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Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security: The Web is the new threat vector of choice for hackers and cybercriminals to distribute malware and perpetrate identity theft, financial fraud, and corporate espionage. This IDC paper outlines solutions for overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMBs today and...; Tags: Web, Webroot Software Inc., Web Security, Channel Management, Marketing; White papers 2008-04-30
State of Internet Security Report: Protecting Business Email: Business dependence on email is greater than ever before and the volume of threats has spiked dramatically. For the State of Internet Security report, Webroot surveyed 1,500 email security product decision makers in companies across seven countries. The report finds that close to 80% of U.S. businesses surveyed experienced a...; Tags: E-mail Security, Webroot Software Inc., Internet Security, Attack, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Internet, Security, Online Communications; White papers 2008-03-27
Stop Spam, Viruses and Spyware: Endpoint and Perimeter Malware Guide: IT systems are under constant, increasingly sophisticated attack. Today's cyber criminals are using highly evolved, blended malware to access corporate and customer data at an alarming rate. Additional layers of protection at the perimeter are essential to combat the sheer volume of this increasing threat and to prevent networks from...; Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Malware, Endpoint, Perimeter, Spyware, Virus, IT System, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing; White papers 2008-02-28
Spy Sweeper 5.5: Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.5 offers little change from our previously reviewed Spy Sweeper 5.3. What is new are the CNET antispyware test results that show SpySweeper rising into the top three, buoyed by strong on-demand detection and removal scores. Lowering the product, however, is the intrusion of a third-party toolbar...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Spy Sweeper, antivirus, Webroot Software Inc., Spy Sweeper 5.5; Product reviews 2007-12-17
Webroot Desktop Firewall (exe): From the makers of Spy Sweeper. Webroot Desktop Firewall offers great two-way protection. It keeps your data safe while also keeping hackers out. Novice users will appreciate the easy setup of Webroot Desktop Firewall, while experts can fine tune it to their advanced needs using the sophisticated features and options....; Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking; Software downloads 2007-12-13

The anti-spyware market that never existed is officially dead: If anyone needed evidence that the standalone anti-spyware market is official dead if it ever existed, along comes Webroot Software with Exhibit A, B and C: After raising a mind-boggling $108 million in venture capital funding to position Spy Sweeper as the ultimate...; Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Anti-spyware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2007-10-29
Webroot Window Washer (clk;205193021;28021083;m): Window Washer washes away your online and offline computer activities, giving you more privacy and increasing your PC's performance. It cleans areas such as the cache, cookies, file history, and Registry items. Window Washer offers customizable features that let you control what gets washed and what stays. This program also...; Tags: Window Washer, Webroot Software Inc., Computer, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-09-25
Why Antivirus Solutions Do Not Protect From Spyware: Today's information environment is unlike any in the past. Businesses of all sizes rely heavily on both the Internet and technology systems as primary communication tools. While businesses have a growing dependence on the Internet for awareness, competitive advantage and ecommerce, this dependence comes with both rewards and risks. The...; Tags: Risk, Antivirus, Webroot Software Inc., Spyware, Dependence, Internet, Strategy, Security, Viruses And Worms, Management; White papers 2007-08-31
Webroot Spy Sweeper (html): Webroot Spy Sweeper is a tool used to stay safe from spyware, adware, keyloggers, and Trojans, all of which can lead to identity theft and fraud. With Webroot Spy Sweeper installed on your PC, you can use the Internet without fear of infection. Webroot Spy Sweeper uses powerful Smart Shields...; Tags: HTML, Webroot Software Inc., Webroot Spy Sweeper, Security, Viruses And Worms; Software downloads 2007-08-20
The State of Internet Security Q1 2007: Protecting Enterprise Systems: The State of Internet Security report provides an in-depth review and analysis of the most pressing computer and data security related concerns. Based on research conducted by Webroot Software, Inc., each quarterly report focuses on a specific aspect of Internet security. The focus for the first quarter...; Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Internet Security, Internet, Network Security, Security, Networking; White papers 2007-04-01
The sorry state of security software: The sorry state of security softwareSeems like the nightmare continues...I really wonder why people tolerate this crap. Really, is this the land of masochist ? Sure seems that way from these reports and what I have seen over the years.Oh well, on a positive note, looks like Vista is getting...; Tags: Viruses and worms, security software, Webroot Software Inc., security, Microsoft Windows, MSFT, Symantec Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-03-22
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.3 with Antivirus: Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.3 with Antivirus would seem like a powerful combination, given that McAfee, Norton, and Trend Micro all combine their antivirus and antispyware scans. And rather than build its own antivirus engine, Webroot has wisely partnered with top-rated U.K.-based Sophos Anti-Virus, which sells primarily to the enterprise market....; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spy Sweeper, antivirus, Webroot Software Inc., Spy Sweeper 5.3; Product reviews 2007-03-20
Understanding Malware and How it Threatens Your Business: Find out what steps you can take to proactively defend your network against viruses, rootkits, key loggers, Trojans, and other malware. That's the topic of this TechRepublic Webcast featuring Jeff Hughes, Director of Product Marketing for Webroot Software. Hughes discusses: The many faces of malware How...; Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Security; Webcasts 2007-03-20
Webroot Child Safe (zip): Child Safe is a comprehensive and easy-to-use solution available to keep children safe on the Internet. Child Safe offers comprehensive and flexible parental controls that block access to objectionable sites, restrict PC access and keep you informed with detailed reports. You can easily define a schedule to manage each child's...; Tags: Word-processing, Child, Webroot Software Inc., Child Safe, Internet, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-03-13
Know the Truth about Spyware and its Threat to SMBs: While small and medium-sized businesses SMBs face the same sophisticated security threats as larger enterprises, they rarely have the same IT resources to combat them. That's why spyware writers are targeting SMBs more than ever. In fact, over 50 percent of small businesses experienced spyware attacks in the first quarter...; Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Small And Medium Business, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Smb/Sme, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts 2006-12-12
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.2 with Antivirus: Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.2 with Antivirus is the first pure antispyware application reviewed by CNET to add antivirus technology. While traditional antivirus vendors have been bundling antispyware technology with their flagship products for years, antispyware vendors have been steadfastly creating their applications without antivirus protection. Webroot has partnered with top-rated...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spy Sweeper, antivirus, Webroot Software Inc., Spy Sweeper 5.2; Product reviews 2006-11-01
Webroot expands beyond spyware niche: Webroot expands beyond spyware nicheWebroot/SpySweeperIt would be nice if Webroot would finish the fixes on Spy Sweeper 5.0 before they take on more. I've gone back to SS 4.5 because 5.0 messed up my computer. There's such a thing as 'over extending themselves'. JMO5.0 works. So does...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Webroot Software Inc., spyware; Discussion threads 2006-10-12
Webcast Transcript: Combating the Elevated Threat of Spyware in Today's SMBs: Download this transcript and slide presentation from the Webroot-sponsored TechRepublic Webcast, Combating the Elevated Threat of Spyware in Today's SMBs, to find out what you missed if you were unable to join us for that event or don't have time to listen on demand. Spyware is a...; Tags: Webcast, Webroot Software Inc., Small And Medium Business, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Smb/Sme, Viruses And Worms, Security; Download resources 2006-10-06
On-demand Webcast: Combating the Elevated Threat of Spyware in Today's SMBs: One of the main reasons spyware writers are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses SMBs is because their networks are generally easier to penetrate than those of large enterprises. In fact, in the first quarter of 2006 alone, more than 50 percent of small businesses experienced spyware attacks, according to...; Tags: On-demand, Webroot Software Inc., Small And Medium Business, Anti-spyware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Smb/Sme, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts 2006-08-30
The state of spyware according to Webroot: The state of spyware according to WebrootYes but...I like Webroot. It's what I use. However, they classify tracking cookies, which are relatively innocuous, as spyware, and this would skew the statistics quite a bit. Sure, you might not want them on your computer, but there is a [b]big[/b] difference...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, Firewalls, SECURITY, Outpost Firewall, spyware, Webroot Software Inc., computer, disc; Discussion threads 2006-08-16