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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, threat, malicious software, antivirus, security, virus, PC

Homeland Security overhauls disaster prep site

July 17, 2006 Expanded information on Ready.gov is geared to localized threats and pet owners. TAGS: homeland security, threat

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

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, virus, security, CEO, PC

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

Terrorism threat to Net overblown

November 23, 2005 Security expert Bruce Schneier says the danger from cyberterrorism is "overblown." TAGS: cyberterrorism, terrorism, ID card, criminal, threat, biometrics, infrastructure, SANS Institute, danger, hacker, terrorist, U.K., hacking, government, security

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

Flashpoint for Adobe in Macromedia purchase

April 18, 2005 Takeover aims to stave off threats from Microsoft and open standards, but gets mixed reaction from developers and designers. TAGS: open standard, Macromedia Inc., Adobe Systems Inc., threat, developer, Microsoft Corp.

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

New denial-of-service threat emerges

March 16, 2006 Attacks targeted 1,500 IP addresses and delivered a heftier blow than normal DOS threats, VeriSign security chief says. TAGS: VeriSign Inc., denial of service, bot, DNS server, query, victim, DNS, threat, attack, IP, server, IP address, DOS, security

Insecurity complex on the Internet

April 2, 2007 JavaScript comes under scrutiny as a Web 2.0 "hijacking" threat--as the Jikto tool slips into the wild. TAGS: Web 2.0, JavaScript, threat, blog, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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

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.

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

SBC, Yahoo add security tools to Net service

May 17, 2005 New service combines antivirus, anti-spyware and parental control tools--and is available free to SBC Yahoo subscribers. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., subscriber, security tool, Yahoo! Inc., threat, broadband, AT&T Corp., anti-spyware, virus, antivirus, spyware

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, e-mail, security, virus

Ballmer repeats threats against Linux

February 20, 2007 In no-nonsense presentation to New York analysts, Microsoft's CEO warns Linux sellers that open-source "is not free." TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Novell Inc., open source, intellectual property, Linux seller, coupon, Linux, threat, open-source software, CEO, New York, Microsoft Corp., server

Operators hit back at EU data-roaming threat

February 12, 2008 GSM Association says data-roaming price cuts are already falling and that Commission regulation would stifle innovation. TAGS: tariff, regulation, operator, innovation, threat, European Union, broadband

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

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., anti-spyware, Sophos Plc., threat, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC
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