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- Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'
- Symantec's report on rogue security software noted that 250 rogue security programs launched some 43 million attempts to prompt user installation between July 2008 and June 2009. Rogue security software, also dubbed scareware, is an "ongoing threat" that is impacting largely users from English-speaking markets, according to findings from...
- News items 2009-10-20
- SecrecyKeeper 4.0 beta (Windows)
- Common security software is absolutely useless in combating unauthorized data leakage caused by your employee's negligence or intentional harmful actions. Firewalls and AV-based security systems cannot protect you from theft of your company's confidential information by employees that are authorized to access such data. A successful company's most trustworthy and...
- Software downloads 2009-09-21
- 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...
- Blog posts 2009-09-13
- Free CompuSec PC Security Suite 5.2 (Windows)
- A security software designed to protect desktops and notebooks. CompuSec is a security software designed to protect desktops and notebooks. It uses pre-boot authentication, single-sign-on for windows Logon, full hard disk encryption, encryption of floppy diskettes and other removable media. Pre-boot Access Control in CompuSec requires you to enter your...
- Software downloads 2009-07-14
- Will Microsoft Security Essentials (Morro) dent commercial antivirus sales?
- Will Microsoft Security Essentials Morro dent commercial antivirus sales?Microsoft doesn't conjure up "security" in my mind ...... but Ed Bott has an interesting article describing a study that shows OneCare and apparently Morro uses the same engine and definitions scored among the top of the tested products.That opened up the...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-18
- Microsoft's intelligence security report: The top 5 takeaways
- Microsoft on Wednesday will unveil its sixth Security Intelligence Report and the tome---all 184 pages of it---has a lot of interesting data points culled from the software giant's antivirus applications. Microsoft concludes that rogue security software is a big threat, lost and stolen equipment is a bigger issue than hacking...
- Blog posts 2009-04-08
- Scareware meets ransomware: "Buy our fake product and we'll decrypt the files"
- A newly pushed scareware called File Fix Professional 2009 (FileFix Pro 2009), has the potential to influence the way in which spreaders of rogue security software optimize their revenue in the future - by encrypting critical business files and requiring a $50 purchase of the fake...
- Blog posts 2009-03-26
- Rogue security software spoofs ZDNet Reviews
- Rogue security software spoofs ZDNet ReviewsMessage has been deleted.RE: Rogue security software spoofs ZDNet ReviewsSomeone needs to track down this company and punish them for what they are doing.RE: Rogue security software spoofs ZDNet ReviewsSo, Dancho Danchev, it sounds like you are saying that to get rid of the "infestation"...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-23
- Rogue security software spoofs ZDNet Reviews
- Impersonation is a form of flattery by itself, however, not when it comes to the very latest round of rogue security software this time impersonating ZDNet, CNET's and PC Magazine's reviews section, making it look like legitimate and highly respected technology sites have actually reviewed and recommend the rogue security...
- Blog posts 2009-02-20
- Sunbelt Software's VIPRE - Redefining security software
- Sunbelt Software's VIPRE - I've finally found an antivirus package that delivers the goods. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-08-01
- 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...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-21
- Will consumers scrimp on paid security software?
- Symantec and McAfee could face headwinds in 2008 amid weak consumer spending, according to Cowen & Co. Meanwhile, the two are duking it out over a Acer-Gateway OEM deal. Cowen analyst Walter Pritchard downgraded Symantec from "outperform" to "neutral" on the theory that the company will face weakening security...
- Blog posts 2007-12-17
- Friday Rant - Why is most security software rubbish?
- Friday Rant - Why is most security software rubbish?Don't use a suiteall you need is AV and anti-spywareAVG is freeSpyBot or Windows Defender are freeAVG and SpyBot can be set to run automaticallyDefender runs automaticallywhy make a big deal out of itAAgreedIn the past I have used Norton System Security...
- Discussion threads 2007-10-26
- Friday Rant - Why is most security software rubbish?
- OK, it's a Friday and that means one thing - Rant time! When I'm setting up a new Windows-based PC, the part that I dread is when it's time to install security software onto it. I just know that no matter how swift and powerful the system...
- Blog posts 2007-10-26
- $12 bln worth of security software to sell in 2010
- $12 bln worth of security software to sell in 2010ProtectionSecurity software is a must have in order to protect your data and your privacy and no company will neglect this and neither will do the home end users but some of them should search for less expensive security software like...
- Discussion threads 2007-08-17
- Can you really trust your security vendor?
- Can you really trust your security vendor?No.Security software is a necessary (sometimes unnecessary, IMO) evil. It should be scrutinized just like any other software.Dumb vulnerabilities like [url=http://secunia.com/advisories/19284/]this one[/url] is a perfect example of the low quality security vendors put out.'Trust' is such a STRONG wordBut at some point, given the...
- Discussion threads 2007-08-13
- Schneier questions need for security industry
- Schneier questions need for security industryIt's hard to secure your own products......when companies threaten to sue you for it. Example: Symantec's fury over Microsoft implementing PatchGuard kernel patch protection in its x64 operating systems.is that right?organizing conferences at hyde park is a hilarious idea. it keeps them from being...
- Discussion threads 2007-04-26
- The sorry state of security software
- The sorry state of security softwareSeems like the nightmare continues...I really wonder why people tolerate this crap. Really, is this the land of masochist ? Sure seems that way from these reports and what I have seen over the years.Oh well, on a positive note, looks like Vista is getting...
- Discussion threads 2007-03-22
- Machine Learning for Computer Security
- As computers have become more ubiquitous and connected, their security has become a major concern. Attacks are more pervasive and diverse - they range from unsolicited email messages that can trick users in providing personal information to dangerous viruses that can erase data and shut down computer systems. Consequently, security...
- White papers 2006-12-01
- IBM to launch security software for small business
- IBM to launch security software for small business70k for a *small* business?70k for a small business? What are the marketing people at IBM smoking? Is this is another case of IBM using overpriced consultants to accomplish small tasks? What do they charge to install and configure this software?
- Discussion threads 2006-11-24
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