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Microsoft to fix Bing spam bug

Microsoft announced that it is fixing a bug in Bing that previously allowed spammers to bypass spam filters and distribute malicious links. Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is fixing a bug in Bing that previously allowed spammers to bypass spam filters and distribute malicious links. ...

Tags: Spammer, Webroot Software Inc., Spam Filter, Microsoft Corp., Security, Spam And Phishing, Microsoft, spam, Bing, Elinor Mills CNET News

News items 2009-10-22

Windows Security Essentials beta available today

Windows Security Essentials beta available todayDownload linkshttp://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.live.liveid.general&tid=b55c86d8-bcfb-478b-91fe-6a3672fd856a&cat=en_us_ECD7751A-E3B9-4778-AE14-B5F904157F0D&lang=en&cr=us&sloc=&p=1Windows Live?I downloaded the installer and I don't see an option to install Security Essentials, only the standard Windows Live applications.I got em!I just got em! The link is live!RE: Windows Security Essentials beta available todayIT WONT LET ME DOWNLOAD!!! DO THEY HAVE THE...

Tags: security, Microsoft Windows, beta, Webroot Software Inc., WSE, Windows Security essentials beta

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Richmond Ambulance Authority Turns to Webroot to Protect Mobile Devices

Richmond Ambulance Authority RAA provides Emergency Medical Services EMS to more than 200,000 people across Richmond, Va., making it one of the busiest per-capita systems in the nation. RAA needed a comprehensive Web security solution that would allow administrators to monitor and manage Internet activity while providing an extra layer...

Tags: Mobile, Webroot Software Inc., Mobile Device, Richmond Ambulance Authority, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Phishing, Viruses And Worms, Service Level Management, Security, Spam And Phishing, It Operations, It service Management

Case studies 2009-03-25

Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.1 (Windows)

Webroot Spy Sweeper delivers spyware detection, blocking and removal, with 360 degrees of protection. Dangerous spyware is blocked before reaching your PC, and any existing spyware on your computer is located and destroyed. The new Gamer Mode allows for fast, safe gaming and online video viewing. Webroot's WARN global response...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Microsoft Windows, Webroot Spy Sweeper, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-02-23

SaaS Secures in Uncertain Times

There are three truisms about a tight economy that every IT manager knows: One has to support more projects with fewer people and tighter budgets; approvals for infrastructure build-outs are scarce; and it's one's job to ensure employee productivity remains high. These may seem like Herculean tasks, especially when one...

Tags: Software-as-a-service, Webroot Software Inc., Software As A Service (SaaS), Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, E-mail, Emerging Technologies, Online Communications

White papers 2009-01-27

Webroot Internet Security Essentials (Windows)

Webroot Internet Security Essentials keeps your computer and files safe without slowing you down. A powerful combination of award-winning technologies blocks malicious programs, makes you PC invisible to hackers, and removes traces of your online activity. Automatic online and local backup protects your digital photos and other irreplaceable files, and...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Microsoft Windows, Internet Security, Webroot Internet Security Essentials, Digital Cameras, Hacking, Digital Photography, Security, Desktops, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-12-01

Leading Law Firm Solves Compliance Issue With Webroot Security SaaS

Founded in 1984, Watson Goepel Maledy has grown from four partners to a mixed practice firm of over 35 lawyers. The firm attributes a large part of its success to a strong customer service commitment that ensures every client - regardless of size or budget - receives first-rate legal counsel...

Tags: Customer Service, Software-as-a-service, Compliance, Webroot Software Inc., Watson Co., E-mail, Product Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Online Communications, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2008-10-23

Texas' Largest Undergraduate Institution Finds e-Mail Security With Webroot SaaS

With seven colleges that have served more than 1.5 million students since 1965, Dallas County Community College District DCCCD is the largest undergraduate institution in the state of Texas. The DCCCD needed a more effective, more manageable e-mail security solution to cut down on spam, which would not only increase...

Tags: Software-as-a-service, E-mail Security, Webroot Software Inc., Cyberthreats, Software As A Service (SaaS), E-mail, Managed Hosting, Security, Emerging Technologies, Online Communications

Case studies 2008-09-01

Leading Law Firm Improves Security and Compliance With Webroot SaaS

The new legislation created a conflict for Watson Goepel Maledy as its e-mail and Web security vendor's servers were located in the U.S. and the U.S. Patriot Act gave American authorities the ability to view personal data held by U.S. organizations. Since client confidentiality and security are at the heart...

Tags: Software-as-a-service, Compliance, Webroot Software Inc., Software As A Service (SaaS), Security, Emerging Technologies

Case studies 2008-08-19

Why Security SaaS Makes Sense Today

Corporate IT teams are waging a significant security battle on two fronts these days: stopping attacks via the Web and through email. They are tirelessly trying to protect their networks against known and unknown viruses, spyware and phishing attacks. However, the more complex these threats become, the more infrastructure companies...

Tags: Data Protection, Webroot Software Inc., Disaster Recovery, Backups, E-mail, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Data Management, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing

White papers 2008-07-17

Webroot Secure Backup 5.8.8.3 (Windows)

Webroot Secure Backup protects your digital photos, music, and other critical files from computer crashes, accidental deletion, theft, fire, flood, or any natural disaster. Back up valuable files online and protect them from these threats. For your less crucial files, you can automatically back up to an external hard drive...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Microsoft Windows, Webroot Secure Backup, Backups, Disaster Recovery, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-06-27

Archiving Technical Overview: A Technical Overview Paper Describing Key Functions and Capabilities of the Managed Archiving Service

Webroot's Email Archiving Service is designed as a mission critical service, offering organizations the option to quickly and easily deploy an archiving solution requiring no additional hardware or software. Driven through compliance requirements, business continuity and the need to continually manage storage costs, the Archiving Service offers a fully featured...

Tags: Archiving, Webroot Software Inc., Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2008-06-11

Spyware: A Clear and Present Danger

Used to be, a virus would tear through computer systems worldwide and within days, trash hundreds of thousands of systems, garnering global headlines before an antidote was created and distributed with similar alacrity. Now, silent and potentially far more deadly code is in play, which if it's working right, will...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Clear, Spamming, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Productivity, Security, Spam And Phishing

White papers 2008-06-11

Stevens Aviation Saves Money, Time and Resources With Webroot SaaS

In an average day, Stevens Aviation receives approximately 120,000 e-mails, nearly 93 percent of which are illegitimate. This amount of spam was hindering employee productivity and crippling Stevens Aviation's systems. Since its previous filtering system could only process 300,000 e-mails at a time, it lacked the functionality to effectively manage...

Tags: Software-as-a-service, Webroot Software Inc., E-mail, Software As A Service (SaaS), Spam, Cloud Computing, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Emerging Technologies, Spam And Phishing

Case studies 2008-05-05

Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security

The Web is the new threat vector of choice for hackers and cybercriminals to distribute malware and perpetrate identity theft, financial fraud, and corporate espionage. This IDC paper outlines solutions for overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMBs today and...

Tags: Web, Webroot Software Inc., Web Security, Channel Management, Marketing

White papers 2008-04-30

State of Internet Security Report: Protecting Business Email

Business dependence on email is greater than ever before and the volume of threats has spiked dramatically. For this State of Internet Security report, Webroot surveyed 1,500 email security product decision makers in companies across seven countries. The report finds that close to 80% of U.S. businesses surveyed experienced a...

Tags: E-mail Security, Webroot Software Inc., Internet Security, Attack, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Internet, Security, Online Communications

White papers 2008-03-27

Moving on

I travel a lot. It has been almost ten years since I had a job that was based in the same place I live. Whenever I get a call from friends and family the first question I get is "where are you?" People who have known me for...

Tags: Blog, Blogging, CBS Interactive Inc., Internet, Richard Stiennon, Webroot Software Inc.

Blog posts 2008-03-09

Webroot Software Case Study: Westbury

Westbury is a London based firm of Chartered Accountants that has extended its service beyond that of traditional accountants. In the fast-paced environment of Accountancy and Business advisory services, quick turn-round on all work is essential to both the business and its clientele. Westbury had previously instructed another leading web-hosted...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Westbury, Business Services, E-mail, Team Management, Online Communications, Management

Case studies 2008-03-07

Webroot Software Case Study: Glasgow Caledonian University

With spam and viruses becoming a large and ever increasing problem, the Glasgow Caledonian University's IT Services Group began to evaluate how best to remove inbound spam and viruses from staff e-mail. The University's Learning Resources, IT Services team had evaluated options for the effective removal of spam and viruses...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Virus, University, Software As A Service (SaaS), Cyberthreats, Cloud Computing, Viruses And Worms, Security, Emerging Technologies

Case studies 2008-03-04

Stop Spam, Viruses and Spyware: Endpoint and Perimeter Malware Guide

IT systems are under constant, increasingly sophisticated attack. Today's cyber criminals are using highly evolved, blended malware to access corporate and customer data at an alarming rate. Additional layers of protection at the perimeter are essential to combat the sheer volume of this increasing threat and to prevent networks from...

Tags: Webroot Software Inc., Malware, Endpoint, Perimeter, Spyware, Virus, IT System, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Strategy, Management

White papers 2008-02-28