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Vipre Antivirus Antispyware (beta): Photo gallery:Vipre Antivirus Antispyware betaIt takes guts to introduce a brand-new antivirus solution in a crowded market, but Sunbelt Software, known best for its award-winning CounterSpy antispyware, is doing just that by creating its own antivirus engine from the ground up. Arriving late has advantages, however. Traditional antivirus engines have...; Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, wizard, Vipre Antivirus Antispyware, Sunbelt Software, antivirus, anti-spyware; Product reviews 2008-03-11
Roundup: Western Union spam; Super Bowl SEO; Be a malicious hacker in Japan: A few items of note: There's a Western Union spam with Trojan payload; Beware Super Bowl hijinx this week; And if you really want to be a malicious hacker move to Japan. Among the notable: Western Union spam with Trojan Sunbelt Software reports...; Tags: Search Engine Optimization, Symantec Corp., Super Bowl, Japan, Goal, Trojan Horse, Malware, Spam, Sunbelt Software, Hacker, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-28
Ransomware fun: Pay by phone extortion (these guys can't spell either): A Trojan is delivering an unpleasant surprise: Ransomware that takes over your desktop unless you fork over $35. The trojan--Backdoor.Win32.Delf.ctk--was highlighted Dec. 31 by Sunbelt Software with a screenshot walkthrough. First you get a warning--of course it's spelled wrong since hackers don't use spell check. The message: ...; Tags: Phone, Trojan Horse, Malware, Sunbelt Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-02
ZoneAlarm toolbar bundle raises a ruckus: ZoneAlarm is prechecking a toolbar--which could be seen as crapware--when it is installed. The issue, highlighted by SunBelt Software, creates quite a cycle. Security vendor bundles in a toolbar with its software--and hopes you don't unclick the option. Then that toolbar is targeted. More malware arrives. Then...; Tags: ZoneAlarm, Toolbar, Sunbelt Software, Ask Toolbar, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-12-18
Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0: In its first appearance, CounterSpy was the only antispyware product that correctly identified every piece of spyware in our current active-detection test. It did very well in active scanning, on-demand detection, and complete spyware removal. We also like its overall look and feel. CounterSpy also costs less than the competition...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, CounterSpy, anti-spyware, spyware, Sunbelt Software; Product reviews 2007-12-12

Google SEO poisoning: The saga may continue: Another round of bogus malware touting sites may be headed toward Google's search results again, according to the researcher tracking the issue. Earlier today, Sunbelt Software reported that Google had eradicated the malware scourge hampering search results. That move had apparently closed the loop on a rash...; Tags: Search Engine Optimization, Google Inc., Malware, Sunbelt Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-11-29
Google nixes malware attack: Google has eradicated those bogus malware sites from its search results. As noted by Sunbelt Software on Monday and Tuesday, Google search results were being gamed by hackers. The goal: Get you to visit a malware loaded site. Late Wednesday, Sunbelt followed up with a few more comments....; Tags: Google Inc., Malware, Sunbelt Software, Attack, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-11-29
Sunbelt Software: Google search results delivering massive malware attacks: Sunbelt Software: Google search results delivering massive malware attacksOutdatedThe rating only reflects the state of the Web site when McAfee was there to scan it. It was in one of Robert Vamosi's blogs on CNET awhile back that phishers had started targeting legitimate sites because of the success of...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, SEARCH, Google Inc., malware, Google Search, Sunbelt Software, Google Search Result, search result, massive malware attack; Discussion threads 2007-11-27
Sunbelt Software: Google search results delivering massive malware attacks: For the last two days, security software firm Sunbelt Software has been all over what could develop into a scary trend: Rigged Google search results that deliver big malware payloads. On Monday, Sunbelt reported "we're seeing a large amount of seeded search results which lead to malware...; Tags: Google Inc., Malware, Google Search, Computerworld, Sunbelt Software, Attack, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-11-27
IBM kills off BlackICE firewall: IBM is pulling the plug on BlackICE PC Protection/Server Protection, the highly-rate firewall product that came with last year's acquisition of ISS (Internet Security Systems).BlackICE PC Protection, formerly known as BlackICE Defender, has reached "end of life" and will be discontinued. ...; Tags: Firewall, Internet Security Systems Inc., IBM Corp., rnrnIBM, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2007-08-06
CounterSpy Enterprise (exe): CounterSpy Enterprise, a multiple award-winning antispyware tool, provides robust protection against complex malware threats to protect corporate environments using a hybrid technology that merges the 'system cleaning' properties of traditional antispyware products with the efficiency of powerful antivirus-based technology. CounterSpy Enterprise is powered by a hybrid engine that merges spyware...; Tags: Sunbelt Software, Anti-spyware, CounterSpy Enterprise, VIPRE, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2007-07-03
CounterSpy (exe): CounterSpy 2 is tough on spyware, adware, rootkits, and other malware, but is light on system resources and memory. Advantages of CounterSpy 2: Heavy-duty antispyware protection treads lightly on system resources. Kernel-level Active Protection defends 24-7. Hybrid design combines antimalware technology with our award-winning spyware detection and removal. Deep-rooted malware...; Tags: Malware, Sunbelt Software, Anti-spyware, CounterSpy 2, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Security, Rootkits, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-07-02
Sunbelt Messaging Ninja (exe): Enterprise anti-spam, anti-virus, attachment filtering, and disclaimers for your Exchange server. Sunbelt Messaging Ninja is a policy-based email security product that provides system admins with an easy-to-use weapon to enforce email security polices that protect your network against spam, phishing, viruses, and other messaging security threats.; Tags: E-mail Security, Sunbelt Software, Sunbelt Messaging Ninja, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Security, Viruses And Worms, Online Communications; Software downloads 2007-03-31
Osterman Research: A Comparison of Leading Messaging Management Tools: To understand organizations' perceptions about various email management systems, Sunbelt Software engaged Osterman Research to survey organizations that are using five different email management systems including Barracuda Spam Firewall, GFI MailEssentials, McAfee GroupShield for Microsoft Exchange, and Symantec Brightmail. This white paper presents the results of that survey, comparing Sunbelt...; Tags: Osterman Research, Messaging, Survey, Sunbelt Software, Tool, E-mail, Groupware, Viruses And Worms, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Security; White papers 2006-12-01
iHateSpam (exe): Get rid of spam with iHateSpam. Top-rated Outlook spam filter is proven to block over 96% of spam. Eliminates irritating junk email and phishing attempts. Effective with Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. No lost messages spam is quarantined until you delete. Puts you in control of the email you receive....; Tags: Sunbelt Software, Microsoft Outlook, Phishing, Groupware, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Spam, Microsoft Office, Viruses And Worms, Security, Office Suites, Software, Spam And Phishing, Enterprise Software, Online Communications; Software downloads 2006-11-28
The SMART Way to Secure Messaging for Microsoft Exchange Environments: This Sunbelt Software white paper highlights the many challenges associated with defending Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003 environments against viruses, spyware, spam, phishing e-mails, and other threats. It introduces the award-winning Sunbelt Messaging Ninja™ and its Suspicious Mail Attachment Removal Technology™ (SMART), which provides policy-based filtering that can outsmart even the most...; Tags: Environment, Microsoft Exchange Server, Messaging, Microsoft Corp., Sunbelt Software, Phishing, Smb/Sme, Groupware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Spam And Phishing, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2006-08-01
Sunbelt Network Security Inspector (exe): Close the door on hackers. You can't close the door if you don't know which one is open. That's why Sunbelt Network Security Inspector (SNSI)was designed--a low-cost, quick-install, fast-result vulnerability scanner that uses a top quality, commercial-grade database with well over 2,000 ranked Windows vulnerabilities. Version 1.6.57 may include unspecified...; Tags: Sunbelt Software, Scanners, Microsoft Windows, Hacking, Security, Network Security, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2006-06-30
Microsoft's predatory pricing of security software: Microsoft's predatory pricing of security softwareInteresting.And this quiet noise is doing what??? Right now, in the current economy, money talks and bull$$$$ walks. Right now, Microsoft is going to do again, what it's done in the past over and over. The only way it will be stopped is if they're...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Sunbelt Software, pricing strategy, industry, security; Discussion threads 2006-06-21
Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall (exe): Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) protects PCs from Internet threats. KPF inspects both incoming and outgoing connections ensuring that only legitimate traffic is allowed. MD5 signatures are assigned to all applications to prevent Trojan horses from posing as a trusted application. Kernel monitoring prohibits installation of potentially dangerous kernel drivers that...; Tags: Sunbelt Software, Kerio Personal Firewall, Kernel Monitoring, Firewalls, Network Security, Remote Administration, Security, Networking; Software downloads 2006-06-01
Integrating Anti-Spyware Into Your Technology: Users and corporations face a unique challenge in the fight against spyware. They face bogged-down systems, increased calls to support, a loss of privacy, and possible legal issues. Users and corporations need to find a way to regain control of their systems and information. Sunbelt's anti-spyware tools, anti-spyware community (ThreatNet),...; Tags: Sunbelt Software, Anti-spyware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers 2005-11-01