On January 19, 1986, the world became aware of what is widely regarded as the first major computer virus to spread globally: Brain. While earlier experimental self-replicating programs had existed, ...

For Stu Garrison, it could have gone either way. The Jackson, Mo., insurance agent received an e-mail from someone he corresponds with electronically, warning him that a computer virus may have been ...

Dr. Lipkin and Dr. Baric are experts on viruses, including coronaviruses. There’s a central question that many scientists face: How can scientific discoveries drive humanity’s progress without posing ...