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

F-Secure issues patch for critical flaws

January 19, 2006 Its focus is on flaws in the way F-Secure products handle data compression archives. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., data compression, antivirus, attacker, flaw, RAR, vulnerability, malicious software, security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

All quiet on the Sober front

January 6, 2006 The worm attack expected to take place today does not appear to have kicked off, but the threat remains, experts say. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., malicious software, antivirus, threat, attack, virus, security

Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists

November 4, 2005 Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology. TAGS: rootkit, Kaspersky Lab, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., antivirus, Sony Corp., digital-rights management, antipiracy, malicious software, antivirus company, malware, security company, consultant, spyware, technique, security

A tangle over virus IDs

October 6, 2005 The antivirus community is split over the merits of a scheme to give malicious software common identifiers. TAGS: malicious software, Mitre Corp., David Perry, confusion, Sophos Plc., virus, Trend Micro Inc., antivirus, security, expert, Microsoft Corp.

Trojan horses steal bank details, passwords

March 24, 2006 Cybercriminals use new Trojan horse tricks to steal money via bank Web sites and to nab personal passwords. TAGS: trojan horse, rootkit, malicious software, username, bank, password, security company, antivirus, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Why Microsoft is wrong on Vista security

October 9, 2006 McAfee Chief Scientist George Heron says a technological dispute could usher in a new age of insecurity. TAGS: virus, malicious software, McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, security, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, e-mail

Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones

November 9, 2004 Infected computers send out a slew of unwanted text messages, a security firm says. TAGS: spam, trojan horse, cell phone, Sophos Plc., SMS, antivirus company, malicious software, mobile phone, antivirus, message, virus, security, PC

The case of the mistaken worm

August 6, 2004 When is MyDoom not MyDoom? When security experts realize it's actually a variant of another virus altogetherÂ… TAGS: MyDoom virus, worm, F-Secure Corp., researcher, variant, antivirus company, malicious software, antivirus, virus, security

Virus writers use open-source methods

July 17, 2006 Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused. TAGS: McAfee Inc., Networks Associates Technology Inc., malicious software, open source, MyDoom virus, IRC, rootkit, writer, source code, virus, hacker, copy, antivirus, security

Symantec updates Norton products

September 13, 2006 New 2007 editions of products promise improved protection and better use of computing resources. TAGS: Norton Co., Symantec Corp., Norton Internet Security, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, malicious software, protection, antivirus, security

Bluetooth worm targets Mac OS X

February 17, 2006 Pest isn't believed to have attacked users yet, but two examples of malicious software to target Mac OS in two days may signal trend. TAGS: Inqtana, F-Secure Corp., worm, Symantec Corp., Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Bluetooth, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, malicious software, antivirus, operating system, 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, Orange PCS, smart phone, corporate security, threat, mobile operator, malicious software, virus, risk, antivirus, security

Clock's ticking on phone virus outbreak, experts say

June 21, 2005 In a few years, a fast-spreading cell phone virus will become more likely, analysts predict--and some tools will be ineffective against it. TAGS: virus, Gartner Inc., smart phone, antivirus, malicious software, antivirus software, protection, threat, PDA, mobile device, cell phone, security, e-mail, PC

Sony to patch copy-protected CD

November 2, 2005 Facing fears that its piracy-proofed CDs could help virus writers, record label is working closely with antivirus companies to offer patch. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, antivirus company, copy protection, rootkit, F-Secure Corp., antivirus, patch, virus, antipiracy, malicious software, CD, Sony Corp., security
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