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Security from A to Z: Antivirus
November 27, 2006
The lowdown on how antivirus software works and what it needs to do in the future. A section is a series on security basics.
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antivirus software
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antivirus
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virus
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PC
Bagle virus makes a return
January 27, 2005
The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned.
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Bagle virus
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Trend Micro Inc.
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antivirus company
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virus
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e-mail address
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U.S.
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antivirus
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Japan
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Symantec Corp.
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software company
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e-mail
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PC
Webroot expands beyond spyware niche
October 12, 2006
Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista.
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Webroot Software Inc.
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Sophos Plc.
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anti-spyware
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spyware
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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antivirus
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Microsoft Corp.
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security
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Microsoft Windows
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operating system
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PC
Trojan gets the cell phone message
March 7, 2005
Threat could be more pervasive than Cabir, as it uses multimedia text messaging as well as Bluetooth to spread.
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Cabir virus
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MMS
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Symbian Inc.
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Nokia Corp.
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threat
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researcher
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trojan horse
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Bluetooth
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F-Secure Corp.
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handset
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multimedia
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cell phone
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antivirus
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virus
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security
SBC, Yahoo add security tools to Net service
May 17, 2005
New service combines antivirus, anti-spyware and parental control tools--and is available free to SBC Yahoo subscribers.
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SBC Communications Inc.
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subscriber
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security tool
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Yahoo! Inc.
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broadband
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AT&T Corp.
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anti-spyware
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antivirus
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virus
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spyware
Is an antivirus gap looming?
July 9, 2007
Security researcher Jose Nazario says the concept of antivirus as the last line of defense has been thrown out the window. What should replace it?
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gap
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signature
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Is your cell phone due for an antivirus shot?
February 24, 2006
Security software industry focuses on mobile phones but runs into resistance from service providers.
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handset
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F-Secure Corp.
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mobile phone
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antivirus software
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cell phone
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market research company
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McAfee Inc.
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Gartner Inc.
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T-Mobile
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antivirus
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Verizon Wireless
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mobile device
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threat
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Symantec Corp.
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service provider
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security
The future of malware: Trojan horses
October 13, 2006
Targeted attacks used for industrial espionage have become the nightmare scenario for big companies, researchers say.
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Alex Shipp
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radar
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attack
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MessageLabs Ltd.
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Graham Cluley
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organization
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trojan horse
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Sophos Plc.
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consultant
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threat
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Symantec Corp.
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security company
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malware
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researcher
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Microsoft Office
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Detection tool lands Symantec a patent
March 2, 2005
Software that combs through files for viruses, worms and spyware brings the security company a U.S. patent.
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Carey Nachenberg
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Symantec Corp.
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patent
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Greetings...you're infected
October 8, 2007
Avinti CEO William Kilmer says the industry is late to grasp the challenge of blended threats that are moving viruses from e-mail to the Web.
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IP address
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e-mail
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IP
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blog
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antivirus
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Google Inc.
Boarding up Windows against Net threats
February 8, 2006
Redmond unveils details of its entry into the antivirus business and warns of new browser and OS flaws.
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Redmond
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Symantec Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Web browser
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Microsoft Windows
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operating system
Security firms squabble over mobile threats
July 24, 2006
CA says F-Secure is hyping smart-phone risks, but Finnish company insists threats are real--just not widespread.
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F-Secure Corp.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Finnish company
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corporate security
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smart phone
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Orange PCS
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threat
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mobile operator
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malicious software
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risk
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security
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virus
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Is Mac OS as safe as ever?
February 27, 2006
Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry?
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Apple Macintosh
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Apple Mac OS
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Apple Mac OS X
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Apple Computer
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Russian phone Trojan tries to ring up charges
February 28, 2006
Malicious software can infect any cell phone that can run Java applications, not just more-advanced smart phones.
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Kaspersky Lab
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Java
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Microsoft Corp.
Sophos: Cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers'
September 23, 2005
Trend Micro admits chances of infection are relatively low but says virus could be a forerunner of worse threats to come.
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Sophos Plc.
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Graham Cluley
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PC
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Microsoft Windows
New Trojans plunder bank accounts
February 17, 2006
Bank-stealing Trojans wait for victims to sign onto their bank's Web site and then steal money.
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Alex Shipp
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business continuity
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bank
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cybercriminal
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RSA Security Inc.
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malicious software
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McAfee Inc.
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phishing
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threat
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conference
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antivirus
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e-mail
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PC
Clock's ticking on phone virus outbreak, experts say
June 21, 2005
In a few years, a fast-spreading cell phone virus will become more likely, analysts predict--and some tools will be ineffective against it.
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Gartner Inc.
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smart phone
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malicious software
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mobile device
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protection
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PDA
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cell phone
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security
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A sea change for desktop security
March 26, 2007
Analyst John Oltsik says new vendors, new needs and a lot of product switching will open the PC security market as never before.
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industry analyst
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vendor
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organization
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security
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firewall
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antivirus
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Microsoft Corp.
RSA: Standalone security firms are doomed
February 7, 2007
Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello.
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Art Coviello
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RSA Security Inc.
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EMC Corp.
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Joe Tucci
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storage company
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conference
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threat
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encryption
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security
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acquisition
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San Francisco
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Symantec Corp.
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president
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CEO
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antivirus
Worms on the prowl, traveling via MSN Messenger
March 8, 2005
Antivirus companies have identified two new threats that use Microsoft's IM software to spread.
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems
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Kelvir worm
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Akonix Systems
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worm
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IM
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threat
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MSN Messenger
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MSN
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F-Secure Corp.
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researcher
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P2P
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attachment
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vice president
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Microsoft Corp.
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