items tagged with Antivirus
McAfee: Your own fear could lead to theft of your identity!
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2009-02-04 08:27:50
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2009-02-04 08:27:50
McAfee's latest SPAM report warns of a scam which relies on someone’s fear of having their identity stolen and which the security company says is the latest malware campaign tactic employed by identity thieves.
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Stupid is as Stupid Does
Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-01-29 17:27:01
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-01-29 17:27:01
The current woes of the Internet – spambots, viruses, stolen credit card numbers and passwords; all of this is basically caused by stupidity. Maybe we need a web driver's licence.
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Kaspersky’s Anti-Virus for Windows 7 released as “prototype”
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-01-21 02:40:33
So far, there are three “official” anti-virus partners for the Windows 7 beta – AVG, Symantec (with Norton 360 3.0 beta) and Kaspersky Lab, with the latter announcing the release of its Windows 7 solution as a “technical prototype”.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-01-21 02:40:33
So far, there are three “official” anti-virus partners for the Windows 7 beta – AVG, Symantec (with Norton 360 3.0 beta) and Kaspersky Lab, with the latter announcing the release of its Windows 7 solution as a “technical prototype”.
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Newest Mac anti-virus/malware software turns 1.0 (and 1.3)
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2009-01-19 22:56:34
Although many Mac users are of the opinion they don’t need anti-virus protection, security companies keep on delivering it, with PC Tools marking two important milestones: version 1.0 of its iAntiVirus software for Mac, after a successful beta process, and a very nice $0 price for home users - although business users are expected to pay.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2009-01-19 22:56:34
Although many Mac users are of the opinion they don’t need anti-virus protection, security companies keep on delivering it, with PC Tools marking two important milestones: version 1.0 of its iAntiVirus software for Mac, after a successful beta process, and a very nice $0 price for home users - although business users are expected to pay.
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AVG acquires indentity theft prevention security company
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology Industry
Category: Deals and Wheels - Mergers & Acquisitions
2009-01-17 23:51:55
Anti-virus and internet security software provider, AVG Technologies, has acquired Sana Security, a California-based security company and developer of identity theft prevention software.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology Industry
Category: Deals and Wheels - Mergers & Acquisitions
2009-01-17 23:51:55
Anti-virus and internet security software provider, AVG Technologies, has acquired Sana Security, a California-based security company and developer of identity theft prevention software.
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Old worm up to new tricks
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Anti-Virus
2009-01-15 02:23:27
A worm first discovered in November last year has resurfaced and is using a new way to spread. The Wimn32.Worm.Downadup, which installs rogue security software on infected computers, exploits the MS08-067 vulnerability to spread in local area networks. However, it is now also using physical "sneakernet" to spread.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Anti-Virus
2009-01-15 02:23:27
A worm first discovered in November last year has resurfaced and is using a new way to spread. The Wimn32.Worm.Downadup, which installs rogue security software on infected computers, exploits the MS08-067 vulnerability to spread in local area networks. However, it is now also using physical "sneakernet" to spread.
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TrustDefender highlights danger of updated Torpig rootkit and variants
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-01-13 09:22:00
Rootkits are the not-so-secret, yet increasingly sophisticated weapon of online criminals targeting Windows users even before their computer boots up, with the Mebroot / Sinowal / Torpig rootkit potentially the worst of the bunch, completely invisible to traditional AV programs – but not to TrustDefender.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-01-13 09:22:00
Rootkits are the not-so-secret, yet increasingly sophisticated weapon of online criminals targeting Windows users even before their computer boots up, with the Mebroot / Sinowal / Torpig rootkit potentially the worst of the bunch, completely invisible to traditional AV programs – but not to TrustDefender.
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Clam anti-virus on Ubuntu
Written By: Hamish Taylor
Section: Apexing the Linux learning curve
Category: Linux for Learners
2009-01-05 23:26:06
There are quite a few anti-virus packages that work with Linux, such as ClamAV, AVG, Avast!, Panda, NOD32, Avira, F-Prot, Kaspersky, eScan and Sophos. I got these names from a quick Google search and it may not be an exhaustive list. Most of those packages are proprietary, some are free and open source. Many of them charge licence fees. However, this article is about ClamAV, so lets get on with it!
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Written By: Hamish Taylor
Section: Apexing the Linux learning curve
Category: Linux for Learners
2009-01-05 23:26:06
There are quite a few anti-virus packages that work with Linux, such as ClamAV, AVG, Avast!, Panda, NOD32, Avira, F-Prot, Kaspersky, eScan and Sophos. I got these names from a quick Google search and it may not be an exhaustive list. Most of those packages are proprietary, some are free and open source. Many of them charge licence fees. However, this article is about ClamAV, so lets get on with it!
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TrustDefender takes closer look at Firefox “Plugin” malware
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-12-07 22:40:40
Despite the fact that Firefox is seen as a safer browser than Internet Explorer, the emergence of the latest Firefox malware Plugin shows that a browser alone is not enough protection in a world of evil banking Trojans, botnets, rootkits and crimeware.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-12-07 22:40:40
Despite the fact that Firefox is seen as a safer browser than Internet Explorer, the emergence of the latest Firefox malware Plugin shows that a browser alone is not enough protection in a world of evil banking Trojans, botnets, rootkits and crimeware.
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Koobface slips past antivirus defences
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-12-07 19:48:55
If you've been wondering why Koobface seems to be infecting so many computers, it could be because a majority of antivirus packages have been unable to detect it.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-12-07 19:48:55
If you've been wondering why Koobface seems to be infecting so many computers, it could be because a majority of antivirus packages have been unable to detect it.
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Apple peels antivirus advice from its support site
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-12-03 02:00:55
Apple recently revised a support article that recommended the use of antivirus software on Macs - and now the article has been pulled completely! What's going on?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-12-03 02:00:55
Apple recently revised a support article that recommended the use of antivirus software on Macs - and now the article has been pulled completely! What's going on?
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IDC: Symantec leader in ANZ Secure Content Management Market
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-26 20:06:05
Computer security behemoth Symantec has had its leadership position in the Australian and New Zealand “secure content management market” confirmed by analyst firm IDC, which says Symantec’s market share was 41.4% in 2007.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-26 20:06:05
Computer security behemoth Symantec has had its leadership position in the Australian and New Zealand “secure content management market” confirmed by analyst firm IDC, which says Symantec’s market share was 41.4% in 2007.
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E-gads... AVG warns of 500 million strong e-card threat
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-26 19:21:49
E-eek! That nice Christmas e-card could be an e-threat, says AVG, and while the danger of e-cards is theoretically well known, the e-conomic crisis (and e-co climate concerns) is forcing some to consider sending e-cards instead of the real thing. As this means some e-cards you receive could be real, amongst plenty of fakes, caution is re-quired!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-26 19:21:49
E-eek! That nice Christmas e-card could be an e-threat, says AVG, and while the danger of e-cards is theoretically well known, the e-conomic crisis (and e-co climate concerns) is forcing some to consider sending e-cards instead of the real thing. As this means some e-cards you receive could be real, amongst plenty of fakes, caution is re-quired!
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Norton AntiVirus 2009 gets new “Gaming” edition
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-25 22:09:54
Already buoyed by the release of Norton Internet Security 2009 with superfast speed and ultralight impact on Windows PCs, and winning a zillion awards, Symantec is now launching a special Gaming Edition of its Norton AntiVirus 2009 software, due in January.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-25 22:09:54
Already buoyed by the release of Norton Internet Security 2009 with superfast speed and ultralight impact on Windows PCs, and winning a zillion awards, Symantec is now launching a special Gaming Edition of its Norton AntiVirus 2009 software, due in January.
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Apple says yes to antivirus software
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-11-25 16:03:51
Think you don't need antivirus software on your Mac? Apple begs to differ.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-11-25 16:03:51
Think you don't need antivirus software on your Mac? Apple begs to differ.
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TrustDefender looks deep into banking trojan’s soul
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-24 22:49:46
Banking trojans, such as the reviled “SilentBanker” trojan that is capturing unsuspecting and even anti-virus protected users by surprise and ripping money out of bank accounts, are digital curses upon not only users but the financial industry as a whole. Security experts TrustDefender take it apart in their latest blog entry.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-24 22:49:46
Banking trojans, such as the reviled “SilentBanker” trojan that is capturing unsuspecting and even anti-virus protected users by surprise and ripping money out of bank accounts, are digital curses upon not only users but the financial industry as a whole. Security experts TrustDefender take it apart in their latest blog entry.
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Does crime pay? Online crims enjoy massive boom
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-24 21:08:24
Symantec’s latest report on the “underground economy” shows that online criminals are enjoying their biggest ever boom, just as the world is experiencing economic turmoil. Never before has online crime been so big or so bad – but there definitely are things you can do to protect yourself!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-24 21:08:24
Symantec’s latest report on the “underground economy” shows that online criminals are enjoying their biggest ever boom, just as the world is experiencing economic turmoil. Never before has online crime been so big or so bad – but there definitely are things you can do to protect yourself!
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AVG sees uphill sorrow for Microsoft’s Morro
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-23 21:06:03
Surprise, surprise: arguably the world’s premier provider of free Internet Security software for Windows machines, AVG Technologies, predicts an “uphill battle” and “multiple challenges” ahead for Microsoft with its upcoming free Morro security suite, from costs, channel headaches and potential delays in delivering timely updates.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-23 21:06:03
Surprise, surprise: arguably the world’s premier provider of free Internet Security software for Windows machines, AVG Technologies, predicts an “uphill battle” and “multiple challenges” ahead for Microsoft with its upcoming free Morro security suite, from costs, channel headaches and potential delays in delivering timely updates.
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Is Microsoft's Morro, due mid-to-late 2009, a great ad for Linux?!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-20 04:09:23
Microsoft will launch a leaner version of an Internet security package to protect users from malware, viruses, rootkits, spyware and trojans, but for some weird reason is waiting until the second half of 2009. Wake up Microsoft – just make OneCare free, today!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-11-20 04:09:23
Microsoft will launch a leaner version of an Internet security package to protect users from malware, viruses, rootkits, spyware and trojans, but for some weird reason is waiting until the second half of 2009. Wake up Microsoft – just make OneCare free, today!
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Microsoft to drop OneCare and launch free security software
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-18 19:01:54
Microsoft is preparing to phase out Windows Live OneCare in favour of a new, free-of-charge consumer security product.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2008-11-18 19:01:54
Microsoft is preparing to phase out Windows Live OneCare in favour of a new, free-of-charge consumer security product.
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