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1. Windows 7 upgrades crash and burn

   (Software/Software Features)

   Monday, 26 October 2009

   ... What antivirus software is running on the machine? Thieman also suggested that users with hung systems attempt to boot into Safe Mode with networking by: 1. Turn off your computer completely 2. Power ...

2. Microsoft finally gets anti-malware right

   (Software/Software Features)

   Wednesday, 30 September 2009

   Review: Farewell, old friend. After years of relying on the excellent AVG Free antivirus package, I’ve finally replaced it - with Microsoft’s new Security Essentials. Review: Farewell, old friend. After ...

3. Digital ants seek out security threats

   (Security/Security Features)

   Monday, 28 September 2009

   ...  As new variations are discovered and updates issued, security programs gobble more resources, antivirus scans take longer and machines run more slowly. Glenn Fink, a research scientist at Pacific Northwest ...

4. Microsoft sues over "malvertising"

   (Security/Security Features)

   Thursday, 17 September 2009

   ... York Times Web site this past weekend, popping up a window that showed a bogus virus scan, then prompted users to buy antivirus software  to fix a problem which did not exist. In that case the creator ...

5. Updated: Apple Snow Leopard screws OS X apps

   (Software/Software Features)

   Tuesday, 01 September 2009

   ... as PGP Full Disk Encryption, PGP Desktop, CheckPoint SecureClient, Norton Anti-Virus, Sophos Anti-Virus (4.9.19, version 7.0.5 functions) and Symantec AntiVirus. It should be noted that Club Cupertino ...

6. Symantec releases beta Norton new protection model

   (Software/Software Features)

   Thursday, 02 July 2009

     Symantec has released its public beta-test editions of Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010. Symantec has released its public beta-test editions of Norton Internet Security 2010 ...

7. Microsoft antivirus goes public next week

   (Software/Software Features)

   Friday, 19 June 2009

   ... market overall' because it will raise awareness that security products are necessary. "There's room for Microsoft to come in and protect the platform but there's a lot more to be done," said Smith. "Antivirus ...

8. Panda unveils cloud-based antivirus

   (Security/Security Features)

   Wednesday, 29 April 2009

   Panda Security has introduced a beta cloud-based antivirus. According to Panda, the free thin-client offers 50 percent "less impact on PC performance compared to the industry average." In addition, ...

9. UPDATED: Conficker.e surfaces and reveals purpose: Wants $49.95

   (Security/Security Features)

   Friday, 10 April 2009

   ... springs to life with fake or rogue antivirus messages warning of non-existent threats, along with annoying pop-ups until you agree to pay it $49.95. Conficker's authors finally unveil their true intent: ...

10. Conficker worm believed to have originated from China

    (Security/Security Features)

    Monday, 30 March 2009

    ... makes the BKAV antivirus software -- announced that they had uncovered clues which lead to the belief that the virus originated in China. Previously, it was believed that the origination of the virus was ...

11. Review: Safari 4 Beta - Not quite there yet

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 25 February 2009

    ... tandem with the Windows Attachment Monitor technology which prompts your antivirus software to scan download files. While the addition of malware/phishing protection and the privacy mode brings Safari ...

12. Georgetown bans use of Windows 7 Beta on school's computers

    (Security/Security Features)

    Monday, 02 February 2009

    ... potentially disable antivirus software and additionally cause video cards, printers, and other hardware components to function improperly. The warning highlights all the risks associated with the beta ...

13. No recession here: Amazon.com reports best Christmas season ever

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Friday, 26 December 2008

    ... Hz LCD HDTV, the Apple iPod touch 8 GB and the Acer Aspire One 8.9” netbook with a 160 GB hard drive. The best-selling software included Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007, Norton Antivirus 2009 and ...

14. Microsoft moves to take back the antivirus market

    (Software/Software Opinion)

    Wednesday, 19 November 2008

      Analyst Opinion - Microsoft just announced it will be discontinuing OneCare and roll out out a free antivirus product soon. I believe the company made a huge mistake by not owning all aspects ...

15. Flawed AVG update cripples Windows XP PCs

    (Security/Security Features)

    Wednesday, 12 November 2008

      Over the weekend, some Windows XP PCs were crippled when a flawed signature update to AVG Technologies’ antivirus software accidently deleted a critical system file, the company confirmed. Chicago ...

16. Google extends life of business email archive for up to 10 years

    (Security/Security Features)

    Thursday, 09 October 2008

    ... and comes with Postini security-features, antivirus and anti-spam filtering. Customers who choose the 10-year option will have to pay $45 per user account per year. That may sound pricey, especially ...

17. Week 1 Testdrive conclusion: Google Chrome needs work

    (Software/Software Features)

    Friday, 05 September 2008

    ... You can't remove canceled or partially downloaded files from your computer from within the interface. A serious flaw: The download manager doesn't send the file through your local antivirus program. How ...

18. Possibly your best defense against malware: A cloud service

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Wednesday, 06 August 2008

    ... Computer Science, believes that cloud computing could make antivirus software much more efficient than your average antivirus software subscription is today. Jahanian’s approach still uses conventional ...

19. Bill Gates Milestones: Part 2 (1980-1990)

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 25 June 2008

    ... Norton AntiVirus. Read tomorrow: 1990-2000  ...

20. BioHazard CEO: “Skulltrail is overkill for current games”

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Sunday, 04 May 2008

    ... of gaming, not on a gaming benchmark. In a real world scenario, while you are gaming you have antivirus running in the background, perhaps you are also downloading a torrent.  The benefit of quad-cores ...

21. Microsoft warns of critical Word bug

    (Security/Security Features)

    Monday, 24 March 2008

    ... confirmed the vulnerability that was reported earlier this month from Ismael Briones, a researcher at antivirus company Panda.  According to the reports, the vulnerability lies mainly within Microsoft's ...

22. Google: Anti-virus software needs to shape up

    (Security/Security Features)

    Tuesday, 19 February 2008

    ... that antivirus software may not be sophisticated enough to reliably protect users from web threats: Google found a 70% malware detection rate for the best anti-virus engine with the latest set of definitions.  ...

23. First security package for Google's Android announced

    (Software/Software Brief)

    Monday, 26 November 2007

    ... antivirus, anti-spam and firewall applications. SMobile plans on adapting the “remainder” of their applications to the Android platform “in the coming weeks and months”. Additionally, ...

24. Trend Micro has antivirus for Playstation 3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 08 November 2007

    Trend Micro's security software spans over a huge repertoire of operating systems and Internet browsers, and now it has become the first to bring similar Web safety tools to the PS3. Tokyo (Japan) ...

25. Microsoft fixes more Vista issues

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 04 October 2007

    ... life, wireless network stability, antivirus software, and Vista start-up/shut-down times. Additionally, Microsoft issued updates to Media Center to address cross-application compatibility concerns, and ...

26. D-Link DFL-CPG310 Review: Decent UTM, Funky VPN

    (Networking/Networking Features)

    Friday, 21 September 2007

    ... not imply few features. D-Link's DFL-CPG310 is an option-filled network control product providing Firewall functionality, Client and Site-to-Site VPN connectivity, Antivirus Protection, Intrusion Detection ...

27. Sony rootkit concerns resurface with USB drive

    (Security/Security Features)

    Monday, 27 August 2007

    ... computer and is invisible from certain antivirus scanners. It's a mirror case of Sony's huge debacle with Sony BMG Music CDs that prompted users to install malware when the CD was played back ...

28. Symantec puts out Norton AntiBot beta

    (Security/Security Features)

    Friday, 08 June 2007

    Symantec has released a free beta version of Norton AntiBot, a behavior-based malware protection software designed to work as a supplement to existing antivirus protection. Cupertino (CA) - Symantec has ...

29. Panda Antivirus 08 beta opens up for download

    (Security/Security Features)

    Thursday, 07 June 2007

    Increased phishing protection, new spyware roadblocks, and support for Windows Vista are part of the next generation Panda Antivirus software, which is available now as a free public beta download. Glendale ...

30. AMD’s Torrenza evolves into first real world applications

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Sunday, 29 April 2007

    ... include applications for Wall Street traders (from Activ Financial) or the XTX accelerator card from Tarari, which specifically offloads antivirus search and management from the processor. AMD representatives ...

31. AVG updates security suite for Vista compatibility

    (Security/Security Features)

    Tuesday, 17 April 2007

    ... company says version 7.5 will give Vista users a unified antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-spam defense.  The software will also have its own firewall.  AVG’s firewall will actually piggyback ...

32. Symantec announces Norton 360 suite

    (Security/Security Features)

    Monday, 26 February 2007

    Symantec is throwing almost every security tool it can find into its new Norton 360 suite which contains antivirus, antispyware and antiphishing tools. Cupertino (CA) - Symantec is throwing almost every ...

33. Valentine's Day emails hiding viruses and rootkits

    (Security/Security Features)

    Wednesday, 14 February 2007

    ... hackers have retooled the week-old Nurech.A virus into a tougher Nurech.B variant that installs a worm and then uses a root to hide its presence. Nurech.B also tries to disable antivirus and antispyware ...

34. Skype and Symantec partner up to offer online security

    (Security/Security Features)

    Wednesday, 07 February 2007

    Skype and Symantec have partnered up to offer Norton Internet Security and other security products. The products have been "Skype Certified" and will be available through Skype's website ...

35. Google's fourth quarter profit nearly triples

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 31 January 2007

    ... Nearly 44 percent of sales come from outside the United States which is up from 38 percent in 2005. Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Confidential Special Introductory Offer 40% off - Save $40 - Limited ...

36. Sex offenders must register online identities under new bill

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 31 January 2007

    ... Failure to do so could result in 10 years in prison. In addition, people who falsely represent their age with the intent to sexually abuse a child could get up to 20 years in prison. Norton Antivirus ...

37. Dell's CEO resigns, Michael Dell back in charge

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 31 January 2007

    ... Rollins, "has made significant contributions to our business over the past ten years. I wish him much success in the future." Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Confidential Special Introductory ...

38. Survey says Microsoft has the best corporate reputation

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 31 January 2007

    ... companies had the best reputation and what companies had the worst reputations. Factors like social responsibility, financial performance and emotional appeal were ranked. Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton ...

39. Teenager battles record companies over piracy suit

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 31 January 2007

    ... the United States." Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Confidential Special Introductory Offer 40% off - Save $40 - Limited Time Offer - Act Today Among his 32 defense claims, he says the record companies ...

40. Sonic for Wii gets moved up one week

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 30 January 2007

    ... while the player maneuvers him around and over obstacles by holding the Wii Remote like a steering wheel. Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Confidential Special Introductory Offer 40% off - Save $40 - ...

41. Sony and FTC settle over music CD "root-kits"

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Tuesday, 30 January 2007

    ... until June 31st, 2007. The same customers can apply for up to $150 in compensation for damages caused by the copy protection. Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Confidential Special Introductory Offer 40% ...

42. Virtual game rivalry turns into real death

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 30 January 2007

    ... Both apparently couldn't stand each other and had been arguing on Internet forums devoted to Lineage II. Norton Antivirus 2007 and Norton Confidential Special Introductory Offer 40% off - Save $40 ...

43. AMD CPU prices rebound after weeks of drops

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Saturday, 20 January 2007

    ... quantification of the processor's level of performance. We looked at the following benchmarks: AVG Antivirus for maintenance, Quake IV for gaming, Clone DVD for application performance, Lame MP3 for ...

44. Security software alone not enough to beat Internet threats, says CA

    (Security/Security Features)

    Friday, 19 January 2007

    ... can be won, we were told, but Internet users will have to learn websmarts and be cautious about a false sense of security that is created by antivirus software - and Windows Vista. Chicago (IL) - The growth ...

45. Kaspersky antivirus makes its way to Vista

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 28 December 2006

    In its first introduction to Microsoft's new operating system, Kaspersky Lab has announced support for Windows Vista in its Anti-Virus 6.0 and Internet Security 6.0 personal software products. Woburn ...

46. Price/Performance Analysis: AMD increases pressure on Intel

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Friday, 22 December 2006

    ... for each of our processors - AVG Antivirus, Quake IV, Clone DVD, Lame MP3, PCMark 2005 CPU, and Windows Media Encoder. We then translate the numbers from each test to a relative scale based on the data ...

47. Computer Associates announces malware protection suite for Windows Vista

    (Networking/Networking Features)

    Thursday, 30 November 2006

      Computer Associates (CA) has announced a new anti-malware suite for the Windows Vista operating system. The software protects against both spyware and virus attacks and has been in beta since June. ...

48. Bot spreads through antivirus, Windows flaws

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Brief)

    Tuesday, 28 November 2006

      University security experts warned administrators on Monday that a bot program has started to spread by exploiting five patched Microsoft vulnerabilities and a six-month-old flaw in Symantec's antivirus ...