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The next Sober virus attack

CNET Senior Editor Robert Vamosi explains how and when the Sober virus is expected to strike again and what you can do to protect yourself against this mass-mailing worm.

Tags: Virus Attack, Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Sober virus

Whiteboards 2005-12-14

Closing the zero-day window - Defending against virus attacks before the updates arrive

Viruses, worms and trojans are the bane of modern business. Every day, new breeds of malicious code are introduced onto the Internet where they propagate with alarming speed. Eventually, each new virus is identified and anti-virus software all over the world is updated to defend against it....

Tags: Clearswift Corp., Virus Attack, Antivirus, Window, Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

White papers 2005-10-14

OS X flaw may leave Macs open to virus attacks

OS X flaw may leave Macs open to virus attacksSo long asthe user is NOT logged in as root, damage will be minimal at best. If they are logged in as root, well shame on them! Overall if it's a standard user account, then the overall system will be...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Desktops, Spyware, Digital music, Operating systems, Digital media, virus attack, virus, Apple Macintosh, MP3, trojan horse, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, resource fork

Discussion threads 2004-04-09

Report: Rise in virus attacks costs firms dear

Report: Rise in virus attacks costs firms dearblahits their own fault for using windows.One train, just switch to Linuxand all will be well. Then the virus writers can go back to . . . back to . . well, they can go.2000/05/28:Microsoft Applications Security And The InternetSee "Microsoft...

Tags: Cyberthreats, ROI/TCO, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, virus attack, Next IT, virus, TCO

Discussion threads 2004-03-19

U.S. creates cyberalert system

U.S. creates cyberalert systemKeep the gov out of itJust what I need the goverment informing my endusers about the latest virus threat. Then they forward it on to their friends telling them to forward on to their friends. Then I put in a filter to trap the fear inducing emails.If...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, virus, e-mail, gonna, virus attack

Discussion threads 2004-01-28

File Protector 2000 SE 2.05 (Windows)

Hide and protect your files/folders in various ways from pryingeyes, some virus attacks, unintentional deletion and more. File/folder"hidden" feature makes files/folders as if they didn't exist.

Tags: Virus Attack, Deletion, Pringle Tree Software, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2001-08-07

VirusAttack 1.3 (Mobile)

Virus Attack is a Dr. Mario clone for the PalmOS 3.0 and higher. It has all the features as the original game. If you like Dr. Mario or Tetris you will love Virus Attack. The purpose to kill all the viruses before the pill reaches the top. Options are available...

Tags: Virus Attack, Mobile, Dr., Virus, DigiObjects, Palm OS, Cyberthreats, Games, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2001-05-17

Patch Management Web Seminar

Virus attacks are occurring with increasing frequency, disrupting thousands of IT networks, costing companies billions of dollars. Every unprotected enterprise is at risk, making automated patch management a must-have tool in your IT arsenal. Many of the world's largest companies use Marimba's patch solutions to avoid costly system outages caused...

Tags: BMC Software Inc., Virus Attack, Marimba, Patch Management, Virus, Patches, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, It Management, Security, It service Management

Webcasts

Eliminating Virus Attacks and Saving One Technician a Year With Symantec Software and Acer Outsourcing Services

The expansion of city services to Internet channels, along with the increase in malicious code attacks, made information security a top priority for the government of Taiwan's Taipei County. However, the county's legacy antivirus solution from Trend Micro was failing to counter some threats and didn't fit into the county's...

Tags: Software, Symantec Corp., Virus Attack, County, Outsourcing, Acer Inc., Virus, Security, Viruses And Worms

Case studies

Additional Resources

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

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Autorun Virus Remover 2.3 build 1022 (Windows)

Autorun Virus Remover provides protection against any malicious programs trying to attack via USB drive. When a USB device is inserted into your computer, Autorun Virus Remover will automatically scan it, block and delete autorun virus, trojans, and malicious code. Also, it can detect and remove USB virus such as...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, USB, Virus, Computer, AutorunRemover, Autorun Virus Remover, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan

Is it safe to assumethat this threat can happen on any OS/Browser desktop or mobile?Yes but...various Stallman cultist and Job cultist will try to argue that either Linux or MacOSX are immune to this because of a so called superior BSD security model or something along this line.Windows only?The Trojan...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses and worms, trojan horse, phishing, Facebook, Linux, malware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack

For haven sake ...Could we be a little bit more specific."...password-reset messages to trick PC users into downloading a dangerous piece of malware."Do "PC" means Windows? I'm guessing because I see the words "PC" and "malware" in the same sentence, oh, and your screen shot is Windows. ...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Facebook, trojan horse, malware, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack

Virus hunters are raising the alarm for a large-scale spam attack that uses fake Facebook password-reset messages to trick PC users into downloading a dangerous piece of malware. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: Facebook, Spam, Virus, Attack, Virus Hunter, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-10-27

AVG Anti-Virus 9.0.700 (Windows)

AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 is faster, safer and easier to use. The combined anti-virus/anti-spyware scanner in AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 runs up to 50% faster than earlier versions. It is rock solid protection that doesn't get in your way. AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 also delivers new anti-phishing detection techniques, which can quickly and...

Tags: Web, Antivirus, AVG Anti-Virus, Microsoft Windows, AVG Technologies USA, AVG Anti-Virus 9.0, LinkScanner, Phishing, Viruses And Worms, Channel Management, Security, Spam And Phishing, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-27

Less than 24-hours on and a potential Windows 7 Achilles' heel surfaces

3 Words for you...Windows Live Essentials...Saves on bloat?It was nothing to do with that. Microsoft have said that they unbundled a lot of things from the OS build as it allowed for easier and more frequent updates.Good point.I use Hotmail but also use Live Mail on my own machines as...

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Operating systems, Groupware, E-mail providers, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Windows Mail, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Was Windows 7 totally your idea?

W7: Whose ideas?It is pretty clear that Apple and Microsoft "borrow" from each other. I don't think that's a problem, all competitors "borrow" each others' ideas and the consumer wins.What is clear, though, is that Microsoft did listen to alot of people but it wasn't those people that use...

Tags: Desktops, Crispin, Microsoft Corp., PC, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0.698 (Windows)

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is an anti-virus protection tool available free of charge to home users. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability. The new 9.0 edition is faster, safer and easier to use. AVG Anti-Virus Free...

Tags: Antivirus, AVG Anti-Virus, Microsoft Windows, AVG Technologies USA, AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition, Virus Database Update, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam, Spam And Phishing

Software downloads 2009-10-22

USB Drive Antivirus 2.3 build 1022 (Windows)

USB Drive Antivirus provides 100% protection against any malicious programs trying to attack via USB drive. When an USB device is inserted into your computer, USB Drive Antivirus will automatically scan it, block and delete USB virus, trojans, and malicious code. Also it can detect and remove USB virus such...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, USB, Easysoft, USB Drive Antivirus, Flash Memory

Software downloads 2009-10-22

Global cyberwar: Installed in your PC at home, the office and government

Personal Accountabilityas long as people can think and act as though their conduct on the internet is shrouded in anonomity.Until each of us takes full responsibility for what we do and operates with the knowledge that our 'unique' verifiable identities can be obtained readily, the carnage will continue and broaden.A...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Vertical industries, government, computer, PC-At Home, Internet, car

Discussion threads 2009-10-21