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Kaspersky apologizes for antivirus update that continues to disrupt customer nets

Posted February 19, 2013 - 2:02 pm

Kaspersky Lab's flawed anti-malware update that went out Feb. 5 for the Kaspersky Endpoint Security product continues to cause serious disruptions in enterprise networks.
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The Weekly Hash - February 8, 2013

Posted February 8, 2013 - 12:35 pm

From the world’s new largest prime number to the key to BlackBerry 10’s success in Canada to one group not happy with all the bugs Microsoft is squishing, we make fun of some of the this week’s top tech stories
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Bad Kaspersky antivirus update prevents business and home users from accessing websites

Posted February 5, 2013 - 2:14 pm

A faulty antivirus update issued by Kaspersky Lab on Monday left many of its home and business customers unable to access any websites on their computers.
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Security software showdown! 9 antivirus suites empirically tested

Posted January 28, 2013 - 12:51 pm

If you're like a lot of people, when it comes time to renew your security software, you may ask yourself, "Do I really need to upgrade to the latest version?" The answer is yes. Keeping up-to-date is generally a good idea, as new threats surface constantly. And if you value mobile security or use a social network, this year's crop of security suites is worth paying attention to.
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Security manager's journal: Can an enterprise run its security with Microsoft's tools?

Posted December 4, 2012 - 4:55 pm

The desktop group is pushing to abandon enterprise-class tools for built-in antivirus, firewall and encryption software from Microsoft. Is that any way to run a business?
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Online security basics for small business websites

Posted December 4, 2012 - 3:05 pm

Everyone on the Web is a target for scams, malware, piracy and a host of other online security dangers. Small business owners are no exception. These tips will help you protect your website, your assets and your information.
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Beyond antivirus software: Eclectic PC security tools for system-wide audits

Posted November 14, 2012 - 12:17 pm

Welcome to a harsh reality: Relying on an ostensibly comprehensive antivirus suite just doesn't cut it in 2012.
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Researcher finds critical vulnerabilities in Sophos antivirus product

Posted November 6, 2012 - 11:13 am

Security researcher Tavis Ormandy discovered critical vulnerabilities in the antivirus product developed by U.K.-based security firm Sophos and advised organizations to avoid using the product on critical systems unless the vendor improves its product development, quality assurance and security response practices.
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Antivirus evaluation puts Kaspersky and Symantec on top

Posted October 16, 2012 - 10:21 pm

Dennis Technology Labs released the results of its latest round of antivirus tests seeking to determine the effectiveness of several commercial anti-malware products, with Kaspersky and Symantec coming out on top.
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Whitelisting pushing out antivirus at some security-minded retailers

Posted October 4, 2012 - 3:46 pm

The influential Payment Card Industry (PCI) rules call for use of antivirus software to protect debit and credit cards, but some retailers have found a substitute that's been accepted in place of it: whitelisting technology.
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Sophos antivirus snafu lingers on

Posted September 24, 2012 - 11:22 am

The chaos caused to Sophos customers by a bad antivirus software update just keeps reverberating into its second week, with Sophos today providing more information on fixing the problem for both enterprise users and those with stand-alone computers.
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Sophos admits bad update slamming its anti-virus software customers

Posted September 20, 2012 - 2:25 pm

Security firm Sophos today apologized for wreaking havoc in its customers' networks after a faulty update to its anti-virus software yesterday caused false positives for certain malware to occur on Windows-based computers.
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Antivirus on Windows 8: Looking at your options

Posted July 26, 2012 - 2:14 pm

Microsoft will include antivirus in Windows 8 for the first time in the history of Windows. But will this software--the new version of Windows Defender--provide adequate protection against viruses, spyware, and other malware? Let's take a closer look at what Windows Defender provides, and whether its features are enough to keep you safe.
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Bitdefender Releases 2013 Line of Antivirus Products

Posted June 26, 2012 - 8:44 pm

Bitdefender released its 2013 line of products on Tuesday: Antivirus Plus 2013 ($49.95), Internet Security 2013 ($69.95), and Total Security 2013 ($79.95). Pricing varies upon length of protection and how many PCs you want to protect, but those listed here include 1 year for up to 3 PCs.
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Windows 8's built-in AV to be security of last resort

Posted June 4, 2012 - 12:35 pm

Microsoft's Windows 8 will activate its built-in antivirus software only if it senses that the PC is not protected by another security program, says McAfee.
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BullGuard Mobile Security 10: Solid mobile antivirus with parental controls

Posted May 27, 2012 - 7:59 am

BullGuard offers a mobile antivirus and security app for Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry devices, called BullGuard Mobile Security. For $29.95 per year, it protects you and your mobile device from viruses, spyware, identity theft, and online fraud. The app also offers antitheft, parental controls, and data backup--all of which can be accessed via BullGuard's web-based control panel (that it calls the Mobile Security Manager).
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Free antivirus you can trust

Posted May 5, 2012 - 7:38 am

You want security software that’s as close to perfect as possible. After all, if just a single piece of malware slips through your defenses, it can wreak havoc on your PC. The question is, how close to perfect is free antivirus software?
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Check Point relaunches ZoneAlarm antivirus as free product

Posted May 2, 2012 - 12:18 pm

Check Point is offering its ZoneAlarm antivirus software as a free consumer product for the first time, adding the company’s no-cost firewall to the bundle to offer all-in-one PC protection.
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Review: Avira Free Antivirus

Posted May 2, 2012 - 12:02 pm

Avira Free Antivirus 2012 is fast and is unlikely to scare you with false-positive warnings about legitimate files, but it is also worse than average at detecting malware, and its interface is overly complicated.
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Review: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

Posted May 1, 2012 - 3:24 pm

Malwarebytes Antimalware Free 1.61 is a supplemental free product that can help bolster your existing security software. The makers of Malwarebytes Antimalware pitch it as a tool for detecting and removing brand-new "zero-day" malware, and it uses a number of different technologies to accomplish this task.
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Review: Avast Free Antivirus

Posted May 1, 2012 - 3:03 pm

Avast's freebie finished second in PCWorld's 2012 free antivirus roundup. Avast Free Antivirus 7 mostly excelled in protecting against malware, it has a versatile interface, and it sped through our battery of malware tests.
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Review: Panda Cloud Antivirus

Posted May 1, 2012 - 3:02 pm

If you think setting up antivirus software should be as simple as possible, Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5 is for you. Panda stops malware well, and its extremely easy-to-use interface is great for those people who don't want to tweak all sorts of settings.
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Review: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

Posted May 1, 2012 - 7:41 am

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition was PCWorld's top pick in April 2012's Free Antivirus You Can Trust. It performed well in virtually all of the tests we ran.
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Facebook teams up with security vendors, offers free antivirus software

Posted April 28, 2012 - 7:04 am

Facebook has partnered with several antivirus software companies to launch a special page devoted to keeping users safe on social networks. The new Facebook Security page features tips, information on threats, a security quiz, and free antivirus software downloads.
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Antivirus: The silent virtualization killer

Posted March 29, 2012 - 12:47 pm

Traditional guest-based antivirus can sap the life out of your virtualization and storage infrastructure -- learn how to recognize the problem.
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