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Start-up Robot Genius deploys new security technology

April 30, 2007 Threefold software package is designed to address all sides of malicious software problems. TAGS: malicious software, security technology, robot, rootkit, adware, spyware, security

Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals

March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware TAGS: malicious software, margin, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious software, zombie, threat, adware, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, spyware, Microsoft Windows

Putting Vista in the fast lane

August 8, 2005 With the next version of Windows, Microsoft tackles an age-old problem: how to keep PCs running like new. TAGS: co-author, malicious software, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Trend Micro bolsters anti-spyware lineup

April 11, 2005 Network security company updates its anti-spyware applications and introduces a package of tools to fight malicious software. TAGS: Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Inc., anti-spyware, security tool, network security, malicious software, spyware, server

Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware

February 13, 2006 Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords. TAGS: Symantec Corp., malicious software, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., spyware, password, security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat

June 12, 2006 Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software. TAGS: malicious software, rootkit, zombie, bot, threat, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., adware, PC, Sony Corp., Microsoft Windows, spyware, security, e-mail

Google, Sun, others band to fight spyware, adware

January 25, 2006 New coalition to name companies that sneak ads and spying programs onto computers of unsuspecting Web surfers. TAGS: Berkman Center, coalition, malicious software, Vint Cerf, cyberattack, Sun Microsystems Inc., malicious program, adware, victim, spyware, survey, Google Inc., bank

IE7 being developed to resist spyware

June 14, 2005 Next version of Microsoft's browser is being built to derail hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Longhorn, malicious software, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., blog, Web browser, security, Microsoft Windows

Spyware fighters go after MP3 search site

December 7, 2006 Two watchdogs ask the feds to take on FastMP3Search.com.ar, which they allege is a front for malicious software. TAGS: malicious software, anti-spyware, spyware, MP3

Not all adware is badware

April 6, 2006 Hotbar.com CEO Oren Dobronsky issues a challenge to purveyors of legitimate adware and ad-supported software. TAGS: adware, malicious software, Symantec Corp., anti-spyware, spyware

Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs

August 14, 2006 Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread. TAGS: worm, malicious software, flaw, attack, Computer Associates International Inc., security, Microsoft Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, PC

Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists

November 4, 2005 Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, rootkit, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., digital-rights management, Sony Corp., antipiracy, antivirus company, security company, malicious software, antivirus, consultant, security, malware, spyware, operating system

Netscape update takes aim at phishing

May 19, 2005 Version 8 of the Web browser promises to warn surfers when they visit fraud sites that aim to nab their personal details. Images: Netscape aims to 'sizzle' with security TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, malicious software, security, spyware, America Online Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Europe calls for concerted fight against spam

November 28, 2006 Regulators, ISPs, governments and the police have been called on by the European Commission to boost their antispam efforts. TAGS: spam, commission, European Union, authority, malicious software, service provider, fight, Europe, government, Internet service, activity, Internet Service Provider, security, spyware
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