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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.
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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.
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Google Inc.
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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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AT&T Corp.
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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.
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Symantec Corp.
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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.
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McAfee Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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Tenable Network Security Inc.
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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.
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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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.
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McAfee Inc.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Forrester Research Inc.
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Symantec Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
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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.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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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.
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SBC Communications Inc.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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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.
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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.
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VoIP security
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VoIP
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TippingPoint Technologies
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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.
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Adobe LiveCycle
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Adobe Systems Inc.
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CAD
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security tool
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document
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acquisition
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Adobe PDF
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Corp.
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server
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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.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Forrester Research Inc.
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Microsoft Windows Live
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Symantec Corp.
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McAfee Inc.
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vice president
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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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operating system
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Norton Co.
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Firefox to get phishing shield
March 8, 2006
Upcoming version of the open-source browser will offer protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google.
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online scam
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Firefox 2.0
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Firefox
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Google Inc.
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Mozilla Corp.
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Web browser
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Corp.
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FolderProtector 1.3
Hide or restrict access to your files and folders.
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folder
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virus
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Microsoft Windows
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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.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Checkpoint Systems Inc.
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Linksys
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McAfee Inc.
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router
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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.
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PestPatrol
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intrusion prevention
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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security
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Microsoft Windows
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