The first computer virus was named Creeper, created in 1971 by Robert Thomas, a programmer at BBN Technologies (Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., which later became part of Raytheon). Unlike the ...

While the first computer virus (Creeper) was released on the ARPANET as a harmless experiment, the first computer virus to be released in the wild didn't have malicious intent either. Called ...

The first full-stealth computer virus. In 1986, Brain was developed by Pakistani brothers Basit and Amjad Farooq Alvi, who were annoyed at having their heart monitoring software copied for free.

He had heard about this type of computer virus and how dangerous it could be. But he never thought that he would be tricked into clicking on a wrong link. Now, as he read the ransom note ...

Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew of pop-up ads and steal personal information, but antivirus software can defend your devices from these threats. CNBC Select reviewed dozens ...