Version: 2008
home
reviews
news
downloads
cnet tv
HOLIDAY HELP DESK:
Broadcasting live at 1:00 p.m., PT
log in
join CNET
welcome,
my profile
log out
Home
Reviews
News
Downloads
CNET TV
HTC
Ultimate Holiday Tech Guide
Content from CNET tagged with
threat
[x]
,
security
[x]
,
virus
[x]
Show Results by
News
(35)
Narrow Your Results
antivirus
(11)
PC
(11)
McAfee Inc.
(9)
e-mail
(9)
cell phone
(9)
malicious software
(7)
F-Secure Corp.
(7)
Symantec Corp.
(7)
trojan horse
(6)
attack
(6)
Microsoft Corp.
(6)
worm
(6)
smart phone
(6)
researcher
(5)
malware
(5)
1
|
2
Next
News Stories
Showing
1-20
of
35
results found
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
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.
TAGS:
handset
,
F-Secure Corp.
,
antivirus software
,
mobile phone
,
cell phone
,
market research company
,
McAfee Inc.
,
T-Mobile
,
Gartner Inc.
,
Verizon Wireless
,
antivirus
,
mobile device
,
threat
,
Symantec Corp.
,
service provider
,
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 Computer
,
Apple Boot Camp
,
virus
,
threat
,
security
,
Apple Macintosh
,
platform
,
Microsoft Windows
,
spyware
,
operating system
,
Microsoft Corp.
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:
threat
,
Trend Micro Inc.
,
retailer
,
McAfee Inc.
,
virus
,
Service Pack 2
,
security
,
firewall
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
,
malicious software
,
Sophos Plc.
,
e-mail worm
,
accounting
,
threat
,
virus
,
trojan horse
,
e-mail
,
security
IM threats on the rise
August 4, 2005
Akonix Systems says there were more new viruses and other threats targeting IM services in July than in the previous month.
TAGS:
Akonix Systems
,
IM threat
,
IM
,
threat
,
virus
,
security
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?
TAGS:
Inqtana
,
malicious code
,
Apple Macintosh
,
Apple Mac OS
,
threat
,
hacker
,
Apple Mac OS X
,
Apple Computer
,
worm
,
owner
,
attack
,
security
,
virus
,
malware
,
operating system
,
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
,
malicious software
,
F-Secure Corp.
,
threat
,
mobile phone
,
malware
,
CEO
,
security
,
virus
,
PC
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
,
malicious software
,
Gartner Inc.
,
cell phone
,
security
,
mobile phone
,
virus
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
Cell phone virus tries leaping to PCs
September 22, 2005
A virus discovered Wednesday is among the first designed to spread from smart phones to PCs, says security firm F-Secure.
TAGS:
memory card
,
F-Secure Corp.
,
worm
,
virus
,
threat
,
smart phone
,
mobile phone
,
trojan horse
,
PC
,
cell phone
,
security
,
Microsoft Windows
,
Microsoft Corp.
The A to Z of security
November 28, 2006
Got the Love Bug? Scared of spyware? Read this rundown on what's keeping techies awake at night.
TAGS:
hacking
,
threat
,
open source
,
security
,
cell phone
,
Wi-Fi
,
virus
,
password
,
spyware
,
Apple Macintosh
,
PC
Expert: Cell phone virus threat is overblown
May 5, 2005
Instances of infected smart phones are almost nonexistent, according to a cell phone support exec.
TAGS:
smart phone
,
handset
,
virus
,
threat
,
cell phone
,
Symantec Corp.
,
attack
,
security
,
operating system
,
PC
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.
TAGS:
Carey Nachenberg
,
Symantec Corp.
,
patent
,
infection
,
researcher
,
threat
,
virus
,
antivirus
,
scanner
,
spyware
,
security
McAfee plans daily virus updates
February 14, 2005
The security specialist will also launch a customizable Web site that offers incident and threat information.
TAGS:
McAfee Inc.
,
RSA Security Inc.
,
conference
,
threat
,
virus
,
security
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.
,
Computer Associates International Inc.
,
Finnish company
,
corporate security
,
Orange PCS
,
smart phone
,
threat
,
mobile operator
,
malicious software
,
risk
,
security
,
virus
,
antivirus
Taking on rootkits with hardware
December 13, 2005
Travis Schluessler, an Intel security architect, explains how the chipmaker's labs plan to take on sophisticated threats.
TAGS:
rootkit
,
architect
,
chip company
,
threat
,
worm
,
Intel
,
researcher
,
security
,
virus
,
CPU
,
operating system
,
PC
2006: Year of the mobile malware
December 20, 2005
Mobile security threats are expected to rise threefold in 2006 as mobile devices become more prevalent, according to McAfee Avert Labs.
TAGS:
McAfee Inc.
,
mobile device
,
phishing
,
smart phone
,
threat
,
malware
,
virus
,
security
,
PC
Worms and viruses slip past defenses
June 2, 2005
roundup Bagle variants whip up a blended threat for a bad new concoction. A cell phone interloper, meanwhile, poses as a friend.
TAGS:
Bagle virus
,
variant
,
defense
,
worm
,
cell phone
,
threat
,
virus
,
security
Mytob e-mail worm proliferating quickly
March 29, 2005
The mass-mailing varmint makes up in numbers what it lacks in heft, security watchers say.
TAGS:
Symantec Corp.
,
threat
,
McAfee Inc.
,
security
,
e-mail
,
virus
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
Microsoft Windows
1
|
2
Next
Sponsored matches for
"virus"
My Lists
My software updates
log in
|
join CNET