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- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 2.8 (Windows)
- 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, if...
- Tags: Antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software
- Software downloads 2009-03-10
- CheckFree customers intercepted by hackers
- CheckFree, an online billing outfit, was recently hit with an attack that intercepted customer transactions and installed malware. In a letter to customers, CheckFree said customers that paid their bills for an almost 10-hour window may have been intercepted. These customers--assuming they hit certain conditions--may have had...
- Tags: Online Bill Payment, Bill Payment, Hacker, CheckFree Corp., Computer, Malicious Software, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-12-10
- TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report 5: Latest Trends in Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and Malicious Software (Level 200)
- The IT threat landscape is continually evolving, and IT professionals need to have the latest information and guidance on the latest security vulnerabilities, exploits, malicious software, and potentially unwanted software. With data gathered from hundreds of millions of computers worldwide, the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report offers a unique insight into...
- Tags: Webcast, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts 2008-12-08
- IT Manager Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report 5: Latest Trends in Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and Malicious Software (Level 200)
- The IT threat landscape is continually evolving, and IT professionals need to have the latest information and guidance on the latest security vulnerabilities, exploits, malicious software, and potentially unwanted software. With data gathered from hundreds of millions of computers worldwide, the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report offers a unique insight into...
- Tags: Webcast, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts 2008-11-12
- DefenseWall HIPS 2.45 (Windows)
- DefenseWall HIPS protects you from malicious software (spyware, adware, keyloggers, and rootkits) when you surf the Internet. Using the next generation proactive protection technologies, DefenseWall helps you achieve a maximum level of protection against malicious software, while not demanding any special knowledge or ongoing online signature updates. DefenseWall divides all...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Malicious Software, SoftSphere Technologies, DefenseWall HIPS, Viruses And Worms, Rootkits, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware
- Software downloads 2008-08-06
- Microsoft targets password stealers
- Microsoft's June 10 update of its Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT was updated to detect and remove game password-stealing malware. The results are pretty amazing - more than 2 million PCs disinfected in the first week (out of some 330 million downloads of the MSRT). by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: Password, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Malicious Software Removal Tool, Taterf, Frethog, Viruses And Worms, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-06-21
- TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report 4: Latest Trends in Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and Malicious Software (Level 200)
- The IT threat landscape is continually evolving; IT professionals need to have the latest information and guidance on the latest security vulnerabilities, exploits, malicious software, and potentially unwanted software. With data gathered from more than 450 million computers worldwide, the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report offers a unique insight into this...
- Tags: Webcast, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts 2008-06-06
- School District Saves Hundreds of Support Hours With Operating System Upgrade
- The Perry School District, in central Iowa, has about 1,850 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12. The district uses technology very effectively to create a productive learning environment. However, an increase in malicious software downloads and unauthorized system changes impaired computers and caused performance problems. With the help of...
- Tags: Operating System, School District, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Security
- Case studies 2008-06-01
- Google hosting malware? Google says they were!
- Google hosting malware? Google says they were!If Google is not immune to this stuffThen how is anyone else EVER going to be, who have much less experience, manpower, etc. than Google?RE: Google hosting malware? Google says they were!I just used the link in the article to test yahoo.com. Here is...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, Google Inc., past 90-day, hosting malware, Google Says, malicious software
- Discussion threads 2008-05-26
- Portal Enhances Manageability, Performance, and Security With New Server Solution
- CentrumXP.pl, a leading IT-focused Web portal in Poland, showcases the latest Microsoft products and technologies. To demonstrate the advantages of the latest software to users and to improve the site itself, the owners of CentrumXP.pl deployed Windows Server 2008 along with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008....
- Tags: Performance, Server, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Portals, Web Technology, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Security
- Case studies 2008-05-01
- 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
- 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, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts 2007-11-01
- Semellone Antispyware 6.5 (Windows)
- Semellone Antispyware is a tool to identify and remove malicious software. It supports multilingual information and auto-update on user request. Version 6 include changes in the database structure to greatly reduce false positives and added a messagebox to inform users about changes.
- Tags: Malicious Software, CapinoTestina, Semellone Antispyware, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, Security
- Software downloads 2007-06-19
- 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, Spyware Protection, Virus, Malicious Software, Perimeter eSecurity, 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
- Mirror 2005 Standard Edition Q3 1.2.1 (Windows)
- 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, Imagine Interactive Systems, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, 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
- Disspy Pro 3.0 (Windows)
- 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, Microsoft Windows, Malicious Software, Cookie, LifeForm, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2005-03-18
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