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ClamAV deal is new marker for open source merger market: Fresh off its win in the Untangle Fight Club, ClamAV has been acquired by Sourcefire.It's probably coincidence the deal happened right after Citrix bought XenSource, but our own Matt Asay said it gives another kick to the open source M&A market.The 451 Group said the deal will mean a charge...; Tags: Sourcefire Inc., Merger, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-08-18
Questions swirl as Sourcefire buys ClamAV: Questions swirl as Sourcefire buys ClamAVOpen source companies are businesses...... and one company has purchased another which should prove a good fit. Some changes in billing may have to be made in order to assure the largest possible profit, as expected by investors.This sounds neither revolutionary nor reprehensible.There's never...; Tags: open source, Sourcefire Inc., ClamAV, software, clamAV; Discussion threads 2007-08-17
Questions swirl as Sourcefire buys ClamAV: Sourcefire's acquisition Techmeme discussion of the ClamAV project -- a deal that includes trademarks and copyrights of the popular open-source anti-virus toolkit -- has raised eyebrows among industry watchers worried about the future of free security products.The skinny on today's transaction: Under terms of the transaction, Sourcefire...; Tags: Sourcefire Inc., Open Source, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2007-08-17

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Anyone bothering with client-side AV anymore?: Anyone bothering with client-side AV anymore?God help your state’s taxpayers.God help your state’s taxpayers. Anyone who would take your view of client side protection in a school is incompetent.Since I use Linux for servers and clients...I only use ClamAV to scan inbound email.RE: Anyone bothering with client-side AV anymore?Do...; Tags: Flash memory, client side; Discussion threads 2008-09-03
Anyone bothering with client-side AV anymore?: I got a call from a vendor yesterday offering me a full suite of client and server antivirus tools, for the low, low price of only $1.79 per client. I just couldn't get excited over it, though. Their services seemed robust, included regular updates, tech support, and slick...; Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Client, Clamwin, Linux, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Microsoft Windows, Firewalls, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Networking, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-09-03

OpenVAS emerges as free alternative to Nessus: A new open-source project called OpenVAS has emerged to take the place of Nessus, the popular vulnerability assessment system that closed its source a few years ago. The first stable version of OpenVAS, which is a fork of Nessus 2.2, was released this week featuring a server,...; Tags: Network, Vulnerability Assessment, OpenVAS, OpenVAS-Client, Tests, Networking, Security, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-08-15
Symantec is commanding more of your IT budget: Symantec is commanding more of your IT budgetSay no to SymantecI'm an advocate for open source software and I recommend it for clients for whom it is a good fit. Now, you don't use the big "fine" hammer as a tool for all solutions, but in many, many situations not...; Tags: SECURITY, information technology, ASSP, Symantec Corp., open source, IT budget; Discussion threads 2008-08-01
Desktop virtualization - where should the anti-virus run?: Desktop virtualization - where should the anti-virus run?Anti-Virus Companies should ...alter their licensing schemes for these situations - 1 license for 1 physical unit - maybe at a slightly higher cost ...JMHOLudoOn the OS with the most user interaction ...Since the host OS will receive little interaction from 'typical' users...; Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, antivirus, operating system, desktop virtualization, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-01
Spyware Terminator with Antivirus (exe): Spyware Terminator is a complete solution for your home and office computer security, combining free antispyware and antivirus protection. By integrating ClamAV antivirus, you receive 100% free real-time antispyware and antivirus protection including the advanced security feature HIPS Host Intrusion Protection System offering all you need to protect your computer...; Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Computer, Spyware Terminator, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-28
Metadefender Lite (zip): Metadefender Lite provides application developers with an easy way to integrate ClamAV AntiVirus detection engine into their applications to perform real time virus scanning. Metadefender Lite uses the native port of Clam AntiVirus ClamAV. Version 1.5.62 includes several changes such as file and console logging functionality is expanded, documentation is...; Tags: Metadefender, Metadefender Lite, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Development Tools, Operating Systems, Software, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-07-03
Demo exploits posted for unpatched MS Word vulnerability: A security researcher has released demo exploits for what appears to be a critical --Â unpatched -- memory corruption vulnerability affecting the ubiquitous Microsoft Word software program. The proof-of-concept exploits accompany a warning that the flaw affects Microsoft Office 2000 and Microsoft Office 2003.Â In addition to...; Tags: Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Security, Office Suites, Software, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-23
Free Sourcefire tool pinpoints hostile MS Office files: Free Sourcefire tool pinpoints hostile MS Office filesGreat... more antivirus...Just what we need, another anti-virus.; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Sourcefire Inc., Microsoft Office, tool, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-23
News to Know: Googlenomics; Windows Mobile 7 phones; Broadband hell: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Free Sourcefire tool pinpoints hostile MS Office files Apple security team finds code execution holes in Ruby Google using invalid security certificate Dancho Danchev: Phishers targeting Facebook users, fake logins...; Tags: Security, Google Inc., Phone, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Information Technology, Broadband, Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows, Data Centers, Virtualization, Telecom & Utilities, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, David Grober; Blog posts 2008-06-23
Free Sourcefire tool pinpoints hostile MS Office files: Sourcefire, the company behind the popular Snort intrusion detection system, has released a freeware utility to help identify potentially threatening Microsoft Office files. The tool, called OfficeCat, can be used to process Microsoft Office documents -- Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher -- determine if possible exploit conditions...; Tags: Sourcefire Inc., Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Tool, OfficeCat, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Security, Office Suites, Software, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-20
No security software, no E-banking fraud claims for you: No security software, no E-banking fraud claims for youNote from your insurance company..."Thank you for purchasing your auto insurance from Dewie, Cheatum & Howe.Please refer to stipulation #137 in you policy which clearly indicates your coverage is not applicable if you ever actually start your car and drive it.:About the...; Tags: Banking, UNIX, Operating systems, Insurance, OPEN SOURCE, Spyware, adware & malware, Linux, e-banking fraud, security software, electronic banking, security, Linux User; Discussion threads 2008-05-21
Eserv Mail Server (exe): Mail Server - SMTP/POP3/IMAP, AntiSpam (PopFile Bayes XMLRPC server, learning through IMAP/HTTP; SPF, SenderID, RBL, YahooDomainKeys), AntiVirus (integration with 5 server antivirus API, including ClamAV), content filter, aliases, routing, mail lists, mail robots, control Web-interface, WebMail, statistics, unlimited domains and users number, any methods of authorization (ActiveDirectory, WinNT local, ODBC,...; Tags: Antivirus, API, E-mail Server, Etype, E-mail Servers, Viruses And Worms, Servers, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-04-28
ClamWin Portable (exe): ClamWin Portable is the popular ClamWin antivirus packaged as a portable application, so you can take your antivirus with you to scan files on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving...; Tags: Database, Virus, ClamWin, ClamWin Portable, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-04-24
Enabling the High-Performance Next Generation Firewall: The traditional practice of deploying an ever-increasing number of appliances and applications to combat increasing security risks creates an infrastructure that is too complex, costly, and slow to react to new threats. Nowadays, enterprises managers want to move to a new kind of virtualized security architecture that supports the requirements...; Tags: Crossbeam Systems, Firewall, High-performance, Leadership, Security, Management; White papers 2008-04-04
Web publishing, CMS, BI most hot for open source disruption, but ESB and security are not?: Acquia, KnowledgeTree and JasperSoft touted new open source web publishing, social software, content management and business intelligence products at the Open Source Business Conference this week. Acquia, of Andover, Mass., said it is on track this fall t ship a new social web publishing platform...; Tags: Business Intelligence, Security, JasperSoft, Web-publishing, Content Management System, KnowledgeTree, MuleSource, MuleSource 2.0 Community Edition, Open Source Security, 3D System, Open Source, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Service Bus, Management, Enterprise Software, Middleware, Software, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-03-26
Security Update 2008-002 released: Apple yesterday released Security Update 2008-002 (50.5MB) for Mac OS 10.4.11 and 10.5.2. The update, which appears in Software Update, is recommended "for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X." The previous 2008-001 Security Update is incorporated into this update and a restart is...; Tags: jason D. O'Grady, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Security, Operating Systems, Software; Blog posts 2008-03-19