Don't Try To Outthink Follow-Through Day Nov 7, 2009
With a bit less than an hour left in Wednesday s session, antivirus software maker and IBD 100 component McAfee Inc (MFE) was keeping bulls in the stock, immune to the affects of profit-taking apparent in much of the broader market. Technically, with shares up 3% to 40. (Investors Business Daily)
CoreTrace raises $1.5M from investors Nov 5, 2009
CoreTrace, which launched in the Philadelphia area in 2000, develops antivirus software for governmental agencies and businesses. In 2007, it closed on an $8. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
* Windows 7s hidden gems Nov 5, 2009
com/Security_Essentials/) is a must-have for Windows 7 users who are tired of handing over hard-earned cash for subscriptions to commercial antivirus and anti-spyware packages. Security Essentials is the successor to Microsofts first foray into the antivirus world, the now-discontinued OneCare product ... Plus, with the backing of the Microsoft Malware Protection Centre (MMPC), Microsoft appears to be engaging full-throttle in the competitive antivirus software arena. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
New worm poses DoS attack threat Nov 5, 2009
Craig Schmugar, a virus research engineer at security company McAfee's Antivirus Emergency Response Team, said the worm's spread already appeared to be ebbing by midday ... "That's why you still need good antivirus protection on the desktop.". (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Hooks Hijacked? New Research Shows How To Block Stealthy Malware Attacks Nov 4, 2009
"By taking control of these hooks, the rootkit can intercept and manipulate the computer system's data at will," Jiang says, "essentially letting the user see only what it wants the user to see." As a result, the rootkit can make itself invisible to the computer user and any antivirus software ... 7, 2008) Antivirus software on your personal computer could become a thing of the past thanks to a new "cloud computing" approach to malicious software. (Science Daily)
Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM Nov 4, 2009
Since the program isn't a virus, antivirus software doesn't issue an alert when it's installed. Microsoft Windows does pop up a dialog box, asking whether the user really wants to install the program. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Microsoft reports scareware decline, praise from hackers Nov 4, 2009
The software giant says it is seeing decreases in , those obnoxious online promotions that try to frighten you into paying for worthless antivirus protection, along with a decline in those that actually download viral coding that allows the bad guys to take full control of your PC.. During the first six months of 2009, Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool cleansed scareware infections from 13. (USA Today -- Tech)
Halloween brings out the online nasties Nov 2, 2009
The firm found that, in the second half of last year, seven of the top 25 malicious software families exorcised from Windows computers were scareware titles such as Antivirus2008, XPAntivirus, SpywareSecure, and Winfixer ... Any news event will be exploited as bait for rogue antivirus hijacks ... Clicking random news links may well drop you onto a fake antivirus scare page. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Government spending on cybersecurity to grow Nov 2, 2009
That's a lot of antivirus software. IT security spending forecast2009 - $7. (FCW.com)
'Scareware' attacks are rising Nov 2, 2009
The supposed antivirus software actually installed even more viruses and malware onto the computer -- and the user's credit card number was now in the hands of hackers ... Install updates to your operating system, purchase antivirus software from a name you trust and keep that software up to date ... To do this, hold down ctrl, alt, and delete at the same time, open your task manager, find the browser in the list of running programs and click "end task." Finally, run an antivirus scan with... (The Augusta Chronicle)
10/26: Packed.Generic.261 Aims at Encrypted Files Nov 1, 2009
261 is a heuristic detection for files that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal them from antivirus software. More information can be found at Symantec page. (eSecurityPlanet)
Sandboxie: Blocking Web-Based Malware From Your PC Oct 31, 2009
And, up to date antivirus software only provides limited protection. The bottom line: just viewing a web page can infect a Windows computer. (eSecurityPlanet)
Breach prevention: How to keep track of data and applications Oct 30, 2009
The malware was able to avoid detection by different antivirus programs. It's thought that the malicious code captured card data when it was momentarily unencrypted during the transaction authorization process. (Search Security, MA)
Scammers Target Facebook Accounts Oct 29, 2009
He said to protect themselves, users should install a firewall and antivirus software on their systems. He also said to monitor the people who use the computer and to secure a wireless network if the computer has one. (7 KETV Omaha)
Digital ants take on computer worms Oct 29, 2009
The new antivirus software could provide better protection while freeing up valuable hardware. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
10/28: Trojan.Bredolab!gen3 Aims at Encrypted Files Oct 29, 2009
Bredolab family that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal themselves from antivirus software. More information can be found at Symantec page. (eSecurityPlanet)
Scareware launched from tech blog Oct 28, 2009
Page last updated at 15:27 GMT, Tuesday, 27 October 2009. 40 million people have fallen victim to scareware in last year. (BBC News -- Technology)
Windows and Online Banking: A Dangerous Mix Oct 27, 2009
Antivirus and Anti-spyware Software ... In one case that Krebs wrote about, the malware that drained the bank account first infected the computer a year earlier, despite antivirus software. (eSecurityPlanet)
Trend Micro CEO: Hackers Hitting AV Infrastructure Oct 27, 2009
A few clicks later, the victim is paying out US$40 for some bogus software, called rogue antivirus. Rogue AV scams have become a big problem in recent months, but according to Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen, it's part of a more sinister, strategic attack on the antivirus industry in general ... In response, Trend was one of the first companies to push reputation-based technology into its antivirus products, developing its Smart Protection Network to identify and block not just viruses themselves, but... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
McAfee Launches Mac Endpoint Protection Oct 24, 2009
In response to the growing number of malware attacks on Macs, McAfee this week released Endpoint Protection for Mac, a single integrated management platform that includes antivirus and antispyware protection as well as a system firewall ... "The demand for Macintosh in the enterprise is steadily growing, yet organizations are either not using any security technology for these endpoints, or they are using a standalone, non-manageable antivirus protection solution,"said Peter Lincoln, IT director... (eSecurityPlanet)
Phishers Dangle Some Brand-New Bait Oct 24, 2009
The advertisement displayed a popup window informing readers that their computer might be infected with a virus; only by purchasing a new antivirus product could they be sure of having a clean system. The in a : "Some readers have seen a pop-up box warning them about a virus and directing them to a site that claims to offer antivirus software....If you see such a warning, we suggest that you not click on it. Instead, quit and restart your Web browser." Phishers and scammers use this and other... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft: An Upbeat Launch for Windows 7 Oct 23, 2009
If a PC maker found that a particular antivirus program slowed down the boot time by a few seconds, engineers could work on the problem. "They've been very, very true to their word on development milestones, and delivered really solid code," says Dell's Gruzen. (BusinessWeek)
Experts See Forecast Worsen for Cybercrime Oct 23, 2009
Late last month, the company released its free Security Essentials antivirus software and so far it has been downloaded 3. 5 million times, said Amy Barzdukas, Microsoft's general manager for Internet Explorer and Consumer Security, who also spoke at RSA.. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Fake 'Security' Software on Many PCs Oct 22, 2009
Symantec found 250 varieties of scam security software with legitimate sounding names like Antivirus 2010 and SpywareGuard 2008, and about 43 million attempted downloads in one year but did not know how many of the attempted downloads succeeded, said Weafer. "In terms of the number of people who potentially have this in their machines, it's tens of millions," Weafer said. (Datamation)
Escaping Vista Oct 22, 2009
I quickly installed the antivirus software and iTunes. Had it not been for the 62% hitch, and the snail's speed of the upgrade process itself, it would have been a nearly painless transition. (BBC News -- Technology)
Fake security software seen widespread Oct 20, 2009
Symantec said it found 250 varieties of scam security software bearing safe-sounding names including Antivirus 2010 and SpywareGuard 2008. It said it found about 43 million attempted downloads in one year but did not know how many succeeded. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Antivirus showdown Oct 20, 2009
Antivirus bake-off - Kaspersky Internet Security (1) - Small Business ... Installation was simple once I had removed my existing antivirus software. (CNN -- Money)
Inside a Scareware Scam Oct 20, 2009
Contained with this same warning is a come-on offering the right antivirus software to fix the problem ... Kollberg and other McAfee researchers last year embarked on their own little investigation, culling the Internet for publicly available data on Innovative Marketing Inc., one of two notorious scareware purveyors by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly tricking consumers into purchasing and installing scareware sold under names such as "WinAntivirus," "DriveCleaner" and "XP Antivirus."... (eSecurityPlanet)
Rogue security software becomes a big business -- and a bigger problem Oct 20, 2009
You think youve purchased an antivirus solution when in fact its not doing anything for you ... According to Symantec, it is a misleading application (also known as scareware) that pretends to be legitimate security software, such as an antivirus scanner or registry cleaner, but which actually provides the user with little or no protection whatsoever and, in some cases, can actually facilitate the installation of malicious code that it purports to protect against ... Symantec advises... (FCW.com)
US shuts down 'scareware' sellers Oct 19, 2009
The fake security products the firms were peddling were: WinFixer, WinAntivirus, DriveCleaner, ErrorSafe, and XP Antivirus. A US District court granted an injunction which stops Innovative Marketing and ByteHosting Internet Services from continuing to advertise their products, and from making false claims about their efficacy. (BBC News -- Technology)
Microsoft's Free AV Got 1.5 Million Downloads in First Week Oct 18, 2009
5 million downloads of its free antivirus software in the week after it shipped. The company's Security Essentials software is a basic antivirus program designed to appeal to Windows users who don't want to shell out the US$40 to $50 per year that most AV vendors charge ... Antivirus vendors have predictably downplayed the effect of Microsoft's free AV efforts, but the product has received generally favorable reviews as a lightweight but generally effective security product. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Techman: It's time to consider Windows 7 Oct 18, 2009
Also, Windows has just brought out a new free antivirus program called Security Essentials, which you can get at. It is getting good reviews, and with Windows' free spyware program, Windows Defender, and the built-in Windows fire wall, you should be pretty buttoned up. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Rogue Demands A Ransom Oct 17, 2009
Rogue antivirus pushers have made by tricking people into paying for worthless software, but the ever-greedy scammers have added a new evil trick ... Attempts to open anything will instead pop-up a message claiming that the file is infected, and that you should "activate your antivirus software." Paying $79 ... 95 for a serial number and "activating" the program allows you to use your PC once more, according to a post from antivirus maker , but doesn't get rid of the scamming software. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hacked Facebook Apps Lead to Fake Antivirus Software Oct 17, 2009
Unfortunately, some of them are fake antivirus programs ... If it finds one -- a process that happens nearly instantly -- it then downloads a fake antivirus program called Antivirus Pro 2010 ... Bogus antivirus programs have been around for a long time, but they've become an increasing nuisance this year as those who create them seemed to have stepped up their game. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft Security Holes Hit Record High Oct 15, 2009
Security researchers at McAfee Inc., which makes antivirus software, noted that many of the holes addressed Tuesday are dangerous because they expose regular PC users to harmful programming code when they visit rigged Web sites or play media files that have been tampered with ... It seems to me that Microsoft would take extra care to make sure their antivirus software would detect and remove viruses claiming to be Microsoft updates ... Most hardware will work with it and you will never need an... (CBS News)
Microsoft patches 34 security holes, many critical Oct 15, 2009
Security researchers at McAfee Inc., which makes antivirus software, noted that many of the holes addressed Tuesday are dangerous because they expose regular PC users to harmful programming code when they visit rigged Web sites or play media files that have been tampered with. Consumers can get the updates by turning on the "Automatic Updates" feature in Windows or by visiting. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Cyber Criminals Find New Ways to Attack Oct 14, 2009
In many cases, the rogue software is disguised as antivirus software and tricks people into downloading it by telling them they have viruses on their computers, he said. Web users should only download cybersecurity software from a trusted source, he said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Online scam artists get more sophisticated Oct 11, 2009
For years, scammers have used ploys like fake bank notices reporting alleged unauthorized credit card use and false antivirus software that actually installs malicious content on your computer. But the tactics have evolved. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Survey: Parents say online safety is top concern, but not taking action Oct 10, 2009
For example, antivirus suites such as help parents monitor access to inappropriate Web pages, but parents still need to be aware of - and involved with - their children's online activity. Correll offers some sensible advice for parents seeking to pair security measures with practical parenting. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
e-Greetings! You've got a virus Oct 10, 2009
"Once I had received a very attractive looking greeting from an unknown mail ID, but as soon as I opened it, I realised that my system had been infected. I had a low-end antivirus software installed and I lost all my data, which included some precious and memorable photographs with my family and friends," he says. Smart Living. (India Times)
Web More Risky Than Ever Oct 10, 2009
Malware, phishing sites and phony antivirus software programs are not only proliferating at a record pace but becoming more sophisticated each day -- to the point that going online is now more risky than ever before. That's according to the latest data security report released this week by the (APWG). (eSecurityPlanet)
Aligning network security with business priorities Oct 9, 2009
Installation of antivirus management software that will reduce the amount of time the security staff spends managing its antimalware systems ... On the other hand, the security team spends about 10 hours per week managing antivirus software, and the new package will reduce this to 5 hours per week ... If you consider the security benefits of both projects to be equal, the firewall project should be implemented first and the antivirus management project should come later. (Search Security, MA)
The State of Open Source Storage Oct 9, 2009
These units support both file and block data protocols, , replication, mirroring, snapshots, antivirus and analytics. An adds Linux to the mix too. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
10/6: Backdoor.Tidserv!gen Targets Encrypted Files Oct 8, 2009
gen is a heuristic detection for files that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal themselves from antivirus software. Files detected as Backdoor. (eSecurityPlanet)
UTS provides security tips throughout awareness month Oct 7, 2009
South said everyone should have antivirus software that is up to date and running properly. It is available free of charge on VIP. Anti-spyware software is also important. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Protect Yourself Against Banking Cr... Oct 6, 2009
Antivirus Software Isn't Enough. According to , the majority of PCs infected with the Zeus trojan are running up-to-date antivirus software ... So if antivirus software and two-factor authentication are not enough to ensure safe on-line transactions, what is. (Suite101.com)
Corporations rethinking IT's role in cutting corporate costs, boosting productivity Oct 6, 2009
" Enterprise resource planning (ERP), an application streamlines the flow of information through a company, jumped to third place among technical priorities, up from fourteenth in 2008. This is because ERP reduces costs by automating more processes, Luftman stated. Cost cutting is also the drive behind the fourth technical priority, internal and customer portals. These Web-like interfaces reduce manual labor by making it easier for business partners to interact with a company without human... (EurekAlert!)
New Highs, Lows Merely Reflect Market Oct 6, 2009
With a bit less than an hour left in Wednesday s session, antivirus software maker and IBD 100 component McAfee Inc (MFE) was keeping bulls in the stock, immune to the affects of profit-taking apparent in much of the broader market. Technically, with shares up 3% to 40. (Investors Business Daily)
Cybersecurity starts at home and in the office Oct 5, 2009
Much of the younger generation has grown up online and are more likely to know about secure passwords, antivirus software and dangerous spam e-mails that look to steal identities, bank accounts and government secrets ... using antivirus software, spam filters, parental controls and firewalls. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Push marketing to grow sales Oct 3, 2009
Companies use hard drive imaging programs like Symantec Ghost or Altiris to make images of their Windows operating platform complete with antivirus software and security protocols so if a machine breaks down they have a backup. Until UIU was created, businesses could not deploy the same image to computers with different hardware or manufacturers. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Integral Energy virus outbreak threatens grid Oct 2, 2009
"This might indicate the antivirus software was not updated in a timely matter on some machines or that the Symantec product was not able to detect it due to the obfuscation techniques used by the malware," Gatford said. The Symantec website also said that the virus installs a back door, enabling hackers to issue commands to the infected machines via an internet relay chat (IRC) channel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Microsoft’s free antivirus program changes game Oct 1, 2009
Microsoft s free antivirus program changes game - The Boston Globe ... Microsoft s free antivirus program changes game ... You paid for your antivirus software. (Boston Globe)
New worm poses DoS attack threat Oct 1, 2009
Craig Schmugar, a virus research engineer at security company McAfee's Antivirus Emergency Response Team, said the worm's spread already appeared to be ebbing by midday ... "That's why you still need good antivirus protection on the desktop.". (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM Oct 1, 2009
Since the program isn't a virus, antivirus software doesn't issue an alert when it's installed. Microsoft Windows does pop up a dialog box, asking whether the user really wants to install the program. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
New Banking Trojan Steals Data - and Money Oct 1, 2009
People should keep their antivirus, operating system, browser and other software up to date to protect against this type of attack, he said. Updated 5:30 a.m. PDT to specify that the Trojan targets Firefox, Internet Explorer 6, IE7, IE8, and Opera, that is different from previous Trojans, and that it affects Windows only. (CBS News)
Microsoft Security Essentials Available for Download Sep 30, 2009
After introducing its antivirus software to 75,000 beta testers in June as Microsoft Security Essentials Beta, Microsoft has made its Security Essentials antivirus software available as a free download ... It's unclear if Security Essentials will be tied into Windows 7 as its default antivirus software or continue as a stand-alone download. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software Sep 30, 2009
Microsoft Security Essentials, as the free antivirus software is called, has been available in a beta test version since June ... Microsoft has said it isn't out to steal business from companies like McAfee Inc. and Symantec Corp., which make popular antivirus programs with more features ... Microsoft says it hopes the free program will appeal to people who don't already run antivirus software. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Wrestling with computers: Secure your business computers Sep 30, 2009
Many of the new antivirus software suites come with firewalls ... The next line of defense is to install antivirus and antispyware software and update the protection on a regular basis. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Geeks earn $4600 a day selling penis pills online Sep 30, 2009
A previous investigation by a US security researcher into fake anti-virus software found cyber criminals were selling copies of Antivirus XP 2008 and 2009 to naive internet users for $US49. 95 a copy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Microsoft's free antivirus is here! Sep 30, 2009
Microsoft's free antivirus is here- Software & Services-News-Indiatimes - Infotech ... Microsoft's free antivirus is here29 Sep, 2009, 1708 hrs IST,AP ... Microsoft Security Essentials, as the free antivirus software is called, has been available in a beta test version since June. (India Times, India)
9/28: Packed.Generic.254 Conceal From Antivirus Software Sep 30, 2009
254 Conceal From Antivirus Software - www ... 254 Conceal From Antivirus Software ... 254 is a heuristic detection for files that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal them from antivirus software. (eSecurityPlanet)
Microsoft releases free anti-virus software Sep 30, 2009
A spokesman for Symantec, maker of Norton AntiVirus and other security software, said, "While we applaud any vendor that heightens consumer awareness of the need for computer security, its clear that the threat landscape has moved on from the product Microsoft is launching. "Microsoft Security Essentials is a stripped-down version of their old (Windows Live) OneCare product which was poorly rated by industry experts and users alike. From a security perspective, this Microsoft tool offers... (MSNBC -- Crime)
Ants Vs. Worms: New Computer Security Mimics Nature Sep 30, 2009
As new variations are discovered and updates issued, security programs gobble more resources, antivirus scans take longer and machines run slower a familiar problem for most computer users. Glenn Fink, a research scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Wash. (Science Daily)
Russian Cybergangs Make the Web a Dangerous Place Sep 30, 2009
Russian cybergangs have established a robust system for promoting Web sites that sell fake antivirus software, pharmaceuticals and counterfeit luxury products, according to a new report from security vendor Sophos ... The malware can tamper with a computer's DNS (Domain Name Server) settings in order to direct the user to a fake Google search engine site, which meshes real search results with ones that lead to, for example, a site selling fake antivirus software ... Inevitably, the codec is a... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Microsoft's free antivirus offer Sep 30, 2009
Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software. Article:Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software:/n/a/2009/09/28/financial/f170518D18 ... DTL Article:Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software:/n/a/2009/09/28/financial/f170518D18. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
