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AOL offers free antivirus software

August 7, 2006 Active Virus Shield software is likely to become the highest-profile alternative to for-pay security software. TAGS: America Online Inc., antivirus software, antivirus protection, Time Warner Inc., antivirus, security, toolbar, virus, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Blue Coat to cleanse encrypted traffic

November 9, 2005 New SSL decrypting feature would prevent viruses, spyware and other pests from stealthily entering a network. TAGS: Blue Coat Systems Inc., SSL, network security, traffic, malicious code, security, spyware, virus, Web browser

Ban the iPod at work?

November 16, 2005 Consumer gadgets like iPods and PDAs pose a threat to corporate security. Also: Making sure downloads aren't spyware. TAGS: security risk, gadget, bot, Time Warner Inc., security, PDA, download, spyware, Apple iPod

Security from A to Z: Spyware

November 28, 2006 Software that covertly monitors the actions of a PC user is getting more sophisticated. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: adware, spyware, security, monitor, PC

Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge

February 15, 2005 Bill Gates says Microsoft won't charge customers for its spyware and pop-up killer. TAGS: Bill Gates, anti-spyware, RSA Security Inc., threat, spyware, San Francisco, conference, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, Microsoft Windows

FaceTime to buy spyware fighter XBlock

June 6, 2005 Instant messaging security company FaceTime Communications is buying technology to fight spyware. TAGS: FaceTime Communications, acquisition, spyware, anti-spyware, IM, security

Security consortium creates guidelines

January 31, 2006 Group says new standardized methods are needed to help consumers decide effectiveness of security products. TAGS: guideline, consortium, anti-spyware, security company, security, spyware

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

Security firms on police spyware, in their own words

July 17, 2007 Will companies that make antispyware software detect key loggers implanted by federal agents? We survey 13 companies and include their answers verbatim. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., security company, police, Grisoft, policy, regulation, survey, AVG, spyware, compliance, security, law, agency, keylogger, ZoneAlarm, U.S.

Spyware tunnels in on Winamp flaw

February 4, 2006 Miscreants are exploiting a recently disclosed security bug in Winamp to install spyware on machines running the media player software. TAGS: Sunbelt Software, Winamp, NullSoft, security bug, flaw, security company, spyware, Time Warner Inc., media player, security, adware, PC

Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers

February 9, 2005 As the Firefox browser grows in popularity, some security experts believe it will attract its own type of spyware. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, Firefox, Graham Cluley, Mozilla Corp., spyware, Web browser, security, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp.

Clueless about cookies or spyware?

February 3, 2005 You're not alone. Spyware-removal tools that list different kinds of unwanted software may confuse people as much as they protect. TAGS: Richard Smith, EarthLink Inc., audit, spyware, threat, search result, software company, adware, anti-spyware, bank, person, Internet Service Provider, malware, security, PC

Spyware infiltrates blogs

February 23, 2005 Vulnerabilities plague self-publishing Web tools, exposing users to attacks, security experts warn. TAGS: blogger, Web surfer, blog, security expert, JavaScript, ActiveX, Webroot Software Inc., spyware, malicious code, vulnerability, security, Google Inc., adware, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Netscape 8.1 takes aim at spyware

January 25, 2006 The latest browser from the AOL division is designed to bolster security with automatic scanning for spyware and adware. TAGS: Netscape 8.1, Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., RSS, phishing, Web browser, spyware, America Online Inc., adware, security

Computer crime costs $67 billion, FBI says

January 19, 2006 Dealing with viruses, spyware, PC theft and other digital crimes adds up to a hefty total for businesses. TAGS: respondent, survey, crime, theft, organization, computer security, VPN, firewall, U.S., security, virus, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows

AIM worm plays nasty new trick

October 28, 2005 Pest spreading via America Online's network delivers a cocktail of spyware, security company warns. TAGS: FaceTime Communications, rootkit, worm, malicious code, AOL Instant Messenger, security company, America Online Inc., IM, security, link, spyware, PC

Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer

May 24, 2005 A Redmond security guru also says spyware could be responsible for up to one-third of all Windows crashes. TAGS: spyware, Service Pack 2, security, Microsoft Corp., malware, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Webroot expands beyond spyware niche

October 12, 2006 Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista. TAGS: Webroot Software Inc., Sophos Plc., anti-spyware, spyware, threat, Microsoft Windows Vista, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Sony's rootkit fiasco

November 21, 2005 The storm over the record label's antipiracy software raises questions about who owns the desktop and what exactly is a rootkit. TAGS: rootkit, Sony Corp., antipiracy, uninstaller, copy protection, CD, open source, security, spyware, MP3

Survey: Most home PC users lack security

December 7, 2005 Some 81 percent lack at least one of three critical types of security, but use of firewalls and antivirus software is improving. TAGS: antivirus software, survey, home PC, firewall, security, spyware
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