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Adult websites less of a malware threat than 'normal' sites

Data gleaned from a security firm's anti-virus software reveals that adult websites make up just one per cent of all infected pages online.

By Martin James, 2 Jul 2010 at 07:36

Security/News

Barclays gives customers free security software

Deal with Kaspersky will see two million online banking users get access to free anti-virus and anti-spyware tools.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 1 Jul 2008 at 17:25

Security/News

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Android users warned of fake app store malware risk

Anti-virus software vendor sounds alarm over malware-peddling Android app stores.

By Caroline Donnelly, 14 May 2012 at 17:13

Android/News

Anti-virus company calls for creation of .bank domain

A controlled .bank web domain could help in the fight against phishing attacks and identify theft websites, according to F-Secure.

By Simon Aughton, 22 May 2007 at 15:38

Security/News

iPhone

Security firms cannot protect the iPhone from threats

Recent incidents have put the iPhone's security in focus, but firms will not be able to develop anti-virus because of the nature of the system.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 26 Nov 2009 at 11:13

Public Sector/News

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Researchers find way to bypass all Windows security software

Matousec has discovered a relatively simple loophole that could leave Windows PCs vulnerable to malicious code, with all commercial anti-virus...

By Martin James, 10 May 2010 at 11:33

Security/News

Malware

Kaspersky launches virtual malware protection

Anti-virus vendor teams up with VMware to protect virtual machines from malware threats.

By Caroline Donnelly, 26 Apr 2012 at 11:27

Security/News

Cloud computing

Anti-cloud malware detected

Bohu uses a number of techniques to get around cloud-based anti-virus, researchers discover.

By Tom Brewster, 20 Jan 2011 at 11:08

Security/News

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials review

Microsoft is having a second stab at the anti-virus suite, only this time its package is free. Has it got it right second time around?

By Darien Graham Smith, 14 Oct 2009 at 08:00

Scanners/Reviews

Hybrid SSL/keylogger gozi trojan steals personal data

New malware variant hides code from anti-virus applications and triggers keylogger when user visits banking website.

By Rene Millman, 21 May 2007 at 16:51

Security/News

Anti-virus

Apple advises on Mac Defender threat

After swathes of reports about malicious anti-virus software for Macs, Apple finally gives advice to users and offers an OS update ‘in the coming...

By Jennifer Scott, 25 May 2011 at 14:37

Security/News

Hackers lure victims to fake iPhone website

New attack combines virus, phishing and adware in order to relieve would-be iPhone buyers of financial information.

By Rene Millman, 16 Jul 2007 at 12:20

Security/News

Panda Security

Panda Security slashes jobs amidst Spanish turmoil

The Spanish firm blames free anti-virus and a difficult economy for its troubles.

By Tom Brewster, 27 Sep 2011 at 10:11

Security/News

Fake AV

Fake anti-virus cold calling warning issued

One in four people have been contacted by gangs trying to flog fake IT security services, Get Safe Online says.

By Tom Brewster, 15 Nov 2010 at 11:04

Security/News

Copyright protected files could mask viruses

Anti-virus researcher warns that legal technicalities could prevent AV software from scanning DRM-protected malware

By Rene Millman, 27 Nov 2006 at 16:27

Security/News

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Sophos: Apple users "soft targets" for malware threats

Security vendor hits out Mac users for not taking anti-virus more seriously.

By Caroline Donnelly, 24 Apr 2012 at 16:29

Security/News

Mac OS

Mac OS vulnerabilities skyrocket

Mac OS vulnerabilities have risen by over five times, leading Panda Security to launch an anti-virus product for the operating system.

By Tom Brewster, 21 Oct 2010 at 11:14

Security/News

UPnP malware "by end of week"

Security researcher predicts worm or virus that exploits flaw in Windows UPnP to hit internet in next few days.

By Rene Millman, 12 Apr 2007 at 15:00

Security/News

November viruses already Vista-compatible

Vista for business launches today, but virus writers have already honed their skills to target it, according to experts

By Matt Whipp, 30 Nov 2006 at 11:54

Security/News

Irish schools' network gains web access security

Heanet completes deployment of Fortinet web filtering and anti-virus appliances to protect 800,000 school users in Ireland.

By Rene Millman, 26 Jul 2007 at 12:08

Security/News

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