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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, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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: malicious software, zombie, threat, Microsoft Corp., adware, PC, security, Microsoft Windows, spyware

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

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, security, password, 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, MP3, spyware

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, threat, bot, Microsoft Corp., adware, PC, Sony Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, security, e-mail

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

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, data protection, authority, fight, malicious software, service provider, Europe, Internet Service Provider, Internet service, government, activity, security, spyware

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