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CA Internet Security Suite 2009

CA Internet Security Suite 2009 will probably have some admirers, but we're not among them. If you are a network administrator, you'll appreciate the long and torturous installation path; however, the average person will grow frustrated at how many times you have to enter your personal information, create passwords, or...

Tags: Construction, Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, CA Internet Security, Computer Associates International Inc., CA Internet Security Suite, personal firewall, window

Product reviews 2008-11-24

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HP Envy 13

Symantec Norton Antivirus 2010 Review[pre]It's still 2009, but Norton couldn't wait for the New Year to release Norton Antivirus 2010. Is this really a security application ahead of its time, or is Norton 2010 just an average A/V suite released a few months too soon? Read our full review for...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Hewlett-Packard Co., Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, virus, security

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

The ultimate guide to scareware protection

Throughout the last two years, scareware fake security software, quickly emerged as the single most profitable monetization strategy for cybercriminals to take advantage of. Due to the aggressive advertising practices applied by the cybercrime gangs, thousands of users fall victim to the scam on a daily...

Tags: Search Engine Optimization, Web, Search Engine, Antivirus, Malware, Social Engineering, Security Software, Search, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Marketing Research, Marketing, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-09-13

CA antivirus trashing Windows system files

CA antivirus trashing Windows system filesCA malware problemI do not have this problem on my XP machine because I have Ubuntu dual booted and run Linux while online. I use my XP for my local computing needs.Therefore I do not need anti virus software.Had CA, had a similar problemI...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, Computer Associates International Inc., antivirus, CA antiviru, virus, Windows System Files

Discussion threads 2009-07-09

CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 (Windows)

CA Internet Security Suite Plus provides comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam, phishing, offensive websites and other Internet threats that can jeopardize your privacy and diminish PC performance. It combines easy-to-use, award-winning, business-strength technology with preconfigured settings and automatic updates that take the guesswork out of PC security. CA...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows, Computer Associates International Inc., Internet Security, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Desktops, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam, Spam And Phishing, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-04-06

Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows users

Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows usersI like its adblock and flash block tho.I cannot go on internet without them.Please elaborate......Why do you not like it? I'm not saying your wrong I'm just interested to know.You've got questions, we've got answers:[i]Do you trust Microsoft to provide security software?[/i]No more...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Web browsers, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., anti-Malware, UAC, Morro, security, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Adventures in CA Support Day 2

Adventures in CA Support Day 2At Least I'm Not AloneYour experience with CA's support website is the main reason my organization dropped their Internet Security Suite.There's no need to put up w/bad service.Try using a combination of best-of-breed applications to protect yourself: Grisoft's AVG and Checkpoint's ZoneAlarm. For maintaining...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows XP, Computer Associates International Inc., restore point

Discussion threads 2008-11-14

Adventures in CA Support Day 2

As I pointed out in the post Adventures in CA support, I received a routine message from CA telling me that my subscription to their CA Internet Security Suite was coming to an end and I needed to purchase an update. When I did and installed the updated software, problems...

Tags: Software, Computer Associates International Inc., CA Website, Tools & Techniques, Internet, Management, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2008-11-14

Adventures in CA support

I received an Email notice this morning that my support agreement with CA for their Internet Security Suite was ending and that I should pay for an update. Since I'm well aware of how long a Windows XP system will survive on the network without a security breach, I dutifully...

Tags: Computer Associates International Inc., File Servers, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2008-11-13

Google kicks Microsoft where it hurts, again

Google kicks Microsoft where it hurts, againGet it Right ...Staroffice is available from SUN in which you get support and addition templates, graphics for the $70 USD.OpenOffice is the same core, with no support. other than thru the community, but it is FREE.GOOGLE has been supporting the OpenOffice version.Message has...

Tags: OpenOffice, StarOffice, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-08-11

Windows losing ground to Linux clients -- how far off can the servers be?

Windows losing ground to Linux clients -- how far off can the servers be?microsoft no longer relevantAsk any young person going to college what they use for a music player, iPod. Ask what they want for a laptop, MacBook. Ask what they want for a mobile phone, iPhone.The change we've...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-07-03

CA Anti-Spyware 2007

CA formerly Computer Associates has rebranded itself and its antispyware product (formerly eTrust, and formerly PestPatrol before that) as, simply, CA Anti-Spyware. Unfortunately, rebranding seems to be all they've done, as the PestPatrol product was once one of the best antispyware applications on the market and now pales in comparison...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Computer Associates International Inc., CA Anti-Spyware, CA Anti-spyware 2007, anti-spyware

Product reviews 2007-03-28

CA Internet Security Suite 2007

CA, formerly Computer Associates, redesigned its product line for 2007 and repackaged its Internet security suite as CA Internet Security Security 2007. It provides antivirus, antispyware, antispam, and personal firewall protection, but there are many omissions, such as antiphsihing and antirootkit protection. Online parental controls are available from an optional...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows, INTERNET, Computer Associates International Inc., CA Internet Security

Product reviews 2007-03-02

Anti-virus heavyweights missing from Vista-certified list

Some of the biggest names in the anti-virus business -- Symantec, McAfee and CA eTrust, -- are missing from the list of vendors shipping products with the "Certified for Windows Vista" logo or the "Works with Windows Vista" logo.In the list of Vista-compatible apps released by Microsoft yesterday, only...

Tags: Botnets, Data theft, Exploit code, Rootkits, Spam and Phishing, Spyware and Adware, Viruses and Worms, Windows Vista, Zero-day attacks

Blog posts 2007-02-22

Trend Micro flaw opens PCs to takeover

Trend Micro flaw opens PCs to takeoveris ALL security software flawed?Hello there!I cannot comment on the TrendMicro 'flaw', but having used both Symantec and Computer Associates security software over some years, I am beginning to have doubts about the protection they offer.For instance, on this particular machine I am using...

Tags: Operating systems, PC, Internet, Symantec Corp., flaw, Trend Micro Inc., Microsoft Windows, Windows Box, security

Discussion threads 2007-02-08

Port scan spike hints at BrightStor attack

Detailed exploit code for gaping worm holes in CA's BrightStor ARCserve Backup product has been posted on the Internet, prompting a strong "patch now or else!" warnings from security researchers.At least three exploits -- which provide step-by-step instructions to launch remote attacks -- have been posted at Milw0rm.com, increasing the...

Tags: Botnets, Exploit code, Viruses and Worms, CA BrightStor

Blog posts 2007-02-01

ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

Check Point ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 continues to innovate, this time dropping its longtime relationship with CA Antivirus and partnering instead with Kaspersky, makers of the award-winning Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6. Kaspersky, along with the award-winning MailFrontier Anti-Spam application, make ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 the only best-of-breed suite on...

Tags: Viruses and worms, ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm Internet Security, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

Product reviews 2007-01-16

Persistent zombie attacks target Symantec corporate software

Persistent zombie attacks target Symantec corporate softwareGee...this 'article' is a REAL surprise considering the volumn ..... of MS competitor rant articles appearing.I am sure all of the "How dare you use anything other than Microsoft warez!" users are jumping with glee. Gee, wonder who is really behind all this?Man...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Patches, Symantec AntiVirus, software, Symantec Corp., antivirus

Discussion threads 2007-01-16

CA Antivirus 2007

In the past, CA antivirus products have gone under various names, such as eTrust, eTrust EZ, Vet, and InoculateIT; now, under the name CA Antivirus 2007, the company hopes to eliminate brand confusion. Whatever you call it, the CA antivirus engine is good, winning honors from several independent testing labs...

Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Computer Associates International Inc., CA Antivirus 2007

Product reviews 2006-11-15

As Yahoo, Google, etc. cater to elusive small businesses, Microsoft's hand could be forced

Small businesses and consumers may not know it, but they wield an awful lot of power in technology markets. Worldwide, they probably represent as much if not more revenue potential than larger businesses and corporations. Not only do their sheer numbers make them a force to be reckoned with, the...

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., small business

Blog posts 2006-10-16