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The truth about viruses
Once every couple months or so, I find myself explaining to someone that the flood of viruses everyone has come to expect is not an unavoidable side effect of an increasingly networked world. Usually this comes up in response to the all-too-common security through obscurity argument that Linux systems would...
Tags: Software, Vulnerability, Antivirus Software, Truth, Virus, Chad Perrin
Blog posts 2007-09-12
Which Antivirus software is the best?
I have been asking myself this question for a long time now. I have tried several antivirus software in my quest for the answer over the past two years and everytime I find Panda to be the best.Panda detects and destroys virus and other malware on computers that other Antivirus...
Tags: Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Tools & Techniques, kwesibanson@..., Panda, antivirus software, software
Discussion threads 2007-08-26
Web pages time-out AND/OR E-mails w/attachments wont send
Hi and thanks in advance to any help. =]I am experiencing an issue in a Domain environment that is starting to get to me, but I am ruling out everything I can right now. Basically when a user tries to send an e-mail in Outlook with an attachment,...
Tags: Groupware, Network technology, Dedlbug@..., e-mail, Microsoft Outlook, user try, Web
Discussion threads 2007-08-14
Security solutions often have secondary benefits
Like all security managers, I work to implement the right tools to defend against specific threats.  Sometimes, however, a tool implemented for one purpose might be valuable in other ways. About two years ago, we installed a web filtering application that blocks user access to selected web site categories.  The business...
Tags: Threats, Threat Modeling, Spyware, Risk Management, patching, Malware, IT Management, Intrusion Detection, Internet, HIPAA, Hacking, data theft, Cybercrime, Computer Crime, Antivirus
Blog posts 2007-06-03
10 things to look for in an antivirus application
This article is also available as a PDF download.Antivirus programs are no longer a best practice; they're arequirement. If a system has a power supply and runs Windows, it must have afirst-rate antivirus application current with the latest signatures. Don't makeit easier for attacker to compromise the systems you're supposed...
Tags: Antivirus software, Security applications/tools
Technical articles 2007-03-22
recommend some antivirus software?
I'm curious if you have any recommendations for an antivirus program for windows XP Pro. I am looking for something that's light on system resources, and if not free, then very cheap to install. I have about 20 computers to cover. Is it just wishful thinking that I might get...
Tags: free version, AVG, antivirus software, software, niall@..., antivirus, Anvira
Discussion threads 2007-03-05
Persistent zombie attacks target Symantec corporate software
Acknowledging persistent zombie attacksWorm attacks are hitting users of the company's corporate antivirus software, including older versions of Symantec Client Security and Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition. Unlike Symantec's consumer products, the corporate antivirus software doesn't include automatic product updates.What corporate antivirus software do you trust to protect your organization?eTrust Anti-Virus...
Tags: antivirus software, AV Product, Computer Associates International Inc., news, SAVCE Updates, security, software, Sonja Thompson, symantec, Symantec Corp., worms, zombies
Discussion threads 2007-01-17
Login Win XP Home Edition
Hi,I have a laptop which got a win xp home edition installed on it. After I installed "Vista AntiVirus software" I am unable to login. It boot until the login screen,when you click login nothing happen. Please assist.EmileI don't quite understand.Who makes the Antivirus software you are talking about? ...
Tags: emilea@..., software, antivirus software, Avast 4 Home Edition, windos xp home edition login problem, windows, Avast
Discussion threads 2006-12-19
Proof that Antivirus software makes your PC crawl
Oh what a joy.....I rebuilt my primary notebook this past summer and I was so sick and tired of the performance that I too left my anti-virus software off. (Since this computer is rarely connected to the internet.) It has been such a joy using it. I
Tags: A/V, antivirus software, AV Software, george ou, kthompson@..., off-topic, PC, software
Discussion threads 2006-09-25
Proof that Antivirus software makes your PC crawl
A few months ago I declared: "Its time to toss out your desktop antivirus software!" As far as I was concerned, running desktop antivirus software was a liability in and of itself because "Running antivirus on a personal computer is like having the bomb squad inspect a suspicious package...
Tags: antivirus, antivirus software, computer, desktop, PC, software
Blog posts 2006-09-25
It's time to toss out your antivirus software
from our own George Ou [ http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/Ou/?p=234 ]Well here we go again. Have-truths, and no solutions. I'm really going to have to both agree with you and disagree also. Yes, I do think that there could be a vulnerability in an Anti-Virus, or any program that is...
Tags: antivirus, virus, microsoft, security, anti virus, george ou, dawgit, antivirus software, software
Discussion threads 2006-05-26
It's time to toss out your antivirus software
It's time to toss out your antivirus softwarearticle rootWe're not running vista yetThe picture you paint is an attractive one but I have to ask - where's the catch?In a perfect worldYou would be right, However Life is not perfect and what may work for a home set up doesn't...
Tags: virus, george ou, RobRoyNJ, off-topic, antivirus software, e-mail, laptop computer, PC, software
Discussion threads 2006-05-26
Undetcted viruses
Why is it when ever I UN-install a antivirus software to INstall a different manufactures antivirus software, It will almost always detect viruses the previous did not detect regardless of how grand the Antivirus software is claimed too be.because...They missed some? Isn't that why you un-installed?Also becauseDifferent companies have...
Tags: antivirus software, virus, viruses detected after installing a different antivirus software, ordinaryspore@..., networking, software
Discussion threads 2006-04-08
Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy
Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracyarticle rootMoneyYou say: "The fact that laws exist against releasing malicious code doesn't stop the majority of virus and worm authors from writing them. And their incentive to write an exploit has much more to do with bravado and bragging rights than money."This...
Tags: antivirus software, computer, incompetence, Odd H. Sandvik, profit, security, software, virus, viruses, worms
Discussion threads 2005-11-14
Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy
Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory, but such theories are often more entertaining than accurate. Case in point: Many believe that there's an ongoing conspiracy between virus writers and antivirus software makers, but Jonathan Yarden says the theory has no basis. Find out why he says such a conspiracy just...
Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, PRODUCTIVITY, virus, vulnerability, worm, antivirus software, computer, software, antivirus, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Money
Technical articles 2005-11-10
Viruses that disable antivirus software
I just recently found an Trojan "con??>EJS hiden on my machine which diabled Norton live update and wasnt picked up on either bye Norton or MSN scans, how can I double check I have clear virus.Some viruses protect themselves by blocking security Web sites, antivirus programs, and other tools that...
Tags: antivirus, antivirus software, Enter, Microsoft Windows, raybonney1@..., Sgt Shultz, software, trojan horse, Type, virus, windows
Q&A 2005-10-04
Researcher heats up Black Hat conference with controversial Cisco presentation
While last month's Black Hat conference in Las Vegas focused on known vulnerabilities in antivirus software, the really hot news was the court battle spurred by Michael Lynn's presentation on Cisco IOS vulnerabilities. In this edition of the IT Locksmith, get John McCormick's take on the clash between Cisco and...
Tags: Black Hat, Cisco Systems Inc., John McCormick, Michael Lynn, vulnerability, security, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Software, Antivirus Software, Secunia
Technical articles 2005-08-01
Insecurity at Black Hat
Internet Security Systems ISS plans to outline vulnerabilities in antivirus products on stage at the Black Hat Briefings, an annual security conference in Las Vegas. Other topics on the conference agenda include the use of USB keys to get into Windows PCs, intrusions into Oracle products, and the security of...
Tags: Viruses and worms, Black, security
Discussion threads 2005-07-27
Why e-mail security means more than installing antivirus software
The recent resurgence of the Bagle worm—now new and improved with a multipart approach designed to disable antivirus updates—means that it's no longer enough to rely soley on antivirus software for all of your e-mail security concerns. Jonathan Yarden investigates this recent innovation from virus writers and offers his suggestions...
Tags: Bagle/Mitglieder, Cyberthreats, Jonathan Yarden, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, e-mail security, worm, e-mail, antivirus software, antivirus, software, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Virus, Online Communications
Technical articles 2005-07-08
Why e-mail security means more than installing antivirus software
Why e-mail security means more than installing antivirus softwarearticle rootPanda AntivirusWhere I work we use Panda Software's BusinessSecure Antivirus. Panda software have fairly recently introduced a technology they call 'TruPrevent' which looks for typical virus-like behaviour in executing programs. It basically detects and prevents infection from viruses before the release...
Tags: antivirus, antivirus software, Authentium, Command AV, e-mail, e-mail security, EdLockett, F-Prot, panda, Panda Software, prevent, security, software, virus
Discussion threads 2005-07-11


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