Software Experts has named Avast its top antivirus for Windows in its September 2025 annual review. The recognition underscores Avast's capability to address evolving threats while aligning with ...

Since firmware runs your PC and is deeply integrated into your hardware, it's the perfect vector for cyberattacks. Here's how ...

No operating system is 100% safe. As long as your computer is connected to a network, there is always the possibility that it can be compromised. These compromises can come by way of viruses, malware, ...

A new software algorithm developed at Caltech enables researchers to easily search for viruses in RNA sequence data, enabling scientists to detect viruses in samples and study how they impact ...

Researchers have developed a new virus detection tool that uses light to find infections quickly and accurately. The device is called LUCAS (short for Luminescence CAscade-based Sensor) and could help ...

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Mass General Brigham researchers are shining a powerful new light into the viral darkness with the development of Luminescence CAscade-based Sensor (LUCAS), a rapid, portable, highly-sensitive ...

Wastewater surveillance became a popular choice among public health officials looking to track rapid virus mutations and spread patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what if there was a way to ...