Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks aheadA computer virus is a type of program that, much like a regular virus, attaches itself to a host to multiply and spread ...

Expert cybersecurity tips help Mac owners remove malware infections and strengthen defenses with antivirus software, password managers and system updates.

Scientists have used AI to design bacteriophages, or viruses that infect only bacteria. Does the prospect of designing viruses with AI pose threats to biosecurity?

Can AI create a life form? These “generative” genomes are a start Artificial intelligence can draw cat pictures and write emails. Now the same technology can compose a working genome. A research team ...

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, ...

A compromised work MacBook can infect your devices, cause apps to freeze, and change settings. Here’s how to spot and stop it.

The idea that a single-celled bacterium can defend itself against viruses in a similar way as the 1.8-trillion-cell human immune system is still “mind-blowing” for molecular biologist Joshua Modell of ...

End-to-end encryption is the gold standard to protect data – and now it can be used beyond messaging platforms such as Signal.

Scientists have shown that artificial i (AI) can be used to create brand-new viruses that could potentially be used in bioweapon development.

It’s been a while since Apple last mocked Windows security, but the iPhone maker has just released an ad that hits Windows hard. The eight-minute commercial pokes fun at the CrowdStrike Blue Screen of ...

If you have a Copilot+ PC, you can look forward to free AI features coming to the Notepad app in the near future. These features include AI-generated text (Write), revisions (Rewrite), and summaries ...

Google has showcased 10 creative ways for users to reimagine their photos using Gemini’s AI image generation tool, Nano Banana. One standout feature allows users to virtually meet their childhood ...