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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. TAGS: antivirus software, malicious software, threat, antivirus, security, virus, PC

Security firms Lurqh, SecureWorks merge

September 22, 2006 Deal puts together SecureWorks' expertise in fighting off external attacks and Lurqh's background in identifying internal threats. TAGS: SecureWorks Inc., threat, security, CEO

Two years on, Netsky-P tops virus charts

September 1, 2006 The e-mail worm, ranked as the worst of 2004, retains bragging rights even though fixes have long been available. TAGS: Netsky virus, Sophos Plc., malicious software, e-mail worm, accounting, threat, virus, trojan horse, e-mail, security

Confusion over Skype security threat clears up

December 20, 2006 Researchers now characterize threat to Skype IM tool as a Trojan horse, not a worm. TAGS: Skype, security threat, Websense Inc., confusion, advisory, API, worm, threat, trojan horse, researcher, security, IM

Security from A to Z: Questions

November 27, 2006 Security is ever-evolving--as soon as one threat is defeated, another emerges. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: threat, security, Wi-Fi

Security workers praise Sarbanes-Oxley

December 22, 2004 In a survey, 66 percent said that regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and others have improved security. TAGS: Sarbanes-Oxley Act, HIPAA, IT security, IT professional, regulation, survey, threat, security, information technology, worker

The next generation of security threats

December 5, 2007 Forget widespread worms. Nowadays, limited-scale threats like targeted e-mail attacks are causing the most concern. TAGS: security threat, Del.icio.us, Digg, security, hacker, rootkit, Microsoft Windows Vista, generation, conference, threat, developer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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., spyware, threat, San Francisco, Microsoft Corp., conference, security, PC, Microsoft Windows

Study: IM and P2P pests on the rise

June 9, 2005 Instant-messaging and peer-to-peer threats are not only becoming more frequent, they're taking on new guises, says security vendor Akonix. TAGS: Akonix Systems, P2P, IM, threat, security

What makes a rootkit?

November 21, 2005 The Sony copy-protection fiasco has moved the term from hacker lingo to a threat known and feared by ordinary PC owners. TAGS: rootkit, copy protection, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, hacker, McAfee Inc., expert, Sony Corp., Windows PC, threat, security, trojan horse, CD, PC, operating system

Finding holes in software's armor

April 25, 2005 roundup Unprotected PCs continue to be a weak spot in defenses against viruses and other threats. Also: Trend Micro's SP2 slip-up. TAGS: Trend Micro Inc., threat, retailer, McAfee Inc., Service Pack 2, virus, firewall, security

Say good-bye to Apple security?

May 2, 2006 SecureWave CEO Bob Johnson warns that the Windows-friendly Boot Camp software could bring bugs to Apple products. TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Computer, virus, threat, security, Apple Macintosh, platform, Microsoft Windows, spyware, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Beware the 'pod slurping' employee

February 15, 2006 With iPod, app creator warns, "you could probably have every business document in a medium-size firm" in 2 minutes. TAGS: Burton, threat, Apple iPod, minute, Apple Computer, security, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

The man behind Cisco's security

February 14, 2006 Financially motivated cyberattacks are on the rise, says Cisco Systems CSO John Stewart. TAGS: John Stewart, Cisco Systems Inc., cyberattack, security, threat, class, VoIP, researcher, attack

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. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., Finnish company, Computer Associates International Inc., corporate security, Orange PCS, smart phone, threat, mobile operator, malicious software, risk, security, virus, antivirus

F-Secure: Low threat from mobile malware

September 27, 2007 Viruses targeting cell phones are on the increase but pose a much lower security danger than those aimed at PCs, says CEO. TAGS: Kimmo Alkio, F-Secure Corp., malicious software, threat, mobile phone, malware, CEO, security, virus, PC

Defensive maneuvering against Net threats

December 21, 2006 Confusion over Skype security threat clears up; Opera adds a security alert layer to its browser. TAGS: Skype, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., phishing, Symantec Corp., threat, Opera Software, security, password, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, IM, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Security from A to Z: Cell phone threats

November 27, 2006 Are mobile viruses a real threat? As cell phone sales grow, the question is more pressing. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Cabir virus, threat, smart phone, Gartner Inc., malicious software, cell phone, security, mobile phone, virus

Security holes for the holidays

November 22, 2006 There's no time off from Internet threats, as flaws in Firefox, IE and Mac OS X open the door to attack. TAGS: flaw, holiday, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, threat, security, Firefox, Apple Macintosh, password, Microsoft Corp.

VeriSign exports e-mail security to Europe

February 2, 2005 Security specialist follows rivals in touting services package designed to protect networks from spam and viruses to European customers. TAGS: VeriSign Inc., e-mail security, Europe, SAP AG, threat, security, e-mail, virus
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