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Third of anti-virus vendors fail to protect Vista

Third of anti-virus vendors fail to protect Vista

Security vendors fail customers.
Phil Muncaster Aug 5 2009, 2:47PM Security
Third of anti-virus vendors fail to protect Vista

Third of anti-virus vendors fail to protect Vista

New Virus Bulletin stats show some security vendors failing customers.
Phil Muncaster Aug 5 2009, 9:18AM Software
Opinion: Conficker - forgotten but not gone

Opinion: Conficker - forgotten but not gone

Craig Scroggie, vice president and managing director, Symantec, A/NZ tells CRN why organisations are still at risk from the growing Conficker threat.
Staff Writers Jun 9 2009, 1:17PM Security
Conficker worm: Preparation tips for a possible attack

Conficker worm: Preparation tips for a possible attack

As the date of the alleged Conficker worm attack draws near, anti-virus vendors have some advice on how to ensure end-users are protected.
Lilia Guan Mar 26 2009, 1:07PM Security
AFL's Demons recruit Kaspersky

AFL's Demons recruit Kaspersky

Russian anti-virus vendor Kaspersky Lab has inked a three-year sponsorship deal with the Melbourne AFL team, the Demons.
Staff Writers Mar 20 2009, 2:10PM Security
Mobile phones facing same threats as PCs

Mobile phones facing same threats as PCs

Around 500 viruses and malware that target mobile phones have been identified.
SC Australia Staff Sep 30 2008, 3:38PM Security
Warning over Olympics Storm virus

Warning over Olympics Storm virus

Security organisations are warning of a new virus attack that uses the upcoming Chinese Olympics to spread a new variant of the Storm malware.
Iain Thomson Jun 20 2008, 7:22AM Security
Kaspersky pinpoints workaround for ransomware virus

Kaspersky pinpoints workaround for ransomware virus

While Kaspersky Lab is yet to crack the 1024-bit encryption key used to blackmail unwitting victims of the Gpcode virus, the security research firm has created a free utility to restore files that may have been deleted by the ransomware variant.
Mitchell Bingemann Jun 17 2008, 3:13PM Security
BitDefender targets lucrative SMB market

BitDefender targets lucrative SMB market

Security vendor BitDefender has launched a new SMB version of its software as the firm seeks to expand its share of the crowded security market.
Mitchell Smith Apr 23 2008, 10:26AM Software
Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

Virus authors 'pack' malware to avoid detection

A variety of malware threats, rather than one specific virus, dominated the security landscape this February, according to security firm BitDefender.

Clement James Mar 3 2008, 7:16AM Security
Halloween spam surges

Halloween spam surges

Spammers have coordinated a Halloween spam campaign using the Storm worm botnet with subject line ‘Halloween Storm'.
Negar Salek Oct 31 2007, 4:31PM Security
Anti virus struggles on 64-bit Vista

Anti virus struggles on 64-bit Vista

35 per cent of 64-bit Vitsa anti virus software receives failing grade.
Tom Sanders Aug 6 2007, 7:48AM Security
Virus writers target Australian PM

Virus writers target Australian PM

Security experts have warned of a virus being distributed via email claiming that the Australian Prime Minister has had a serious heart attack.
Iain Thomson Feb 20 2007, 9:21AM Security
Security sector rethinks common virus names

Security sector rethinks common virus names

The anti virus sector has changed its Common Malware Enumeration (CME) programme that aims to prevent confusion about malware names in major virus and worm outbreaks.
Tom Sanders Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Net citizens still need to be wary of being targeted by malware, spreading via an online poker website, according to anti-virus vendor Sohpos.
Staff Writers May 18 2006, 11:36AM Security
World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup fever is on, however the event could be marred by a new trojan horse that poses as a match chart for the soccer event.
Staff Writers May 8 2006, 10:19AM Security
Top 10 malware for April

Top 10 malware for April

Anti-virus software vendor, Sophos has revealed the top 10 malware threats across the globe in April.
Staff Writers May 3 2006, 9:28AM Security
Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Anti-virus vendor, Sophos has revealed the top ten viruses wreaking havok for businesses and indiviuals alike in March.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006, 12:28PM Security
Top 50 malicious code samples reveals secrets

Top 50 malicious code samples reveals secrets

Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report found an increase in threats designed to facilitate cyber crime.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2006, 9:00AM Security
Consumers underestimate computer virus threat: BT

Consumers underestimate computer virus threat: BT

Consumers do not take seriously their exposure to viruses and hackers and they are reluctant to pay for better computer security, British telecoms operator BT Group said.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2005, 10:00AM Security

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