a computer program designed to damage or destroy computer systems and the information contained within them. The fact that extremely destructive viruses can be attached to, and even embedded in, e-mail messages means that anyone with an e-mail account is a potential target. Although there is no single foolproof way to eradicate the risk of viruses, the threat they pose can be reduced in a number of ways. The main precaution that should be taken is to invest in antivirus software that can check e-mail messages and attachments automatically.
Wiktionary Definition for: Virus
context pathology microbiology virology A core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat that requires a living cell to replicate — often causes disease in the host organism.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Earlier this week, a new computer virus, XF.Yagnuul.A, triggered a large amount of coverage in the technical and general press worldwide, and was reported as a danger by several anti-virus vendors. The virus has gained a great deal of attention due to the virus writers attempting...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 8, 1996--In response to an inordinately high call volume from customers concerned about the Boza virus, McAfee (Nasdaq: MCAF), the world's leading vendor of anti-virus software, today issued this virus advisory.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 19, 1995--McAfee (Nasdaq: MCAF) today unveiled BootShield, an anti-virus software package capable of preventing boot virus infections. The software represents a true breakthrough in the struggle against boot virus infections, which cause immeasurable data loss each year for thousands of computer users. Until now,...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 24, 1997--McAfee (NASDAQ: MCAF), the world's leading vendor of anti-virus software, today announced that its Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team AVERT has discovered the first macro computer virus to specifically target users of Microsoft's popular Microsoft Mail (MS-Mail) email software. The virus, which is called ShareFun, searches...
IronPort Systems Inc., the leader in email security, is warning businesses and individuals of a new virus that is designed to delete personal and business related files on February 3rd, 2006. The Kama Sutra virus, also known as Nyxem-D or Blackworm, spreads by enticing users to open seemingly pornographic...
Hackers - people who devise ways to break into networks - are a different animal than virus writers, and in most cases, more advanced. Virus writers are generally younger (some as young as 10 or 11 years old), on a lower rung of the underground tech strata and not always...
BALTIMORE -- SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced the availability of QuickSec Unified Anti-Virus, an advanced anti-virus solution that enables network equipment manufacturers to add an effective defense against virus threats to their security appliances.
STERLING FOREST, N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--August 31, 1995--A new computer virus, called the WordMacro.Concept virus, was discovered recently. It exclusively infects Microsoft Word documents and templates.
CUPERTINO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 15, 1998--Trend Micro Inc., the leader in centrally managed virus protection, participated in the first meeting of AVAR (Asian Anti-Virus Researchers), held in Hong Kong on September 4, 1998. AVAR was formed in June this year to improve the cooperation among anti-virus researchers in the region. The...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- ESET, a global security software company providing next-generation malware protection, today announced that their flagship product, NOD32, received its 34th consecutive Virus Bulletin 100% award for flawless virus protection. NOD32 is the only solution worldwide that has not missed a single "In the Wild" worm or...
BASEL, Switzerland -- 454 Life Sciences, a part of Roche Applied Science, today announced that researchers at Columbia University and Victorian Infectious Disease Reference Laboratory have discovered a new virus that was responsible for the deaths of three transplant recipients. The research explains how the previously unknown virus, which is...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 6, 1995--McAfee (NASDAQ:MCAF) today announced WebScan, the first anti-virus software utility to prevent Internet computer users from downloading virus-infected files and e-mail. In addition to detecting traditional virus types, WebScan has the unique ability to detect macro viruses such as the new Winword.concept virus that...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 26, 1996--McAfee (Nasdaq: MCAF), the world's leading vendor of anti-virus software, today announced that it has licensed portions of its anti-virus technology to Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT). Under the terms of the agreement, McAfee's anti-virus technology will be incorporated into future Microsoft Internet software products.
CUPERTINO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 27, 1996--Trend Micro Incorporated, a leader in server-based virus protection, today announced it has ported its InterScan VirusWall virus protection software to Hewlett Packard Company's enterprise-class UNIX operating system, HP-UX -- the first virus protection available for this platform.
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