Cox Proffers Free Security Software, Backup For Broadband Subs

Written on October 27, 2011 – 4:56 pm | by admin |

Cox Communications, looking to further differentiate its broadband services from telco competitors’, is providing high-speed Internet subscribers security software and online backup for no additional charge.

Using Special Uninstaller to Uninstall McAfee Antivirus Software – Special Uninstaller 2011 Review

Written on October 1, 2011 – 12:16 am | by admin |

August 26, 2011 – Alexandria, VA – SpecialUninstaller.com INC announces the release of Special Uninstaller 2011 1.4 to thoroughly remove McAfee Antivirus Software which it is not a easy- to-remove software by using Windows default Add/Remove program. Fortunately, with this release, all files associated with the McAfee Antivirus Software can be removed completely.

GFI Labs Discovers Cybercriminals Stealing From Each Other and Unleashing a New Spin on Bogus Antivirus

Written on August 15, 2011 – 1:44 am | by admin |

London, UK – 5 August 2011 – GFI Software today announced the top 10 most prevalent threat detections for July 2011. Highlights included a malware-laden “autowhaler” application unleashed to infect cybercriminals stealing from phishers, while a fresh take on rogue antivirus offers up a fake codec suite for sale after it disables users’ video players.

Customer Security Big Opportunity for Financial Institutions

Written on July 21, 2011 – 5:54 pm | by admin |

Data shows that financial institutions are in an enviable position to sell security solutions to consumers to combat fraud, as almost four out of ten consumers have no identity protection services, according to the 2011 Second Annual Antivirus, Browser, and Mobile Security report recently issued by Javelin Strategy & Research.

Is Host-based Antivirus Software Losing Luster?

Written on July 13, 2011 – 4:38 pm | by admin |

As virtualization and Web apps pick up steam, they are leaving traditional antivirus software behind Traditional host-based antimalware packages just aren’t that useful anymore, according to some companies that find it either doesn’t protect against the main dangers they face from the Web or it simply doesn’t run well in virtualized computer environments.

ID Watchdog and AVAST Software Launch Ground-Breaking Integrated Identity Protection Suite

Written on July 13, 2011 – 4:35 pm | by admin |

DENVER, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — ID Watchdog Inc. (tsx.v:IDW), in partnership with anti-virus leader AVAST Software, today announced the availability of its latest consumer identity theft detection feature set. ID Watchdog’s proprietary identity protection and detection technology has been fully integrated into the updated version of AVAST Software’s award-winning 6.0 antivirus software, [...]

ESET Release Mobile Security for Androids

Written on July 13, 2011 – 4:34 pm | by admin |

ESET, an industry leader in IT Security, has once again added an accolade to its already existing platform of security solutions – Mobile Security (Beta Version) for Android devices. ESET’s Mobile Security is a full suite of security and privacy tools rolled into One App. From Full-phone Antivirus and Malware (Malicious Software) Scanning to Call/SMS/MMS [...]

Poisoned iCloud Search Results Lead to Fake Antivirus Pages

Written on July 6, 2011 – 2:48 pm | by admin |

Scammers are poisoning search-result terms for the iCloud keyword to direct users to a fake Windows antivirus. Businesses and analysts aren’t the only ones interested in Apple’s upcoming iCloud service. Scammers are moving in on the action to deliver fake antivirus software.

Fortinet Unveils Fast Spreading TDSS Family of Rootkits

Written on June 27, 2011 – 11:51 pm | by admin |

In the latest release of a Threat Landscape report by Fortinet, a foremost network security provider, details of two major detections owned by the TDSS family of rootkits and competent of violating 64-bit Windows operating systems were unveiled.

Keep Your Mac Protected

Written on June 27, 2011 – 11:48 pm | by admin |

Mac users have traditionally been relatively untroubled by malware, with cyber criminals preferring to target the vastly larger Windows PC market. But recent attacks are proof that Apple’s computing community is not immune.

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