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5.49 mln unique samples of malicious software in 2007: AV Test reported that it saw 5.49 mln unique samples of malicious software in 2007, 5x more than the 972,606 it saw in 2006. by AM; Tags: Sample, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security, AM; Blog posts 2008-02-09
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: malicious software and Unwanted Software Trends (Level 200): Data from hundreds of millions of Internet-connected systems and some of the Internet's busiest online services gives Microsoft a unique view of the security threats facing Internet users. This webcast provides an in-depth view of the recent trends that Microsoft has seen in malicious software (malware) and in potentially unwanted...; Tags: Software, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Internet, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Tools & Techniques, Security, Management; Webcasts 2007-11-13
Surf Knight (zip): Surf Knight is a web browser specially designed for kids. It includes a friendly design and parental controls that will empower the younger users with the latest technology, as well as protecting them from undesired content and malicious software.; Tags: Malicious Software, Surf Knight, Web Browsers, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security; Software downloads 2007-11-07
IT Manager Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Latest Trends in Vulnerabilities and malicious software (Level 100): Data from hundreds of millions of Internet-connected systems and some of the Internet's busiest online services gives Microsoft a unique view of the security threats facing Internet users. This webcast provides an in-depth view of the recent trends that Microsoft has seen in software vulnerabilities, malicious software (malware), spyware, adware,...; Tags: Webcast, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Internet, Digital Media, Viruses And Worms, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts 2007-11-01
Comodo Firewall Pro (4): Comodo Firewall Pro - Secure your system against internal attacks such as Trojan viruses / malicious software and external attacks by hackers. Safeguard your personal data through a simple user friendly single click interface offering full immunity to attack. Comodo Firewall Pro helps you connect in a secure way to...; Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, attack, malicious software, animation, trojan horse, virus, firewall, network, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-02

Microsoft Windows malicious software Removal Tool (30): The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which,...; Tags: Antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software; Software downloads 2007-06-13
malicious software Defense: Have we moved beyond the need for anti-virus and spyware protection software?: With the decrease in the total number of viruses, some have theorized that the need for virus protection is becoming less and less necessary. Protecting systems such as servers and workstations is nothing new. In fact, using anti-virus software was the first method enlisted to stop malicious code from infecting...; Tags: Software, Antivirus, Virus, Malicious Software, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Spyware; White papers 2007-05-01
The Windows malicious software Removal Tool: Progress Made, Trends Observed: Microsoft Corp. has made significant investments over the past few years in research into malicious software (or "Malware") and in developing technology to help customers mitigate the security risk that it creates. As part of this investment, Microsoft has built a dedicated anti-malware team that is responsible for researching malicious...; Tags: Malware, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software; White papers 2006-06-01
Are Mac users too complacent about security?: The BBC News says Mac users are "too smug". Commentator Bill Thompson says:Mac users demonstrate an indefensible smugness when it comes to the dangers of having their systems compromised by malicious software and opened up to exploitation by others Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger here. ;-)Thompson also says:After...; Tags: Linux, Apple Macintosh; Blog posts 2006-01-16
Protect your enterprise from malicious software with the versatility of GFI Mail Security: GFI's Mail Security is a sophisticated and powerful tool for preventing viruses and other malicious code from breaching your organization's defenses. The best way to prevent the spread of viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious code is with a good defensive tool that stops the offending software...; Tags: Malicious Code, TechRepublic Inc., Virus, Malicious Software, GFI, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications; Download resources 2006-01-09
Mirror 2005 Standard Edition Q3 (zip): Reflect (backup) all your important data easily with Mirror 2005 Standard Edition. Targeted at both experienced and non-experienced users, Mirror 2005 will protect your data against malicious software attacks, accidental deletion or change, and even hardware failures. Keep track of your data as it changes over time by browsing its...; Tags: Malicious Software, Backups, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2005-09-07
Flaw may hide malicious software: Flaw may hide malicious softwareApparently the technique really works..."Microsoft said it is not aware of the trick being employed to hide software.";-)What? What?"According to Microsoft, the issue is not a security vulnerability, but a function within the operating system that could be misused."Splitting hairs aren't we Microsoft? My unlocked...; Tags: Construction, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, SECURITY, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., long registry key, registry key, window, operating system, malicious software; Discussion threads 2005-08-26
TechNet Webcast: Defense-in-Depth Against malicious software (Level 200): Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively than ever before. This webcast describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can help protect various components of a computing infrastructure, including client computers, servers and networking devices, from malicious...; Tags: Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts 2005-06-22
Disspy Pro (exe): This spyware and adware scanner scans the memory, the registry, cookies, files, and folders for keyloggers, hijackers, dialers, spyware, adware, browser helper objects, spyware cookies, aggressive advertising, and other malware. Find out if you have any malicious software residents on your PC.; Tags: Adware, Malicious Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2005-03-18
Defense-in-Depth Protection Against malicious software-Level 200: Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively. This session describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can help protect various components of a computing infrastructure from malicious software attacks, including client computers, servers and networking devices. The...; Tags: Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Defense in Depth Against malicious software (Part 3 of 3): Malware Defense for Servers and Networks (Level 200): Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively. This webcasts describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can be applied specifically to help protect servers and networking devices from malicious software attacks.; Tags: Webcast, Network, Malware, Server, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Defense in Depth Against malicious software (Part 2 of 3): Malware Defense for Client Computers (Level 200): Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively. This webcast describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can be applied specifically to help protect client computers from malicious software attacks.; Tags: Webcast, Malware, Computer, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Defense in Depth Against malicious software (Part 1 of 3): malicious software Defense and Recovery (Level 200): Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively. This webcast describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can help protect a computing infrastructure from malicious software attacks. After providing overviews of malware and defense-in-depth, this webcast describes how...; Tags: Recovery, Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Defense-in-Depth Against malicious software (Part 3 of 3): Malware Defense for Servers and Networks (Level 200): Malicious software has become increasingly advanced. Worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively than ever before. This webcast describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can be applied specifically to help protect servers and networking devices from malicious software attacks.; Tags: Webcast, Network, Malware, Server, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Defense-in-Depth Against malicious software (Part 2 of 3): Malware Defense for Client Computers (Level 200): Malicious software has become increasingly advanced. Worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively than ever before. This webcast describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can be applied specifically to help protect client computers from malicious software attacks.; Tags: Webcast, Malware, Computer, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts