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Network Spyware, Virus Protection
Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me with this question. I was wondering what is the best Network Protection suite for you and the reason why it is. What I am looking for is something that can be distributed to end user computers from the main...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, E-mail servers, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Jeroden, spyware, virus, network, virus protection
Discussion threads 2007-11-14
Kaspersky Anti-Virus: The Right Tool for the Job?
By: Anthony SullivanYou know the feeling. You're sitting there minding your own business, going about your computing day when... BAM! You're computer goes wonky and you know something isn't right. Maybe it reboots, maybe you start getting errors, or maybe files just start to disappear. One thing's for sure: you've...
Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, tool, job, Kaspersky, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, antivirus, virus protection, snippet, peek, virus, computer, software
Image galleries 2007-06-29
Standalone Virus Protection on SBS2003
Hi all, I got a call today from a local sme who has just purchased 5 Norton Internet Security licenses, for their 4 PC's and their SBS2003 server. The problem is NIS doesn't support sbs2003 server. So I'm looking for a good av package for the small business server. Now...
Tags: anti-virus, dhony41, security, server, virus, virus protection, windows
Discussion threads 2007-01-19
Virus protection company wide
I've been asked by upper management why we need virus protection for all the PC's in our company. They feel if we protect our mission critical systems then the IT team should be able to clean up any infections on the individual systems without worrying about taking us off line......
Tags: trevor.stuart@..., security, virus, virus protection
Discussion threads 2006-12-19
SolutionBase: Setting up simple, affordable virus protection with AVG Anti-Virus Professional 7.5
Viruses are an increasing threat. To combat them, you're not limited to antivirus solutions from companies like Symantec and McAfee. Here's how you can get inexpensive but effective virus protection by using AVG Anti-Virus Professional.This article is also available as a TechRepublic download.Viruses have long been the bane of systems...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, installation routine, virus protection, AVG, virus, AVG Anti-Virus, antivirus, Grisoft
Technical articles 2006-11-13
Why can't I FTP?
I have WinXP Pro at home on a Dell 8400, with 512 MB RAM. I used to be able to access FTP sites, but not anymore. I'm using IE6, but I've tried Firefox also. When I try to access an FTP site, my browser just hangs. I...
Tags: FTP
Q&A 2006-08-09
Verifying virus protection in VPN
Does anyone know of any application or script available to verify a computer connecting to a VPN has a virus program running? and/or can scan any potential issues before connecting to the VPN?I am running ISA2000.NOIt's one of the major Security Issues that I face with any network. We only...
Tags: AV Product, virus, VPN, wtdrisco@..., networking, virus protection
Discussion threads 2006-03-25
Edit boot stanzas in GRUB
Linux singleA particularly useful application of this which has got me out of trouble a couple of times is to edit the line which starts with 'kernel and to append the word ' single' to the end. i.e. kernel /vmlinuz ro root=/dev/hdc5 vga=788 noapic acpi=ht singleThis gets you into single...
Tags: hard drive, hkphooey, linux, MBR, virus, virus protection
Discussion threads 2005-03-05
Unexpected upload activities
My computer (Win XP Pro SP2)is connected to the Internet thru the Home Lan by a Linksys router and a ADSL modem EthernetThere is Zone Alarm Pro version 5.1.033.000 firewall installed on my computer, The Linksys router has its own firewall, and the ADSL modem too.Virus protection is provided by...
Tags: firewall, nhiep_nguyen@..., security
Discussion threads 2004-10-25
Decision Support: A virus-protection chart
With the sheer number and sophistication of contemporary network threats out there, securing the enterprise is an enormous and ongoing task. Your success as an IT Manager depends largely on your ability to plan, deploy, and maintain practical yet airtight security measures for the systems and networks you administer and...
Tags: Becky Roberts, decision support, virus protection
Technical articles 2004-01-13
The firewall in a multilayer security approach
While firewalls can secure Internet access, protect mission-critical information, and leverage the Internet to connect a global enterprise, they’re just the starting point for building a security fortress. Some organizations may believe they’re secure with current firewalls in place, but it won’t be long before they realize they need more...
Tags: firewall, misconception, Mitch Bryant, security, virus protection
Technical articles 2003-02-14
What virus protection do you use?
Here are the results from our Polling Place Quick Poll about the virus protection your organization uses. A combination of client-side and server-side protection won the day by a landslide.
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Elisabeth Nelson, virus protection, virus
Technical articles 2001-10-02
How do you like your virus protection: Client-side or server-side?
Are you a fan of server-side virus software, or do you prefer client-side protection? In this week's Member Debate, we want to know which one of these anti-virus apps you think is best and why. Join the debate now!Ever since I joined TechRepublic, I have worked off the same desktop...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Ed Engelking II A+, virus protection, virus, virus software
Technical articles 2001-01-19
Lock IT Down: Use top-notch antivirus resources
The benefits of top-notch antivirus software are exploredVirus protection is no longer a secondhand issue. Many administrators learned this in 1999 with the onslaught of macro viruses attacking via e-mail, and those who didn’t probably learned their lesson last month when ILOVEYOU hit.Of course, with commonplace desktop-level Internet access, your...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, NETWORKING, E-mail, virus protection, Blane Warrene, Symantec Corp., virus, F-Secure Corp., antivirus, network, Sophos Sweep
Technical articles 2000-06-06
Virus Protection
John Day led a heated discussion about protecting your network from viruses—especially in light of the ILoveYou virus that recently went around the world.On May 9th John Day led a heated discussion about protecting your network from viruses—especially in light of the IloveYou virus that recently went around the world.If...
Tags: E-mail clients, E-mail servers, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Groupware, SECURITY, John C. Day, virus protection, John Day, ILOVEYOU, Novell GroupWise, ILOVEYOU virus, Guild Meeting, Guild, virus
Technical articles 2000-05-09
Download our virus protection checklist
More than 45,000 viruses exist. And every month, a major new virus rears its ugly head. So how do you forestall the inevitable attacks? We asked TechRepublic readers to share their security strategies, then built a checklist of protection options.A recent FBI report found that 70 percent of all companies...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Lisa Kiava, virus protection, virus
Technical articles 2000-03-31
Lock IT Down: Use this virus protection guide to defend against viruses
Find out how to build a defense against viruses.In the past, we could take some comfort in knowing that we had some inherent protection against viruses. Writing virus code required a certain level of programming expertise, as well as some understanding of such things as low-level DOS calls and memory...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Bruce Maples, virus protection, virus
Technical articles 2000-01-24
Lock IT Down: McAfee Clinic takes virus protection online
Use this virus protection tool without having software loadedVirus protection software is almost as old as the PC itself—and it has seen almost as many changes. As the Internet has grown, virus protection programs have become much more proactive, scanning files as they reach the PC and updating themselves from...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Tools & Techniques, Viruses and worms, Desktops, software client, Virus Protection Software, Bill Barish, virus, PC, virus protection, software, McAfee Clinic, McAfee Inc.
Technical articles 2000-01-18
AVX Antivirus for ICQ 4.0 (Windows)
AVX for ICQ is a FREE utility which uses new technology to intercept; filter, and virus scan all files sent during an ICQ chat session. The new proprietary technology incorporates features found on enterprise-class corporate firewalls. AVX for ICQ uses the same powerful virus protection scan engine incorporated into the...
Tags: Virus Protection, ICQ, Microsoft Windows, Virus, Central Command, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
Software downloads 2000-11-14
Which spyware removal tool do you use? Take the poll.
Virus protection and a good spyware removal product are both vital tools for user support professionals. But which one to use? Take the poll and participate in the discussion. by Joe Rosberg
Tags: Spyware Removal, Virus Protection, Tool, AVG, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Joe Rosberg
Blog posts 2008-12-10


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