r/computerviruses is a subreddit with 52k members. The community frequently discusses virus, malware, help, popup, and trojan, and they frequently recommend/review antivirus, antivirus software, and free antivirus, and the most common flair used is disinfection help, question, discussion, file / url check, and warning.
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Popular Topics in r/computerviruses
#1
Virus
238 posts
#2
Malware
131 posts
#3
Help
104 posts
#4
Popup
31 posts
#5
Trojan
31 posts
#6
Security
26 posts
#7
Pc
17 posts
#8
Windows
15 posts
#9
False Positive
14 posts
#10
File
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/computerviruses
Antivirus
9 reviews
#1
Bitdefender
3.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Kaspersky
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
AVG
2.0★ from 1 review
Antivirus Software
1 review
#1
Microsoft
4.0★ from 1 review
Free Antivirus
1 review
#1
Malwarebytes
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/computerviruses
#1
Disinfection Help
: "My brother got this and I have no idea what it is"
107 posts
#2
Question
: "Random app running when clearing recycle bin?"
67 posts
#3
Discussion
: "A “legit” indie game accessed honeytoken files while AV scans showed clean (SHA256 included)"
9 posts
#4
File / URL Check
: "(FOR THOSE WITH FREE TIME ON THEIR HANDS) I got a strange DM from someone I haven't talked to in 6 years, I knew something was up immediately. Can someone more experienced check out what this file actually has in it? I'm simply curious."
8 posts
#5
Warning
: "PSA/warning: discord infostealer"
4 posts
#6
Other
: "Is this “virus” or I guess exploit complete BS? I’m really tempted to believe it is but of course my anxiety gnaws at me. It’s a roblox game that got popular on Reels and TikTok, however I assume it’s been hacked."
3 posts
#7
News
: "Microsoft Warns of GPU Cryptojacking Campaign Spread Through AI Chatbot Links"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/computerviruses
Yearly
+21k members(66.2%)
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Last updated: June 20, 2026