Entries in 'antivirus' (15)
Antivirus software criticised at Black Hat conference
NEWSA Google researcher unveiled a number of vulnerabilities in the Sophos Antivirus software during a presentation at the Black Hat security conference.
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.
IT security workers oblivious to social networking risks
NEWSMost social network users are likely to accept a friend request from someone they don’t know, including many that work in the IT security sector, researchers have found.
Security software set for growth
NEWSThe global security software market is set for 11.3 per cent growth this year, reaching revenue of $16.5 billion, Gartner predicts.
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 ...
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.
Googling 'NHS' can infect your computer
NEWSThe internet is a useful tool for finding out how to keep healthy, but searching online for skincare products or a local hospital can be hazardous to your computer’s wellbeing, ...
'Hobbyist' malware writers decrease
NEWSMalware is now usually created by organised criminal gangs, rather than ‘hobbyist’ writers, a security software executive has said.
Windows 7 'vulnerable to 80 per cent of viruses'
NEWSWindows 7 is vulnerable to 80 per cent of viruses, a security software vendor has warned.
Nvidia embarks on GPU-based virus scans
NEWSNvidia is looking to transform the antivirus industry with the company announcing plans to power spyware scanning software with its next range of graphics cards.
AVG signs Maplin deal
NEWS AVG has signalled its intentions to step up its presence on the UK High Street, after signing a deal with Maplin that will see its software stocked in the electronics ...
Spammers make fake Obama and McCain death claims
NEWS A Canadian online pharmacy has unleashed torrents of spam email purporting to contain news that President elect Barack Obama and Republican senator John McCain are dead, using headlines such as ...
Trend Micro CEO says AV industry 'sucks'
NEWS The chief executive of Trend Micro has said that the anti-virus industry is 'failing' and accused her rivals of not making the changes that have to be made to prevent ...
Symantec highlights online dangers
NEWS Symantec has released a report detailing the current dangers cyber-criminals are posing and detailing how widespread the problem currently is.
