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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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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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Gartner Inc.
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Norton AntiVirus 2006
Reviewed on November 9, 2005
Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.
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Boarding up Windows against Net threats
February 8, 2006
Redmond unveils details of its entry into the antivirus business and warns of new browser and OS flaws.
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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?
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Webroot expands beyond spyware niche
October 12, 2006
Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Russian phone Trojan tries to ring up charges
February 28, 2006
Malicious software can infect any cell phone that can run Java applications, not just more-advanced smart phones.
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HP ships USB sticks with malware
April 9, 2008
Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. (From ZDNet Australia)
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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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Orange PCS
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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.
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Google Inc.
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RSA: Standalone security firms are doomed
February 7, 2007
Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello.
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RSA Security Inc.
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Joe Tucci
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EMC Corp.
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Symantec Corp.
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A turn in the antispyware war?
October 3, 2007
Center for Democracy and Technology's Ari Schwartz says the import of a recent ruling should be a boon to the global antispyware community.
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New 'botworm' exploits Symantec flaw
December 15, 2006
"Big Yellow" hits systems running Symantec's corporate antivirus tools, warns eEye Digital Security. Symantec says attacks are limited.
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California
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Microsoft Corp.
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The future of malware: Trojan horses
October 13, 2006
Targeted attacks used for industrial espionage have become the nightmare scenario for big companies, researchers say.
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MessageLabs Ltd.
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Sophos Plc.
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Symantec Corp.
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A sea change for desktop security
March 26, 2007
Analyst John Oltsik says new vendors, new needs and a lot of product switching will open the PC security market as never before.
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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?
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New Trojans plunder bank accounts
February 17, 2006
Bank-stealing Trojans wait for victims to sign onto their bank's Web site and then steal money.
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bank
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RSA Security Inc.
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McAfee Inc.
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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.
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McAfee Inc.
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ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition 4.7.0.53
Protect your PC against viruses, rootkits, buffer overflows, and malware.
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