Monday, August 31, 2009

Skype Tapping Trojan Online - community blog from Cedric Pariente (Finextra)

The creator of Skype Trojan decided to publish the source code of his program that is able to intercept VOIP communications of Skype. He pretends that his first goal is to allow antivirus software companies to update signatures to be able to detect it more easily.(Click Here to Know More)

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Corporate News: Kaspersky Lab releases "Spam evolution: January - June 2009"

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, presents its report on the evolution of spam in the Russian segment of the Internet in the first half of 2009. The company’s analysts have identified the trends demonstrated by spam mailings in the face of the global...(Click Here to Know More)

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Snow Leopard for free? Most likely to get malware instead (Silicon.com)

People eager to get a copy of the latest version of the Mac operating system, Snow Leopard, should be wary of sites offering free copies because they are likely to get some nasty malware instead, according to antivirus company Trend Micro. Trend Micro said in a blog posting on Wednesday that it had discovered several fake Snow Leopard download sites that serve up a DNS (domain name system ...(Click Here to Know More)

Friday, August 28, 2009

Trend warns of malicious Snow Leopard download sites (vnunet.com)

Iain Thomson in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Friday 28 August 2009 at 03:52:00 New Apple OS targeted by malware distributors Trend Micro is warning that it has detected several sites purporting to offer free Snow Leopard upgrades that are in fact packed with Mac malware. The sites were discovered by Advanced Threat Researcher Feike Hacquebord, who said that, far from delivering an operating system ...(Click Here to Know More)

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Norton error message prompts Symantec to offer patch fix (Silicon.com)

Symantec is providing a fix for customers who got error messages after a patch deployment went awry for some Norton users, the company said on Tuesday. The problem started last Wednesday when Symantec deployed patches for Norton AntiVirus 2009, Norton Internet Security 2009, and Norton 360 v3 via LiveUpdate. Some customers received error messages saying there was a problem with the Symantec ...(Click Here to Know More)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Corporate News: Kaspersky Lab releases "Spam evolution: January – June 2009"

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, presents its report on the evolution of spam in the Russian segment of the Internet in the first half of 2009. The company’s analysts have identified the trends demonstrated by spam mailings in the face of the global...(Click Here to Know More)

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Trend Micro slims down anti-virus systems (vnunet.com)

Shaun Nichols in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Monday 24 August 2009 at 13:30:00 Company shrinks footprint for new security line Security vendor Trend Micro is looking to launch an anti-virus suite designed to keep computers running smoothly while still protecting them from malware. The company said that Internet Security 2010 will reduce the footprint of anti-virus software, allowing systems to run ...(Click Here to Know More)

Monday, August 24, 2009

Antivirus on Linux and Macs ~ ThermionicEmissions

Do you use an antivirus? Do you just like going naked? Do you just go right on in or do you prefer protection? Are you the type of operator who says DAMN THE TORPEDOES or are you amused by the Trojan Man commercials? ...(Click Here to Know More)

Sunday, August 23, 2009

personal antivirus

This 'personal antivirus' put itself on my computer and kept asking me to buy something. I have not.So result is it blocks many sites, eg Sudoku, claiming it is because the sites are infected. Also messages are appearing in my email ...(Click Here to Know More)

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Get Free AVG AntiVirus Small Business Edition | COMPUTELOGY - Tech ...

There are few high standard companies who offer free AntiVirus for home users but no one is offering any free AntiVirus solutions for small businesses. But now this is not the case. Grisoft has taken step and offering a free AVG ...(Click Here to Know More)

Friday, August 21, 2009

Cyber-attacks ‘aimed at Georgia blogger’ (Financial Times)

The cyber-attacks that felled the internet messaging service Twitter and blogging platform LiveJournal this week were apparently aimed at silencing a single person who had been posting comments critical of Russian activity in the country of Georgia, another victimised company and outside security experts said on Friday.(Click Here to Know More)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Developers: Are you spreading malware when you code? (Silicon.com)

Researchers said on Tuesday they are seeing something unusual in the malware world - a virus that targets a development environment. The virus, dubbed Win32.Induc, was written to infect applications built with Delphi, according to Nick Bilogorskiy, manager of antivirus researcher at SonicWall. Delphi is used to write Windows programs, including database applications.(Click Here to Know More)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Largest hack and ID theft in US: Three suspects charged (Silicon.com)

Two Russians and a Florida man were charged on Monday with hacking into Heartland Payment Systems, 7-Eleven, and the Hannaford Brothers supermarket chain, and stealing data related to more than 130 million credit and debit cards. The indictment names 28-year-old Albert Gonzalez of Miami, who already has been charged with stealing data related to 40 million credit cards from eight major ...(Click Here to Know More)

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Computer viruses slow African expansion (u.tv)

Alan Mercer was at his desk in the regional capacity building bureau in Assosa, western Ethiopia, when a man burst into his office, distraught. Right at the end of a four-year master's degree programme, he had lost the only copy of his thesis to a computer virus.(Click Here to Know More)

Monday, August 17, 2009

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-14 07:30 CORRECTED-Japan's Nikkei ekes out 10-month closing high (Interactive Investor)

(Corrects paragraph 3 to ... highest close since Oct. 3 ... not Oct. 5) TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average hit a 10-month closing high on Friday but pared earlier gains as falls in Chinese stock markets led nervous investors to lock in profits even as evidence grew of an improving global economy.(Click Here to Know More)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-14 03:23 Nikkei hits 10-mth high, European GDP data helps (Interactive Investor)

TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average hit its highest point in 10 months on Friday, with investor confidence further reinforced after Western Europe's two largest economies reported a surprising return to growth in the second quarter. In a light news week due to the summer holiday season in Tokyo, rating changes by brokerages dominated moves in the market.(Click Here to Know More)

Saturday, August 15, 2009

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-14 07:22 Japan's Nikkei ekes out 10-month closing high (Interactive Investor)

TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average hit a 10-month closing high on Friday but pared earlier gains as falls in Chinese stock markets led nervous investors to lock in profits even as evidence grew of an improving global economy. Trend Micro jumped after Nomura Securities hiked its rating on the maker of computer antivirus software to "buy" from "neutral", while Hitachi Construction ...(Click Here to Know More)

Friday, August 14, 2009

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-14 02:42 Nikkei hits 10-mth high, European GDP data helps (Interactive Investor)

TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average hit its highest point in 10 months on Friday, with investor confidence further reinforced after Western Europe's two largest economies reported a surprising return to growth in the second quarter. Germany and France ended their recessions in April-June, earlier than many policymakers and economists had expected, though U.S. data on retail sales ...(Click Here to Know More)

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Windows 7 XP Mode moves into Release Candidate (Silicon.com)

Microsoft has announced XP Mode, the Windows 7 add-on that will allow users with the proper hardware to run a virtual version of Windows XP within Windows 7, has entered Release Candidate status. There are several new features in XP Mode RC. XP Mode programs will now offer users a jumplist of most recently opened files with that program. This brings one of Windows 7's more useful productivity ...(Click Here to Know More)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

which is the best antivirus that i can install is the bitfender ...

Avast anti-virus is free, and one of the best. It has one of the highest detection rates for scanned files on the market. BitDefender costs money, so I will give it a hands down (although it is an extremely good product). ...(Click Here to Know More)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

LANDesk User Community: LANDesk Antivirus Tool and/or Content not ...

Issue: If the LANDesk Antivirus Tool or Content does not appear in the Management Suite Console, this typically is due to a licensing issue. Another symptom is that Antivirus Content downloads will run, but will appear to do nothing. ...(Click Here to Know More)

Monday, August 10, 2009

Anti-virus software - Virtual Dr Forums-Computer Tech Support

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had heard of an anti virus software called "anti-virus professional 2009" at www.anti-virus-professional.com someone asked me about it but I can't find anything on it. I told them not to install it without ...(Click Here to Know More)

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Latvian ISP cut off due to links to cybercrime (Macworld UK)

A Latvian ISP linked to online criminal activity has been cut off from the Internet, following complaints from Internet security researchers. Real Host, based in Riga, Latvia was thought to control command-and-control servers for infected botnet PCs, and had been linked to phishing sites, Web sites that launched attack code at visitors and were also home to malicious "rogue" antivirus products, ...(Click Here to Know More)

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Security: Why Adobe could be the new Microsoft (Silicon.com)

If you're a criminal and you want to break into a network, a common attack method is to exploit a hole in software that exists on most computers, has its fair share of holes, and isn't automatically updated. In 2002, that would have been Windows. Today, it's likely to be Adobe Reader or Flash Player, whose share of vulnerabilities and exploits are on the rise while Microsoft's is falling.(Click Here to Know More)

Friday, August 7, 2009

Windows 7 'XP Mode' available for download (PC Advisor)

Microsoft calls tool the 'last mile' of compatibility Microsoft has released the final beta of Windows 7 XP Mode, adding new USB and drive sharing support options along with a user tutorial for the operating system add-on aimed at the small and midsize business market. Microsoft said the so-called 'release candidate' is available for download and is compatible with the RC and RTM versions of ...(Click Here to Know More)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Windows 7's XP Mode: It's almost ready (Silicon.com)

Microsoft has announced XP Mode, the Windows 7 add-on that will allow users with the proper hardware to run a virtual version of Windows XP within Windows 7, has entered Release Candidate status. There are several new features in XP Mode RC. XP Mode programs will now offer users a jumplist of most recently opened files with that program. This brings one of Windows 7's more useful productivity ...(Click Here to Know More)

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Smartphone anti-virus software - Hack a Day

It's a free mobile anti-virus that works on most smartphones and PDAs with more clients in the works. It also provides easy backup and recovery options, as well as the ability to wipe the phone if it's lost. The phone makers really need ...(Click Here to Know More)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

PC Tools AntiVirus 6 Free Edition Direct Download Link » My ...

PC Tools AntiVirus 6 Free Edition is a popular and well-know anti virus protection tool for the Microsoft Windows platform. PC Tools Anti-Virus 6 Free Edition comes with easy to use interface and offers comprehensive protection to ...(Click Here to Know More)

Monday, August 3, 2009

antivirus system pro

so i got this virus, the antivirussystem pro bullbleep that is so very frustrating.......i followed the instuctions on this site, i downloaded malware bytes anti maleware, from the link i got from here....it seems to work but before the ...(Click Here to Know More)

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Get 1 year free lisence of Norman Antivirus & Antispyware

Norman Antivirus & Antispyware is yet another well known Antivirus program and no 1 anti-virus in Norway. However, it also well known on Europe, UK and US market. Best known for it's build in parental control system.(Click Here to Know More)

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Corporate News: New versions of Kaspersky Lab’s personal products attain OESIS OK certification

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the successful OESIS OK certification of the new versions of its personal products. Certification in OPSWAT’s OESIS OK system attests to a product’s seamless interoperability with software solutions from...(Click Here to Know More)