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Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

8 out of 10 malware samples tested on Windows 7 with default UAC user access control settings don't trigger a warning. by Dancho Danchev

Tags: Malware, Microsoft Windows 7, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Which antivirus is best at removing malware?

According to a comparative review of sixteen antivirus solutions, only a few were successful at completely removing the malware they were tested against. by Dancho Danchev

Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Security, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Music MP3 Downloader 2.6.5.2 (Windows)

Music MP3 Downloader is easy-to-use software which enables you to search and download over 100 million MP3 from the largest music network. It is not a Peer-to-Peer program and it is 100% clean of any form of badware (viruses, spyware, adware). Music MP3 Downloader always brings you the hottest songs...

Tags: Song, Music MP3 Downloader, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Peer To Peer (P2P), Viruses And Worms, Microsoft Windows, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-04

VirIT eXplorer Lite 6.5.12 (Windows)

VirIT eXplorer Lite is an anti-virus/anti-spyware for Windows. Clean your computer from viruses, root kit, spyware, worms, trojans, backdoor, dialers, BHO Browser Helper Object, adware, hijacker, fraud tool and malware software. The features of VirIT eXplorer Lite are: real time intrusion detection system, sort startup programs by date, scan and...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Virus, TG Soft, VirIT eXplorer Lite, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Startup Guard 3.14 (Windows)

PrivacyRoot Startup Guard is a free, easy tool to choose programs to allow to run on Windows startup. You can specify approved applications, close unwanted or find more about unknown. Startup Guard catches new startup records, so you can even remove a virus or spyware. You can disable unwanted system...

Tags: Performance, Start-up, PrivacyRoot, PrivacyRoot Startup Guard, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Hitman Pro 3 3.5.3.78 (Windows)

Without installing heavy software which slow down your PC Hitman Pro 3 will reveal in a few minutes if your PC is infected with malicious software. Without the need to install monitoring software, the unique behavioral scan in Hitman Pro 3 will quickly identify possible malware using heuristics and by...

Tags: Antivirus, Monitoring, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Authenticode, SurfRight, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-02

SpywareFighter 3.1.74 (Windows)

SpywareFighter is built to protect your PC against spyware, adware, and other unwanted software. SpywareFighter uses a security technology that prevents windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC will be detected and removed. This reduces negative effects caused by spyware, including slow PC...

Tags: PC, SPAMfighter, Microsoft Windows, SpywareFighter, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-01

Malware Defender 2.4.3 (Windows)

Malware Defender is a HIPS Host Intrusion Prevention System with firewall. It is effective to protect your computer system from all forms of malware (viruses, worms, trojans, adware, spyware, keyloggers, rootkits). Malware Defender is also an advanced rootkit detector. It provides many useful tools that can be used to detect...

Tags: Malware, Microsoft Windows, Torch Soft, Malware Defender, Rootkits, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-31

Anti Trojan Elite 4.7.4 (Windows)

Anti Trojan Elite is a malware remover and system security manager. It features a real-time malware firewall for users that can detect trojans or keyloggers that try to infect your PC. It can detect a vast variety of malware such as trojans, worms and keyloggers and has a live update...

Tags: Keylogger, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Security Defence, Anti Trojan Elite, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-31

Shareaza 2.5 (Windows)

Shareaza has unique features, including ghost ratings, a completely user-configurable queue area, and multinetwork support. The program started as a Gnutella client but recently branched out and developed Gnutella2, a completely open and documented network. Shareaza's interface is easy to use, yet powerful and fully skinnable. Shareaza's download core was...

Tags: Shareaza, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Productivity, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-10-31

Wubi 9.10 (Windows)

Wubi is an officially supported Ubuntu installer for Windows users that can bring you to the Linux world with a single click. Wubi allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu as any other Windows application, in a simple and safe way. Are you curious about Linux and Ubuntu? Trying them...

Tags: Ubuntu, Wubi, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Operating Systems, Cyberthreats, UNIX, Open Source, Viruses And Worms, Security, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-30

Registry Workshop 4.2.3 (Windows)

Registry Workshop is an advanced registry editor. It is a perfect replacement for RegEdit and RegEdt32, which shipped with Windows. In addition to all the standard features, Registry Workshop adds a variety of powerful features that allow you to work faster and more efficiently with registry related tasks. Whether you're...

Tags: Registry, Torch Soft, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-30

IObit Security 360 1.10 (Windows)

IObit Security 360 is an free malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex...

Tags: Malware, Microsoft Windows, IObit, IObit Security 360, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-29

CNET TechTracker app 1.0 beta 4 (Mac)

CNET TechTracker app Beta is a free application that helps keep your installed software up-to-date. The application scans your computer and alerts you when updates are available. Updates are guaranteed safe and spyware free as TechTracker utilizes CNET Downloads, a thoroughly comprehensive database of software products and updates.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, CBS Interactive Inc., Beta, Updates, Tools & Techniques, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Management, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-29

US-CERT warns about BlackBerry spyware app

A free BlackBerry spyware application has been released to allow an attacker to call a user's BlackBerry and listen to personal conversations. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: RIM BlackBerry, US-CERT, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Handhelds, Hardware, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Malware ads served from Gizmodo

Popular gadget blog Gizmodo has acknowledged falling victim to an "elaborate scam" that served malicious ads for scareware (fake anti-virus) to its readers. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: Advertisement, Malware, Gizmodo, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-10-27

Netgate Internet Security 3.0.205 (Windows)

Netgate Internet Security, a bundle comprising of FortKnox Personal Firewall and Spy Emergency, is a complete security protection solution against all of the most serious Internet threats, including spyware, viruses, adware, trojans, worms, rootkits, phishing, spam and hackers consisting of anti-spyware, anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-rootkit, anti-phishing and firewall technologies. With built-in...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, NETGATE Technologies, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Internet, Firewalls, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spam, Security, Viruses And Worms, Rootkits, Spam And Phishing, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-27

AVG Email Server Edition 9.0.700 (Windows)

Security protection against viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and adware for even the most demanding e-mail servers. Includes:Anti-Virus protects from viruses, worms and trojans,Anti-Spyware protects from spyware, adware and other malicious programs,Remote administration of all features (except additional plug-ins). Features: Reduces administrator workload and maximize the security of your e-mail...

Tags: Server, Microsoft Windows, Virus, E-mail Server, AVG Technologies USA, Includes:Anti-Virus, Cyberthreats, E-mail, E-mail Servers, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-27

Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition 0.90.00 (Windows)

Panda Cloud Antivirus is the first free cloud-based antivirus thin-client. It consists of a lightweight antivirus agent that is connected in real-time to PandaLabs' Collective Intelligence servers to protect faster against the newest malware variants while barely impacting PC performance. Thanks to Panda Security's Collective Intelligence malware and goodware online...

Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Collective Intelligence, Panda Security, Panda Cloud Antivirus, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus 2009.04.14.59 (Windows)

Kingsoft Internet Security 9 Plus includes anti-virus, anti-malware, a vulnerability scanner and personal firewall. Find and fix rootkits, spyware, trojans, virus and malware infections. The webshield protects you from infection while surfing the Internet. The suite also includes many other useful tools: usb flash rescue disk creation, history cleaner, disk...

Tags: Disk, Trojan Horse, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Virus, BinaryNow, Webshield, Kingsoft Antivirus, Kingsoft AntiSpyware, Kingsoft Personal Firewall, Internet, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Scanners, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-10-25