Entries in 'anti-virus' (16)
Rise of new 'indestructable' botnet threat
NEWSAnti-virus outfit Kaspersky described an 'indestructible' botnet implemented via a malware kit which the security researchers said was the most sophisticated threat today.
Microsoft release Standalone System Sweeper anti-malware tool
NEWSMicrosoft has launched a new beta malware removal tool called Standalone System Sweeper.
Currys claims Mystery Shopper crown
NEWSChain retailer Currys impressed PCR’s mystery shopper on their latest outing to Liverpool.
This month, mystery shopper was in search of security software for both PC and Mac and ...
AVG update crashes Windows 7
NEWSFollowing reports of Windows 7 64-bit users facing blue-screens after an AVG virus software update, the company has issued a fix to address the Windows-breaking update.
Gangs make millions from cold call scareware scams
NEWSCriminal gangs are using cold calling operations to con unsuspecting internet users into paying to download malware disguised as anti-virus software, security professionals have warned.
Malware at an all-time high
NEWSMalware has reached its an all-time high, with the first half of the year being the most active six months ever for the production of viruses and the like, McAfee ...
Sophos releases free LNK tool
NEWSSecurity software vendor Sophos has made available a free tool to address the Windows shortcut vulnerability.
UK among world's worst for malware
NEWSThe UK ranks among the world’s worst offending countries for cyber attacks, a new study has found.
'More diverse' security software needed for tablets
NEWSConsumers need more diverse protection against cyber criminals when using new devices such as tablets, a security software firm has said.
McAfee plans several acquisitions a year
NEWSSecurity software vendor McAfee plans to make up to four acquisitions each year to drive growth, the firm’s chief executive has said.
New botnet infects 75,000 PCs
NEWSA new type of virus has infected over 75,000 machines in 2,500 organisations around the world, an internet security firm has claimed.
Fake anti-viruses are a 'game of cat and mouse'
NEWSMore needs to be done to highlight the issue of fake anti-virus packages, the head of a trade body has said.
BullGuard hosts reseller event
NEWSBullGuard is inviting resellers to its London based offices for a Full Disclosure Briefing and training day on January 20th.
'Hobbyist' malware writers decrease
NEWSMalware is now usually created by organised criminal gangs, rather than ‘hobbyist’ writers, a security software executive has said.
AVG releases business security software duo
NEWSAVG Technologies has released two new software packages for small businesses –Internet Security Business Edition 9.0 and Anti-Virus Business Edition 9.0.
Target signs Kaspersky
NEWSTarget Components has signed a deal with Kaspersky that will see the Yorkshire distributor handling some of the security vendors’ latest products.
