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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

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, virus, security, 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

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: F-Secure Corp., antivirus software, handset, cell phone, market research company, mobile phone, McAfee Inc., Gartner Inc., T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, antivirus, threat, Symantec Corp., service provider, mobile device, security

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, Gartner Inc., malicious software, smart phone, cell phone, security, mobile phone, virus

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, security, virus, threat, platform, Apple Macintosh, spyware, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Viruses promise heartbreak on Valentine's Day

 February 14, 2007 E-mails promise love cards but deliver malicious software designed to turn computers into zombies. Image: Valentine's virus TAGS: Secure Computing Corp., zombie, malicious software, Sophos Plc., threat, virus, attack, card, e-mail, trojan horse, 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., Finnish company, Computer Associates International Inc., corporate security, smart phone, Orange PCS, threat, mobile operator, malicious software, risk, security, virus, antivirus

Is an antivirus gap looming?

 July 9, 2007 Security researcher Jose Nazario says the concept of antivirus as the last line of defense has been thrown out the window. What should replace it? TAGS: antivirus company, gap, signature, network security, antivirus, researcher, malware, variant, threat, security, virus

For F-Secure, it's all about the safety net

 June 4, 2007 Kimmo Alkio takes stock of the current state of hackers, attackers, dot-bank domains and mobile phone viruses. TAGS: Kimmo Alkio, distributed denial of service, emerging market, F-Secure Corp., threat, mobile phone, India, phishing, attack, CEO, virus, security, PC

Greetings...you're infected

 October 8, 2007 Avinti CEO William Kilmer says the industry is late to grasp the challenge of blended threats that are moving viruses from e-mail to the Web. TAGS: e-mail antivirus, malware, attack, threat, e-mail, IP address, IP, blog, virus, antivirus, Google Inc.

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, virus, Wi-Fi, spyware, password, Apple Macintosh, PC

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 Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, hacker, Apple Computer, threat, worm, security, owner, attack, malware, operating system, virus, antivirus

Name that worm--plan looks to cut through chaos

 September 22, 2005 Plethora of different handles for the same threat can confuse security efforts. Common-identifier scheme looks to fix that. TAGS: worm, participant, initiative, confusion, McAfee Inc., malware, threat, Symantec Corp., software company, security, virus, antivirus
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