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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

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

Bagle virus makes a return

January 27, 2005 The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned. TAGS: Bagle virus, Trend Micro Inc., antivirus company, threat, variant, virus, e-mail address, U.S., antivirus, Japan, Symantec Corp., software company, e-mail, PC

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., Service Pack 2, virus, security, firewall

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, platform, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, spyware, 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

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

Trojan gets the cell phone message

March 7, 2005 Threat could be more pervasive than Cabir, as it uses multimedia text messaging as well as Bluetooth to spread. TAGS: Cabir virus, MMS, Symbian Inc., Nokia Corp., threat, researcher, trojan horse, Bluetooth, F-Secure Corp., handset, multimedia, cell phone, antivirus, virus, security

Sophos: Cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers'

September 23, 2005 Trend Micro admits chances of infection are relatively low but says virus could be a forerunner of worse threats to come. TAGS: Trend Micro Inc., Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, mobile phone, claim, threat, potential, infection, malware, virus, cell phone, antivirus, Microsoft Windows, PC

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, antivirus, virus, spyware

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., Orange PCS, corporate security, smart phone, threat, mobile operator, malicious software, risk, security, virus, antivirus

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, threat, virus, smart phone, mobile phone, trojan horse, PC, cell phone, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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: handset, smart phone, 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

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

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

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

Study: IM threats zooming up

November 2, 2005 Messaging security company says its data shows a 1,500 percent increase in worms, viruses and other pests targeting IM networks. TAGS: IMLogic, IM threat, increase, IM, threat, attack, MSN, America Online Inc., Yahoo! Inc., virus

Browser-based attacks increase as viruses dip

June 15, 2005 Viruses and worms hit IT operations a bit less often, but browser-based attacks are an increasing headache, new survey finds. TAGS: CompTIA, pharming, organization, phishing, attack, victim, information technology, threat, survey, Web browser, virus
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