Wall St falls sharply on mixed data Oct 31, 2009
The stock has been hit by earnings on Thursday that showed the security software maker had missed revenue estimates as sales grew at their slowest rate in nearly two years. also tumbled, 4. (FT.com -- Markets)
Sourcefire posts another quarterly profit Oct 30, 2009
The Columbia network security software firm earned $2. 7 million on $27. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Small Business Big Target for Hackers and Thieves Oct 30, 2009
On Wednesday, the security software vendor release a report, titled , that found the average mid-sized company lost $43,000 to security breaches in the past year and overall cyber attacks have surged 322 percent for SMBs worldwide. Meanwhile, 71 percent of IT directors at small and mid-sized businesses believe there is some chance a serious data breach could put their company out of business yet almost the same amount. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Symantec Opens Up With DLP 10 Oct 29, 2009
The security software suite takes data loss protection (DLP) and recovery in a little different direction by virtue of a new remediation platform that lets users integrate the core DLP suite with security applications including key rights management apps from the likes of GigaTrust, Liquid Machines, Oracle and PGP Corp. "With Version 10, it's not about speed," Robert Hamilton, senior product marketing manager in Symatec's DLP group, told InternetNews. com. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Cisco to buy ScanSafe for $183M in cash, incentives Oct 28, 2009
ScanSafe, which has offices in London and San Francisco, is a security software company. San Jose-based Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) said the purchase price includes retention-based incentives, and the deal is expected to close in the second quarter. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Mcafee Unveils Email App as Cloud Hybrid Oct 28, 2009
McAfee on Monday rolled out its new e-mail security software program, giving enterprise customers the option to use a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model, an on-premise appliance or a hybrid mix of both. The new sales and marketing strategy comes in the wake of McAfee's (NYSE: MFE) of SaaS security software vendor MX Logic back in May ... Cloud-based security applications as well as the of sophisticated hacking and phishing scams plaguing social networking, banking and consumer Web sites... (eSecurityPlanet)
Cybercrime victim? 3 telltale signs and what to do Oct 27, 2009
Install and update your computer security software ... Make sure the subscription to your security software is current, and you have adequate protection. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Phishers Dangle Some Brand-New Bait Oct 24, 2009
Modern browsers and security software flag such content and ask you whether you're sure you want to send it; some block it with a red-and-black warning label. So phishers have adopted new tactics. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
McAfee Launches Mac Endpoint Protection Oct 24, 2009
McAfee officials said the new security software suite supports Apple's latest Snow Leopard release of Mac OS X as well as Leopard and Tiger ... In April, security software competitor Symantec that spread throughout a software package that claimed to be a pirated version of Apple's iWork application suite. (eSecurityPlanet)
Windows 7 upgrade may be chore for some Oct 22, 2009
Globe reporters are issued special security software that logs us onto the company network when we re on the road. Without it, we can t file stories or check company e-mail. (Boston Globe)
Tips on How to Upgrade to Windows 7 Oct 22, 2009
When youre done with the install, your first order of business should be to install a new version of security software - your old version may or may not work right with Windows 7 ... After your security software is installed you can start the process of re-installing your applications. (CBS News)
3 Hackers Aim at Web 2.0 Sites Oct 22, 2009
-based security software maker Websense. The report found that 95 percent of user-generated comments on , message boards and chatrooms are either spam or malicious. (eSecurityPlanet)
Policing our cyberstreets Oct 21, 2009
No doubt, we all should be conscientious of viruses, and it behooves everyone to keep their security software up-to-date. But if hundreds of millions of Americans are using the Internet, hundreds of thousands will leave their systems exposed, if only by neglect. (Boston Globe)
Secure future: Tech firm banks on demand for data security Oct 21, 2009
According to a study by Gartner Inc., a Connecticut-based information technology research firm, corporate spending on security software and services will outpace all other IT expenditures in 2010. Budgets for security software are expected to grow by 4 percent next year, and sales from security services are predicted to grow 78 percent from 2008 to 2013. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Antivirus showdown Oct 20, 2009
(Most security software will not load if another security app is already installed on your PC.) Kaspersky stopped me from inadvertently visiting "phishing" Websites, where hackers pose as legitimate service providers to steal your personal data. (Bonus: The system also blocks banner ads. (CNN -- Money)
Net firms face constant attack Oct 20, 2009
The report, culled from the networks, firewalls and security software of Symantec customers, also showed that Tuesdays and Fridays during office hours are popular days for attacks to start. Mr Archdeacon said Friday was possibly popular because many corporate network operators make changes to networks at the end of the week. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Fake security software seen widespread Oct 20, 2009
A new report from (NASDAQ:SYMC) Monday says that is a method that criminals have used to plant fake security software on tens of millions of U.S. computers ... Symantec said it found 250 varieties of scam security software bearing safe-sounding names including Antivirus 2010 and SpywareGuard 2008. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Microsoft brings in the new Oct 20, 2009
Windows XP and Vista came with inbuilt programs for handling email and instant messaging, along with digital photo manager and home movie-maker programs plus some basic computer security software. Microsoft has removed these from Windows 7 in favour of promoting its free online versions of the software under the Windows Live brand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Windows fails second virus test Oct 20, 2009
Microsoft's Live OneCare security software has failed tests which check how well it spots and stops malicious programs designed to attack Windows ... OneCare fared particularly badly against so-called polymorphic viruses which regularly change their configuration in a bid to fool security software. (Yahoo News -- Microsoft)
Rogue security software becomes a big business -- and a bigger problem Oct 20, 2009
According to Symantec, it is a misleading application (also known as scareware) that pretends to be legitimate security software, such as an antivirus scanner or registry cleaner, but which actually provides the user with little or no protection whatsoever and, in some cases, can actually facilitate the installation of malicious code that it purports to protect against. . (FCW.com)
Malware within: Hackers embed PCs at point of sale Oct 20, 2009
WASHINGTON: Tens of millions of US computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime ... The alert warns them of a virus and offers security software, sometimes for free and sometimes for a fee ... Symantec found 250 varieties of scam security software with legitimate sounding names like Antivirus 2010 and SpywareGuard 2008, and about 43 million attempted... (India Times, India)
Millions of net users hit by scareware Oct 20, 2009
In particular more than 40 million Internet users have in the last year fallen victim to criminals targeting them with fake security software. Symantec says such downloads are not only harmful but allow criminals to obtain the victim's credit card details or other private information. (Xinhuanet, China)
Full Story » Oct 19, 2009
Fake security software in millions of computers: Symantec by Reuters: Yahoo ... Fake security software in millions of computers: Symantec ... Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
US shuts down 'scareware' sellers Oct 19, 2009
The US government has moved to shut down sellers of fake security software ... Court papers submitted by the FTC show that the peddlers of the fake security software tricked websites into advertising their products ... The companies behind the fake security software won customers via adverts on many popular websites. (BBC News -- Technology)
Millions tricked by 'scareware' Oct 19, 2009
" They want you to help them infect your machine Tony Neate, Get Safe Online The scam is hard for police or other agencies to investigate because the individual sums of money involved are very small. Therefore, experts say users must protect themselves with common sense and legitimate security software. 'Steal your identity'Tony Neate, from Get Safe Online, told the BBC the threats presented by the internet had changed in recent years. "Where we used to say protect your PC.. we've now got to... (BBC News -- Technology)
IBM's iNotes challenge Microsoft, Google offerings Oct 18, 2009
IBM also adds that iNotes comes along with a security software from Tivoli, and the customers will not need to buy a separate security software license. For many traditional IBM Lotus users, who have always complained about the Lotus and Domino interfaces being not so cool, iNotes will be a refreshing experience. (India Times)
A Rogue Demands A Ransom Oct 17, 2009
However, scammers constantly change their rogue apps in an attempt to stay ahead of the real security software, so these numbers may not remain useful for long. Panda also has a demonstration video in its post. Product Categories. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Freddi the plastic frog reveals threat of online fraud Oct 16, 2009
Paul Ducklin, head of technology at computer security software developer Sophos, told a Queensland Police-initiated fraud symposium yesterday that Facebook profiles "do the crooks' work for them". "What we have to get across is maybe social networking is not so cool after all," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
I ve had a heckuva time with the site and my security software not getting along today so I m having to keep this isolated in a separate browser session just to stay on this thread so I m not even attempting to go back and read the others, but it won t hurt for people to see that story more than once. Lord knows when anything Republicans do hits the HuffPo front page we instantly get 16 copies of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Check it twice: Buying the perfect laptop for that special someone Oct 15, 2009
Is security software included. This is an important part of any laptop and will give you peace of mind during the hectic holidays and beyond. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Firms 'mishandle sensitive data' Oct 12, 2009
Meanwhile about 12% said they used the internet without having any security software in place and only 21% regularly checked their credit report to ensure no one had been making applications to borrow money in their name. Meanwhile, fewer than half of those questioned chased up mail which they had expected but which had failed to arrive. (BBC News -- UK)
Defend against a net loss Oct 12, 2009
So are basic safeguards such as having up-to-date computer security software, doing an annual check of your credit file (I Can Do That, September 2) and checking your account statements. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says if you are transacting online, you should ensure the website is secure. (The Age, Australia)
Alternative IT Oct 10, 2009
That approach required some "risk management administration," Louv says, and some additional security software spending. If things don't work out, GlaxoSmithKline has an exit strategy. (TechWeb)
Survey: Parents say online safety is top concern, but not taking action Oct 10, 2009
That's one conclusion online safety experts say can be drawn from a recent survey of parents by Panda Security, a security software maker ... While security software and parental controls can help protect children online, "safety is not just all about technology," Correll says. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Comcast tries pop-up alerts to warn of botnets Oct 10, 2009
Actress heads list of star names that cybercriminals use in malware schemes, says McAfee security software firm. MSN Tech and Gadgets. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Web More Risky Than Ever Oct 10, 2009
The report (available in PDF format) found that the number of detected malicious anti-malware programs and fake security software applications that actually infect user machines surged up 585 percent between January and the end of June ... Things are so bleak that APWG decided to create a new metric, using data collected by security software vendor Websense, to measure the growth of three separate categories of sophisticated malware. (eSecurityPlanet)
Comcast Unveils Comprehensive "Constant Guard" Internet Security Program Oct 9, 2009
Called Constant Guard, the program is the culmination of a multi-year effort to assemble a dedicated team of security professionals, implement best-in-class security software and create a Security Web portal () of consumer resources to protect customers from increasingly sophisticated online security threats. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comcast to Warn PC Users If They're Infected Oct 9, 2009
In other McAfee news, the company announced Thursday that it will team up with Verizon Business to develop a suite of cloud-based managed security software for businesses and government agencies. Product Categories. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Q&A: Phishing for precious data Oct 8, 2009
Some security software suites such as that from AVG provide a constantly updated list of unsafe websites, warning before you even visit them ... COMPUTER SECURITY TIPS Make sure you have good anti-virus software which regularly scans for spyware Make sure you use a firewall, spam filter and security software that keeps an eye on you while you browse the web Avoid keeping passwords stored on your computer and disclosing them to anybody If you are accessing banking details from a computer that is... (BBC News -- Technology)
Change Passwords to Thwart Phishing Scams Oct 7, 2009
Security software also helps protect you against malicious software that can log your keystrokes, or otherwise jeopardize your privacy and security. Make sure that your security software and your operating system are up-to-date. (CBS News)
Back-to-school tips to keep your family safe online Oct 5, 2009
The security software scans all communications into your computer, while a firewall protects both the inbound and outbound connection to your computer. A firewall is crucial if you have a broadband or DSL connection that leaves your computer connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Firms Still Lax with Consumer Data Oct 3, 2009
Imperva, a data security software vendor and the Ponemon Institute, an independent research firm, embarked on the survey hoping to find out just how many companies were complying with the Payment Card Industry's (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) and how many were going above and beyond the credit card industry's. "Companies know PCI DSS as a compliance requirement," Larry Ponemon, the Institute's founder and chairman said in a podcast detailing the survey results. (eSecurityPlanet)
Facebook Hit With New Spyware Scam Oct 3, 2009
October 1, 2009] Report finds a 585 percent spike in fake anti-malware and security software programs in the first half of 2009 ... Security software vendor Websense last month reported that 95 percent of user-generated comments on blogs, message boards and chatrooms are spam or contain links to malicious code. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Fake 'Monopoly' Malware Attacks PCs Oct 2, 2009
The was made Monday by members of McAfee's MX Logic security software team ... Security software experts say social engineering and event-related come-ons -- such as the death of a celebrity or breaking news story -- have become with hackers in recent months and advise users to think twice before downloading any unsolicited applications no matter how intriguing they appear to be. (eSecurityPlanet)
Cybercrime victim? 3 telltale signs and what to do Oct 2, 2009
Install and update your computer security software ... Make sure the subscription to your security software is current, and you have adequate protection. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Don't fall for fraud Oct 1, 2009
National Fraud Awareness Week takes place annually here and overseas and is a joint initiative of Crime Stoppers Australia 0000118B and business machine company Fellowes, along with partners Australia Post, security software company Symantec and credit information provider Veda Advantage. See stopidtheft. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Viruses target banks, social networks Oct 1, 2009
HELSINKI: Cyber criminals are increasingly focusing their attacks on the hundreds of millions of users of social networks and on loopholes in bank security systems, security software vendors said on Wednesday ... "Cyber criminals continue to follow the money," said Yuval Ben-Itzhak, technology chief at a small security software vendor Finjan, who on Wednesday revealed a new method criminals use to steal money from bank accounts and hide their tracks. (India Times)
Microsoft’s free antivirus program changes game Oct 1, 2009
Nervous consumers figure they re better off buying major brands, like Norton security software from Well, here s a major brand for you. Security Essentials is now available at. (Boston Globe)
Microsoft launches free security Sep 30, 2009
Page last updated at 12:40 GMT, Tuesday, 29 September 2009 13:40 UK. The software will be available for free from Microsoft. (BBC News -- Americas)
Money hungry: the changing face of malware Sep 30, 2009
Microsoft says the worm is difficult to remove and may block attempts by users to download security software, such as Microsoft's malware removal tool. Anti-virus software from companies such as Sophos, Symantec and McAfee should prevent an infection, but not remove the worm if it has installed itself on an unprotected machine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Scareware sellers poison search results Sep 30, 2009
(09-28) 12:40 PDT -- Criminals have poisoned major search engines for terms related to the new MMS capability of Apple's iPhone, and are using the results to steer users to fake Windows security software downloads, a researcher said today ... When users click on one of the poisoned search results, they're redirected to a malicious site promoting "scareware," the term used to describe phony security software that claims a PC is heavily infected ... In February, for example, they used Google's own... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Microsoft releases free anti-virus software Sep 30, 2009
A spokesman for Symantec, maker of Norton AntiVirus and other security software, said, "While we applaud any vendor that heightens consumer awareness of the need for computer security, its clear that the threat landscape has moved on from the product Microsoft is launching. "Microsoft Security Essentials is a stripped-down version of their old (Windows Live) OneCare product which was poorly rated by industry experts and users alike. From a security perspective, this Microsoft tool offers... (MSNBC -- Crime)
Net firms face constant attack Sep 30, 2009
The report, culled from the networks, firewalls and security software of Symantec customers, also showed that Tuesdays and Fridays during office hours are popular days for attacks to start. Mr Archdeacon said Friday was possibly popular because many corporate network operators make changes to networks at the end of the week. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Microsoft Security Essentials Available for Download Sep 30, 2009
While Microsoft said its security software is to protect PC users, the free software may also wipe out the need to pay for other security software, including those from Arbor Networks, Symantec and McAfee. When Microsoft first introduced the beta version of Security Essentials, analysts said the move would cause sleepless nights for competitors McAfee and Symantec, who would be worried about users switching from paid-for to free software. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hackers Aim at Web 2.0 Sites Sep 30, 2009
-based security software maker Websense. The report found that 95 percent of user-generated comments on , message boards and chatrooms are either spam or malicious. (eSecurityPlanet)
MS wins overturn of patent award Sep 30, 2009
Uniloc USA and its Singapore-based parent originally filed suit against Microsoft in 2003, claiming that Microsoft infringed its patent with security software it was using to prevent unlicensed use of its Windows XP operating system and parts of its Office suite of products. After six years of legal wrangling culminated in a trial earlier this year, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island found in favor of Uniloc in April, awarding the large damages against Microsoft. (India Times)
How much government control in cybercrisis? Sep 30, 2009
A study by security software provider McAfee Inc. says as many as 4 million computers are newly infected each month and turned into "botnets" armies of computers used by someone without their owners' knowledge ... Private companies are willing and able to protect their systems without government mandates, said Tom Reilly, president of ArcSight, a cybersecurity software company. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ants Vs. Worms: New Computer Security Mimics Nature Sep 30, 2009
Computer science professor Errin Fulp works with graduate students Brian Williams (center) and Wes Featherstun (far right), who worked this summer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory developing a new type of computer network security software modeled after ants. (Credit: Image courtesy of Wake Forest University). (Science Daily)
Symantec warns of Twitter link dangers Sep 26, 2009
The security software company released a warning and a video Friday on the dangers of clicking on the short URLs that link users from a tweet to a story, photo or video ... The company said that in addition to its own security software, some browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer allow users to check the full URL of a link before clicking on it. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Windows fails second virus test Sep 26, 2009
Microsoft's Live OneCare security software has failed tests which check how well it spots and stops malicious programs designed to attack Windows ... OneCare fared particularly badly against so-called polymorphic viruses which regularly change their configuration in a bid to fool security software. (Yahoo News -- Microsoft)
Analyst Picks and Pans: RIMM, Caterpillar, Terex, McAfee Sep 26, 2009
A strong product cycle and healthy cybersecurity spending should boost McAfee shares higher, FBR Capital Markets analyst Daniel Ives said Sept. 25, upgrading the security software supplier and raising his estimates. Ives wrote in a note to investors that deal flow was stronger than expected in the last quarter and should continue to improve through the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010. (BusinessWeek)
PCI Survey Finds Some Merchants Don't Use Antivirus Software Sep 25, 2009
"If you go the larger organizations to do business, you are more likely to be secure today," said Amichai Shulman, CTO for Imperva, which makes security software for businesses to comply with PCI DSS. Imperva commissioned the survey from Ponemon Institute, a company that conducts research into privacy and information security policy ... Around 10 percent of the respondents who said they were PCI DSS compliant said they weren't using basic security software such as antivirus, firewalls and SSL... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Seeley: Audit shows why village needs manager Sep 23, 2009
The Village hired technology firm intelligent technology solutions, inc. to update and maintain its computer system and security software. Auditors expressed concern with the number of staff with access to the Village s server room. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Norton Internet Security 2010: 'Reputation Tech' Sep 22, 2009
The security software suite, released this week, features what Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) is calling "a new model of security" that will "attain unmatched detection" of new malware and goes far beyond traditional signature and behavior-based detection ... According to market researcher Gartner, Symantec closed out 2008 as the world's leading security software provider with a 22 percent share of the $13 ... Gartner predicts consumer and enterprise spending on security software will a bit this year,... (eSecurityPlanet)
One language, two cultures separate U.S., U.K. Sep 22, 2009
Downtown-based tech firm recently began selling its security software in the U.K. but, despite the common language, didn t just go in on its own. BitArmor arranged a distribution agreement with a company based in the U.K., which will sell the product. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
