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IBM offers developers free security tools
June 22, 2006 Big Blue adds new tools to AlphaWorks as it looks to beef up its security offerings. TAGS: security tool, IBM Corp., Java application, Java, developer, security
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RealNetworks beefs up security package
November 17, 2006 Company's subscription services now include an array of security tools, including the basics. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., security tool, subscriber, RealNetworks RealPlayer, broadband, security, media player, anti-spyware, Google Inc., antivirus, PC
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Symantec revamps mail security tool
April 17, 2006 New version of software for e-mail gateways will mark final result of the melding of Brightmail and Symantec technologies. TAGS: Brightmail Inc., e-mail gateway, Symantec Corp., e-mail security, security tool, Sun Solaris, SMTP, e-mail, security, Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
November 13, 2005 Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, copy protection, security tool, anti-spyware, CD, Sony Corp., software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, PC
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Microsoft security tools go global
August 14, 2006 Free Web-based PC-scanning service made available worldwide, part of an international push for its security tools. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, McAfee Inc., scanner, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, Microsoft Windows
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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. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., subscriber, security tool, Yahoo! Inc., threat, broadband, AT&T Corp., anti-spyware, antivirus, virus, spyware
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Microsoft to deliver patches by the dozen
February 8, 2007 Slew of Patch Tuesday security updates will include "critical" fixes for Windows, Office and Microsoft's security tools. TAGS: Microsoft Data Access Components, bulletin, security tool, Microsoft Visual Studio, security, patch management, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows
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Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006 Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it. TAGS: McAfee Inc., security tool, Computer Associates International Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Trend Micro Inc., Forrester Research Inc., security company, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
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Nessus security tool closes its source
October 6, 2005 Developer makes popular free scanner proprietary, saying competitors were taking advantage of its open-source status. TAGS: Tenable Network Security Inc., GPL, security tool, source code, open source, developer, scanner, security, e-mail
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Security tools face increased attack
June 21, 2005 As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., hacker, security tool, security, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC
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Manning the cyberbarricades--or not
May 17, 2005 SBC, Yahoo offer free security tools to Net service subscribers. Also: U.S. government says its Wi-Fi networks aren't secure. TAGS: security tool, Wi-Fi network, SBC Communications Inc., Wi-Fi, researcher, Yahoo! Inc., security
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Trend Micro bolsters anti-spyware lineup
April 11, 2005 Network security company updates its anti-spyware applications and introduces a package of tools to fight malicious software. TAGS: Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Inc., anti-spyware, security tool, network security, malicious software, spyware, server
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New tools test VoIP security
August 3, 2006 Programs are meant to boost security, but attackers can also use them to disconnect calls or reassign extensions. TAGS: VoIP security, VoIP, telephony system, TippingPoint Technologies, security tool, telephony, call, security
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Adobe snaps up document security tools
January 9, 2006 Copy-restriction software lets businesses safeguard sensitive documents, including PDF, Microsoft Office and CAD files. TAGS: Adobe LiveCycle, Adobe Systems Inc., CAD, security tool, document, acquisition, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., server
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Dictionary for software bugs to cut confusion?
March 1, 2007 Mitre initiative, backed by Homeland Security, is designed to replace many variations in use today with standard flaw terms. TAGS: Mitre Corp., Cigital, weakness, security tool, initiative, dictionary, security, knowledge
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Cisco's new security target: consumers
February 13, 2007 The multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses plans to move into the lucrative consumer market later this year. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., Checkpoint Systems Inc., security tool, Linksys, home network, security, McAfee Inc., router, PC
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Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs
April 28, 2006 Security industry vets develop software to block attempts by bad sites to drop malicious code onto your PC as you surf. TAGS: intrusion prevention, PestPatrol, security tool, anti-spyware, patch, Computer Associates International Inc., malicious code, software company, security, Microsoft Windows, PC
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Smarts, timing and chutzpah
March 21, 2006 When it comes to security products, Jon Oltsik says sophisticated tools are being dumbed down for a reason. TAGS: RSA Security Inc., business computing, IBM Corp., security tool, functionality, programming, security, Microsoft Corp.
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Security tools ready for Vista launch
January 17, 2007 It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats. TAGS: cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows Vista, security company, Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, Forrester Research Inc., Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., Trend Micro Inc., vice president, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Norton Co., firewall
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Year in review: Zero-day mania
December 28, 2006 Cybercrooks found Microsoft's "Patch Tuesdays" too tempting to pass up. Apple, too, had a rough year when it came to security. TAGS: attack, flaw, security tool, fix, malicious software, expert, software company, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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