bacteria and are part of your normal, healthy ...

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 ...

In 2025, computer viruses are getting smarter! Hackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create tricky emails that ...

A team of researchers designs a ChatGPT that 'speaks in DNA', capable of creating new species that do not exist in nature and that would allow the creation of a second 'tree of life', new metabolisms, ...

West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can be fatal to humans, has been detected in the UK for the first time. Arran Folly at APHA says the virus was detected due to “pot luck” when the ...

After asking for help on social media, Bernardo Quintero has managed to locate the creator of the software that, besides infecting the university’s computers in the 1990s, sparked his passion for cybe ...

Video game studios throw around the word "immersion" a lot, and it can mean different things. Many video games use mechanics and systems to "immerse" players, and draw them into an expansive or ...

Paul Hunter consults for the World Health Organization. He receives funding from National Institute for Health Research and has received funding from the World Health Organization and the European ...

Cybersecurity architect and adjunct professor at NC State University Jeff Crume joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the history of hacking. What was the first computer virus?