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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.
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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.
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Netsky virus
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Sophos Plc.
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Bagle virus makes a return
January 27, 2005
The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Symbian Inc.
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Nokia Corp.
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F-Secure Corp.
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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.
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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.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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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.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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F-Secure Corp.
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McAfee Inc.
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Gartner Inc.
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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.
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Symantec Corp.
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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.
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SAP AG
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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.
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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.
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Cabir virus
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smart phone
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Gartner Inc.
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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.
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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.
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