1. On January 30, 1982, computer programmer Richard Skrenta wrote the world’s first computer virus that ‘escaped’ to other networks. Among other things, the virus would display a poem about ...

A powerful new computer virus was today causing havoc with e-mail systems across the world. Experts described the virus, called Goner, as one of the fastest-spreading they had yet seen and warned ...

According to Tokyo police, Ryuki Hayashi, 25, an unemployed man who lives in Kawasaki, used his home computer and smartphone to access several AI programs that were available for free on the ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — In a new study, researchers have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body's immune system ...

The virus spreads through close contact with an infected person or by touching contaminated surfaces. It is most common during winter and early spring. Most HMPV cases are mild and can be managed at ...

Getting through winter without getting sick can be a challenge for some people. It might be a bigger-than-normal challenge this year. Four viruses are going around in what some have called a ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating in the ...

Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species ...

Unlike the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HMPV is a known virus, with established risks and countermeasures. However, it does pose a risk for vulnerable groups, such as ...

Computer viruses can slow down your devices, create a sea of pop-up ads and even erase or steal personal information. Antivirus software can defend your devices from threats and protect your data.

Jan. 30, 2025 — A study suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human ...