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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

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
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