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First look: Microsoft Security Essentials beta

Taking a look at Microsoft Security Essentials, a free security product from Microsoft. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Beta, microsoft, morro, security, antivirus, antispyware, antimalware, malware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-06-24

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Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'

The sites of these 'rogue security programs'Should be immediately shut down when they are found, by doing a DDoS attack if necessary.There is no reason to allow these bastards to shill their break-ware on the rest of us in the world.Getting worse...I've seen a hugh increase in infections from these...

Tags: rogue security program, ad system, security program, Rogue security program, advertisement, ongoing threat, security, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

The case of the fake money-mules: Inside the URLZone Trojan network

Security EvangelistHi, boy I sure wish people would stop using the word Evangelist in the wrong way. An Evangelist is someone you preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not a secular title at all. Wikipedia recently removed the secular definition and Webster is researching it. Evangelist is from the Greek...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Banking, E-business/E-commerce, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Personal finance, SECURITY, network, trojan horse, online banking, bank, virus

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Corbitek Antimalware 1.2 (Windows)

Corbitek Antimalware is a security solution designed from the ground-up with user satisfaction in mind, using the latest technologies for malware detection and disinfection. It can detect viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, adware, rootkits, backdoors and also new, unknown malware by using an advanced heuristic module. Features of Corbitek Antimalware: automatic,...

Tags: Module, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Virus, Corbitek, Corbitek Antimalware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Rootkits

Software downloads 2009-10-05

Aussie power grid threatened by virus

Nasty virusInfects and corrupts several file typesspreads in network sharesOne of the few virus I've encountered that can only be cleaned up by reloading windowsRE: Aussie power grid threatened by virusIf there's "absolutely no way it could make its way onto the grid" then don't use a sensational headline like...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, power grid, virus, tool

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29

Just over a week after telling beta testers that the final version of Microsoft's free Security Essentials antimalware product would be released soon, Microsoft is set to deliver the final bits to the public -- possibly as soon as tomorrow, September 29. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Security, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-09-28

Why Africa gets the IBM-Ubuntu bundle and you do not

So let me get this straightThey are shipping modern computers with a modern OS and then crippling them for the 3rd world by going backwards to Linux. Presumably this is just one more burden for the poor and disadvantaged, since they obviously don't deserve to use what the rest...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Spyware, adware & malware, Games, Cyberthreats, Ubuntu, Linux, Microsoft Windows, IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Online Armor ++ Firewall and Anti-Virus and Malware Engine 3.5.0.50 (Windows)

Online Armor ++ - Firewall and Antivirus & Anti-Malware Engine - All-in-One Security Product. Best Personal Firewall Online Armor Premium and the award-winning dual Emsisoft/Ikarus Dual Antivirus and Antimalware engine all in one application! Now you only need one product to protect you from the nasties of the internet with...

Tags: Antivirus, Armor, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Engine, Tall Emu, Internet, Firewalls, Security, Viruses And Worms, Network Security, Networking

Software downloads 2009-09-21

Google buys reCAPTCHA: Digitize old books and fight spam

Too Bad ..."They try to distinguish humans from robots when entering form data."Too bad they can't discriminate humans from 3rd World wage slaves decoding them for the spammers :(RE: Google buys reCAPTCHA: Digitize old books and fight spamCool from a machine learning standpoint but does this freak you out since...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spam, Google buys reCAPTCHA, Google Buys, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Microsoft Security Essentials or Forefront: Which should a Windows user choose?

It's been a while since Microsoft has shared any new information about its free antimalware offering, Microsoft Security Essentials (codenamed "Morro"). But the Softies are quietly setting the stage for the product, which is slated to launch before the end of the year. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-09-14

Give me one good reason not to just move them all to Linux

RE: Give me one good reason not to just move them all to LinuxAs a roaming tech helper and trainer, I completely concur. Over the past few years, I have moved quite a few of my clients to Mac or Linux and they couldn't be happier. And lately, the infestation...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Linux, malware

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

MultiCore AntiVirus & AntiSpyware 2.001.00036 (Windows)

A new unique MultiCore AntiVirus & AntiSpyware product reliably defends PC against computer malware and on-line threats at unsurpassed, highest security levels. Nowadays traditional security solutions cannot provide sufficient protection of computers against continuously increasing amount of malware code. Antivirus labs of individual vendors are just unable to handle with...

Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Multi-core, NuWave Software, MultiCore AntiVirus & AntiSpyware Product, Underlying Software Technology, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-06-25

Running Microsoft Security Essentials

Yesterday I downloaded the installation files for Microsoft Security Essentials beta, Microsoft's free consumer antimalware program. So, is it any good? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-06-24

Why Linux is ready for the desktop today

Why Linux is ready for the desktop todayNot to be offensive, but....What does Novell's marketshare look like nowadays?This seems like a bit of wishful thinking from the 'Anybody but Microsoft' camp.I'm not a MS fanboy, but I think Novell is in about the same place that Mac is right now.......

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, desktop, Linux IS

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Are you ready to ditch XP for Windows 7?

Are you ready to ditch XP for Windows 7?So there goes the "familiarity" argument.And if people have to change, they may as well make the jump to Linux instead of the jump to Win7.They'll save a lot of time and money that way, and get lots of free support.And they...

Tags: Operating systems, Application servers, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

A conversation with Trend Micro's Eva Chen

A conversation with Trend Micro's Eva ChenTrend Micro Has a low detection of Malware threats-Subpar protectionIn certified Lab tests Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 failed to detect Polymorphic Malware icsa Labs, and had a dismal detection rate of 69% In recent [2009] Testing (a decent Antivirus/Antimalware program catches at least...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Trend Micro Inc., malware

Discussion threads 2009-05-20

56th variant of the Koobface worm detected

Researchers from PandaLabs are reporting on the detection of the 56th variant of the Koobface worm (Boface.BJ.worm), spreading across Facebook, Tagged, Friendster, MySpace, MyYearBook, Fubar.com, Hi5 and Bebo since May, 2008. According to the company, the growth of Koobface related infections is as high as 1,200% since...

Tags: Infection, Malware, Social Engineering, Worm, MySpace, Koobface, Cyberthreats, Social Networking, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Web Site Development, Security, Viruses And Worms, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Internet, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-05-15

McAfee: Welcome to the United States of Zombie PCs

McAfee: Welcome to the United States of Zombie PCsWouldn't it be best to inform peopleIf they have zombie PC's in their homes? I mean, it isn't like the ISP's couldn't see that "Hey, this data is shooting to a known zombie PC site.... let's inform the person who uses this...

Tags: Zombie PC, McAfee Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-05

Reshaping Your Endpoint Security Strategy

Business as usual when it comes to managing and securing endpoints is no longer affordable. Not just because of tight budgets and shrinking IT staff, but because threats are changing. During the past 15 years, organizations have built up defensive barriers for the servers and databases that house their most...

Tags: Security Strategy, Endpoint, Data Centers, Storage, Security, Hardware, Data Management

White papers 2009-04-23

Conficker: a good excuse for an early spring cleaning

Conficker: a good excuse for an early spring cleaningLOL!That's a good April Fools joke right there!A wise choice!You can't go wrong with it! If Loverock recommends it then it must be good.I'll stick with my Antivirus XP 2009, thanks.I'm KIDDING! :pVery Poor RecommendationsCommercial Anti-virus: You recommend ESET NOD32 and...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, SECURITY, OPEN SOURCE, clamAV, Conficker, antivirus, Clam AV, early Spring, Norton 360, good excuse, actualy, virus

Discussion threads 2009-03-27