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The anti-spyware market that never existed is officially dead

The anti-spyware market that never existed is officially deadWindows->WindowsSpyWare->Anti-ThisIsNotGood->Anti-OhThisIsReallyNotGoodI've had it. Switching to an alternate O/S now.... ;)RE: The anti-spyware market that never existed is officially deadI have always been confused about what protection exactly do I get with each strangely-named portion of the service.You are right, all those...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, anti-spyware

Discussion threads 2007-10-29

Flaw found in Sophos antivirus

Flaw found in Sophos antivirusConspicuously absentI don't see my favorite, AVG, mentioned. Does this mean they found no flaws? Or perhaps they did not look.?

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, flaw, Sophos Anti-Virus, Sophos Plc., antivirus

Discussion threads 2005-07-28

Monitoring Your Network

This PowerPoint presentation explains how multiple security tools can be used to monitor a computer network. Covered tools include: WS_Ping_ProPack, XploiterStat Lite, Windows Event Viewer, Sophos Anti-Virus for NT, Sophos Anti-Virus ADMIN Tool, Software Firewalls, eTrust Intrusion Detection Sessionwall, 3Com Network Supervisor, GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner, and Network Probe....

Tags: Network, Sophos Anti-Virus, Sophos Plc., Monitoring, University Of Oxford, Tool, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Networking

Presentations 2003-06-24

Additional Resources

Live Webcast: Mid-Year Report: Malware, Spam and Web Threats in 2008

What's NOT happening in 2008? The web continues to be a vector for cyber threats. Incidents of spear-phishing continue to dupe users, and botnets are increasing in popularity amongst growing economies across the globe. Complex polymorphic viruses as opposed to the more mundane Trojan horses are getting...

Tags: Web, Webcast, Sophos Plc., Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Channel Management, Security, Marketing

Webcasts 2008-07-24

Another student hacks another police website

Oh the fun. Once again, another police website has been hacked by a student, showing that even the police aren't safe from all crimes. This is another link in the long chain of attacks over the years from egotistical teenagers trying to get a kick out of life without sticking...

Tags: Web Site, Attack, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-23

McAfee debunks recent vulnerabilities in AV software research, n.runs restates its position

Several days after blogging about a research conduced by n.runs AG that managed to discover approximately 800 vulnerabilities in antivirus products, McAfee issued a statement basically debunking the number of vulnerabilities found, and providing its own account into the number of vulnerabilities affecting its own products : "A recent...

Tags: Software, McAfee Inc., Antivirus, Vulnerability, Vendor, Flaw, N.Runs, Dancho, Security, Viruses And Worms, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-07-23

News to know: Yahoo; VMware; Apple; DNS vulnerability

Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Vulnerability disclosure gone awry: Understanding the DNS debacle RIM ships fix for BlackBerry code execution bug Dancho Danchev: Georgia President's web site under DDoS attack from Russian hackers 75% of online banking sites found vulnerable to security design...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, DNS, Yahoo! Inc., Vulnerability, Dana Blankenhorn, Health Care, Apple Inc., VMware Inc., App Store, Banking, Vertical Industries, Domain Names, Benefits, Healthcare, Security, Financial Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Internet, Human Resources

Blog posts 2008-07-23

TTProtect (zip)

TTProtect is an advanced software protection tool, it protect software against cracker. It absorb the advantages of the other protections, and adding own characteristics, use of a unique anti-tracking methods, make it difficult to debug protected application. TTprotect features Debugger Detection, Anti-Attached, Drx decoding, Code Chaos and confusion, Virtual Machine...

Tags: Software, TTProtect, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2008-07-23

Element Browser (zip)

Element Browser is a full featured, fast and Web standards compliant Web browser for the Microsoft Windows platform. It features a intuitive, modern ribbon interface with tools that are designed to simplify every day browsing tasks. Element Browser has been designed from the ground up to be one of the...

Tags: Web Browser, Element Software, Web Browsers, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security

Software downloads 2008-07-23

Deals abound for back to school

I took a walk through Circuit City today to see where consumer PCs stood. We'll be back to school in a matter of weeks and parents are already asking about laptops for their high school and college-bound students. The good news is that for $700 you can pick...

Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows Vista, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-07-22

SanDisk reports loss; stock takes beating after-hours

SanDisk reports loss; stock takes beating after-hoursYawn...Well you almost managed to finish a blog without somehow mentioning iPhone, but you couldn't quite manage it. Sure the iPhone must be responsible for the downturn in memory card sales, heck they sold a million of them. Who cares if Nokia sold almost...

Tags: Flash memory, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, S3 Inc., SanDisk Corp., Apple iPhone, virus, stock

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it soPar for the course wrt anti-Vista bashers.They believe that repeating something ad nauseum will somehow make it true.Journalism or Rant?I'm afraid you've followed suit rather than taking the high road on this issue. By even responding to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, workstation, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Twitter anti-spam efforts go overboard

Twitter anti-spam efforts go overboardLarge services such as this can not...are too big to manage. Managing this type of technology with technology will time after time result in mismanagement. Just like Gmail and other that are spamming the Internet.Networks require real human intervention to manage properly. Anything less is...

Tags: Spam, Twitter, anti-spam, anti-spam effort

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?

The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?180 million soldMany buyers are selecting more expensive versions. Microsoft revenues are up extraordinarily. Despite Apple's ads and sales, PC sales are up significantly.And the SP 1 release usually helps sales.You might consider that the reputation you discuss...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft revenue, Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, Apple Inc., Vista psychosis, psychosis, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Twitter anti-spam efforts go overboard

Twitter's spam-blocking efforts have falsely identified popular company Twitter feeds and individuals as spammers, creating a definite damper in community engagement. by Jennifer Leggio

Tags: Anti-spam, Twitter, Pandora, Spam, Cyberthreats, Security, Spam And Phishing, Jennifer Leggio

Blog posts 2008-07-22

My Spy Scanner (exe)

My Spy Scanner is a software that scan and removes adware, spyware, malware, virus, keyloggers, and trackwares. It is easy to use, with a friendly interface and recommended for your PC. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Jupiter Softwares, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Scanners, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2008-07-22

Custodia AntiVirus with Personal Firewall (exe)

Active protection against viruses, Trojans, worms, and other forms of malware. Featuring innovative and patented technology to scan, detect, and remove viruses, registry protection, e-mail scan, file shredder, and embedded scan for other programs such as MS Office, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, WinZip, and WinRAR....

Tags: Firewall, Personal Firewall, Canada, Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-07-22

My-Virus-Protection (exe)

My-Virus-Protection is a software available for Windows. Protect your computer from viruses, worms, trojans. If the PC it's already infected software will scan and remove viruses, worms, trojans. Easy to use, no skills are required. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Trojan Horse, Worm, Virus, Jupiter Softwares, My-Virus-Protection, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-07-22

Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook again

Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook againApple on the MoveApple continues to impress both in unit sales and marketshare gains. It has taken Steve Jobs awhile to make significant inroads into PC marketshare, but you are now witnessing the fruits of his perseverance. If Apple only had a development...

Tags: Development tools, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

Kaspersky's Malaysian site hacked by Turkish hacker

Kaspersky's Malaysian site hacked by Turkish hackerHackers Gone Wild?Hey - you beat me to the story - but I've been working on a piece on these guys as well. There is a very nationalistic thread through all the hacks they've done, whether it's the NeTDevilz, or the AyYildiz Team....

Tags: SECURITY, Malaysian site, Kaspersky, Turkish Hacker, Turkish

Discussion threads 2008-07-21