"VIRUS" content on TweakTown - Page 1
We found 42 items for the tag: VIRUS
Malwarebytes software blocked malware from infecting a PC... from a vibrator connected via USB
Just another day in 2024... connect a vibrator to a PC via USB for charging and then get a notification that it's infected with malware.
Monkeypox officially declared a 'Global Health Emergency,' cases surge
The 2022 monkeypox outbreak has been deemed a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox found to have 'accelerated evolution,' more than it should
Monkeypox outbreaks have now been recorded in 50+ countries, and genetic analysis reveals it is mutating 6-12x faster than normal.
Genetically-modified virus to kill cancer trialed for the first time
Biotech company Imugene and the City of Hope center have created a new genetically-modified oncolytic virus to kill cancer cells.
UK Monkeypox cases double, new cases in US, Australia, France, & more
More cases of rare monkeypox virus have been recorded in the last week outside of Africa than since 1970 in at least 11 countries.
Multiple outbreaks of rare monkeypox virus detected across Europe
Multiple cases of the rare monkeypox virus have been reported in England, Spain, and Portugal, all with currently unknown origins.
First human case of H3N8 avian flu detected in China
China's National Health Commission has confirmed the first human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu in a four-year-old boy.
Longest ever COVID-19 infection exceeds 500 days
A U.K. patient suffering from a persistent COVID-19 infection had it for 505 days before unfortunately dying in hospital in 2021.
Effectiveness of face masks for various viruses examined by new study
New research has shown correctly worn surgical or FFP2 masks render the risk of infection by COVID and other viruses negligible.
First woman ever enters HIV remission after new treatment
The first woman to enter HIV remission, now the third person ever, has done so after an umbilical cord blood stem-cell transplant.
Canines can be trained to sniff out COVID-19, successfully trialed
Florida International University researchers have successfully trained canines to detect COVID-19 cases at airports and festivals.
This RNA pill could be provide a new way to ingest vaccines
Researchers from MIT have developed a capsule that can be swallowed to administer an RNA vaccine without requiring an injection.
Supercomputer finds 100,000+ new viruses, including nine coronaviruses
The Serratus Project used Cloud Innovation Center services to identify over 100,000 new RNA viruses, including nine coronaviruses.
New vaccines that can spread on their own are being developed
Research is being done in Europe and the United States into lab-modified self-spreading and replicating viral vaccines in animals.
If we want to colonize Mars, viruses may be a key to our survival
Humans are looking towards other planets to colonize, and we have our sights set on Mars. But to survive, we may need viruses.
Here's how NASA will protect us humans from alien viruses from Mars
What if Mars has a coronavirus-level pathogen and NASA accidentally brings it back to Earth?
Scientists slap down claim that snakes caused the Wuhan virus outbreak
Other scientists have said there's 'no evidence' to support that snakes are the cause of the Wuhan virus.
Scientists think snakes are 'most probable' suspect for Wuhan virus
Researchers have said that snakes are the 'most probable' wildlife that originated China's Wuhan coronavirus.
Windows Defender works against Dell adware certificate
In great fashion. Microsoft has blitzed the dangerous Dell adware certificate with Windows Defender.
Damballa: Majority of antivirus solutions fail to detect malware
Security company Damballa finds majority of antivirus software programs unable to quickly identify - and address - malware infections.
Recent fake Facebook porn links infecting systems with a Trojan virus
Fake porn links on Facebook have seen over 110,000 users infected with a Trojan in only two days.
Security expert: Regin is scary and companies should be on alert
Cybersecurity companies are outlining additional details about the sophisticated Regin spyware malware, but no one has a complete picture just yet.
FBI issues warning over disk-wiping malware used in Sony hack
The malware used in the Sony hack is on the loose, and can wipe all of your data and operating system.
BadUSB exploit shared publicly, half of all USB devices are vulnerable
The BadUSB code, which can take over the majority of USB products, is released to the public.
USAF hospital plans to use virus-zapping robot to kill germs
Xenex has a new customer interested in its products, with the US Air Force rolling out the "Saul" virus-zapping robot in its Langley hospital.
New York City hospital diagnoses first Ebola case
Efforts to contain the virus seem to be failing.
Ancient virus found in Siberia has been brought back to life
30,000-year old virus has been revived by scientist, leading experts to believe melting polar ice could unleash more ancient viruses upon us.
Formula 1 race car team tripped up by virus, loses day of testing
Computer virus hits professional race car team, Formula 1 team loses day of track testing.
Mac-specific Trojan discovered, injects ads into webpages
Trojan discovered on Mac devices that injects ads into webpages.
"miniFlame" virus has been discovered by Kaspersky Labs, designed for cyber espionage
Kaspersky Labs discovers miniFlame, previously thought to be a Flame module.
Apple changes their website, doesn't state OS X is "virus-proof" anymore
Apple's website used to state OS X didn't "get PC viruses", but has since changed it to "it's built
Espionage virus sent blueprints to China
A virus has been stealing blueprints from Peruvian companies.
Iran is the target of the U.S. and Israel-made Flame virus, according to sources
Flame, a virus like Stuxnet, targetting Iranian oil refineries, made by the U.S. and Israel.
Google to warn the 500,000+ users infected with DNS Changer malware
Google to warn users if they are infected with the DNS Changer malware.
A new Mac OSX Trojan exploits Word, not Java
A new Mac Trojan has shown up in the wild. Update MS Office software to be safe.
Google now detecting viruses from its end for one form of Windows-specific malware
Google now detecting viruses from their end, soon to be a superhero?
The iPhone becomes a victim of its own popularity
Apple brags about how secure their products are. But, with the recent malware aimed at Jailbroken phones, will they simply blame the jailbreakers?