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Data Economy
April 3, 2018
Intel's move to divest over half of its anti-virus software unit comes at a time when data centre business is booming worldwide and Intel wants to get a sizable slice of this profitable market. In addition to the transaction, expected to be closed by Q2 2017, TPG is making a $1.1bn equity investment to help driveÃÂ ...
HackRead
April 3, 2018
However, the evasion techniques that it adopts are pretty advanced, which makes it difficult for anti-virus software to detect it. Given the singular objective of this Android Trojan, which is to steal data, it becomes apparent that the controllers of malware need to collect sensitive data exchanged during privateÃÂ ...
Fossbytes
April 3, 2018
According to Trustlook Labs, this Trojan obfuscates its configuration file and part of its modules to avoid detection which makes it difficult for anti-virus software to spot its presence. It uses anti-emulator and debugger detection techniques to evade dynamic analysis and is capable of hiding strings inside itsÃÂ ...
Irish Tech News
April 3, 2018
To ensure all staff laptops were secure they made sure all were password protected, had up-to-date anti-virus software, had encrypted hard drives and were regularly backed up. Procedures were written for the IT department and the staff who used the laptops to ensure that these steps were followedÃÂ ...
Valley News Live
April 2, 2018
Find condensed version of the privacy policy, so that you can read the notes when manufacturers or developers release a software update. 3. Never download software that looks suspicious. This tip mainly important because anti-virus software isn't really available for smart TVs. 4. Connect to your networkÃÂ ...
The Mountain -Ear
April 1, 2018
We regularly get the same questions about anti-virus programs, which tells me that there is a lot of confusion out there. I'll try to provide answers for some of the most common questions that we get. What does the anti-virus software actually DO? Anti-virus software is a program written to catch viruses andÃÂ ...
BT.com
March 30, 2018
BT Virus Protect is an anti-virus software that helps protect individual devices from threats like viruses, phishing attacks, scams, spyware and other vulnerabilitites. Unlike BT Web Protect, you need to download and install it on devices you want to protect. It guards against online threats and threats from otherÃÂ ...
RT
March 30, 2018
All the smartphones were of Chinese origin, hundreds of thousands of these smartphones' users across the world can become victims of this virus,” he said. Doctor Web is a Russian IT-security solutions vendor developing the Dr. Web anti-virus software for businesses and personal use, as well as anti-virusÃÂ ...
CSO Australia
March 30, 2018
Ransomware criminals have perfected their social engineering skills and continue to take advantage of security flaws that bypass traditional anti-virus software, which is unable to detect such attacks. According to the Ponemon Institute, 69 percent of organizations don't believe their antivirus can stop theÃÂ ...
Politico
March 30, 2018
In July 2017, U.S. officials banned Moscow-based Kaspersky, which produces anti-virus software, from being used on any government computers, over fears about the company's connections to Russian intelligence. U.S. counterintelligence officials were concerned that Kaspersky was being used as a toolÃÂ ...
Digital Trends
March 30, 2018
Since the dawn of modern computing, software has been as capable as the programmers who created it. Their intentions became its capabilities, and that's brought us a world of wondrous and powerful applications across a wide variety of platforms and mediums. Along the way, it's also lead to the creationÃÂ ...
NBCNews.com
March 30, 2018
“In addition to the steps taken by H&R Block, we encourage clients to protect and secure any physical device on which they are preparing taxes with firewalls, anti-virus software and anti-spyware software,” the statement said. If you decide to do your return on a mobile device and file it using a Wi-FiÃÂ ...
The Hill
March 28, 2018
U.S. policymakers maintain that removing the anti-virus software gets rid of a vulnerability that Russia could have exploited in the future. “It reflects, rather, the response of Congress and the President to an entirely legitimate national security concern about the government's current and future use of productsÃÂ ...
Telecompaper
March 20, 2018
Russian mobile operator Megafon has started a cooperation with the anti-virus services provider Eset, reports Cnews.ru. A special version of the mobile anti-virus product Eset Nod32 Mobie Security for Android has been offered to subscribers of the new 'Connect!' tariff line from the operator. The productÃÂ ...
Fossbytes
March 19, 2018
The most surprising fact was that regular pirate site visitors usually do not have anti-virus software installed in their systems. Although there is no concrete evidence of malware spreading predominantly through pirate sites, the research concludes that the average number of malware files found on a pirate'sÃÂ ...
The Almanac
March 19, 2018
But there they were at Peters Township High School, pet-sized mechanisms wading between students who were learning more about the likes of virtual reality, cybersecurity, smartphones, anti-virus software and, of course, robotics. The school hosted its first-ever Technology Day Exposition on March 9,ÃÂ ...
Saddleworth Independent
March 19, 2018
The key and most obvious thing between the two is that one is called anti-virus and the other is anti-ransomware. Aspect IT Limited. People seem to think these products have the same function, just under different names, but this is not the case. Our article will help you understand the difference between theÃÂ ...
The Engineer
March 16, 2018
Too many people think of cybersecurity as a virus on our computer – “it's ok, my company's IT department is in charge of the firewall and I have got the latest anti-virus software installed.” It is much more than this. As engineers we specialise in bringing component parts together, often from across the world,ÃÂ ...
HealthITSecurity.com
March 16, 2018
Anti-virus software, multi-factor or two-factor authentication, data encryption, de-identification of data, firewalls, mobile device management (MDM), and remote wipe capability are all types of technical safeguards. Physical safeguards are “physical measures, policies, and procedures to protect a covered entity's electronicÃÂ ...
Redmondmag.com
March 14, 2018
In effect, Microsoft blocked Meltdown and Spectre mitigations from arriving to Windows 10 users if their anti-virus software was deemed to be making "inappropriate calls" into the Windows kernel. Possibly, some users may have not received the Meltdown and Spectre mitigations in Microsoft's January andÃÂ ...
Newsweek
March 13, 2018
“Coin miners are not inherently malicious,” Microsoft's Windows Defender research team wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. But it went on to add that trojanized miners are now “evolving to become the monetization tool of choice for cybercriminals.” In many cases, a strong anti-virus software will locate aÃÂ ...
Ars Technica
March 1, 2018
Microsoft is also warning, again, that all Windows updates now require the use of a compatible, up-to-date anti-virus program. The changes made to the operating system to address the Meltdown flaw are significant and have revealed many bugs and incompatibilities in anti-virus software. To ensure thatÃÂ ...
Worcester Telegram
February 28, 2018
WASHINGTON — In today's world, we all have to play defense when it comes to our financial data. We all need long computer passwords, anti-virus software and passcodes for our phones — and we could really use an identity-theft prevention class. You also have to get used to watching your onlineÃÂ ...
9to5Mac
February 28, 2018
When we cover dozens of stories each year about Mac related security issues and malware discovered in the wild, it's hard to imagine that the misconception that “Macs don't get viruses” still exists. Although there is some truth to it. Macs are much more resilient to what are commonly classified as “viruses”à...
ZDNet
February 28, 2018
Rather than relying on a traditional method of compromise like downloading and executing malicious files on a computer - which can often be detected by anti-virus software solutions - the attacks are delivered in a different way. Instead of requiring execution from a dropped file, fileless malware attacks relyÃÂ ...
The Bobr Times
February 27, 2018
Experts found the virus Coldroot RAT a year ago and still can't see it antivirus. Malware affects all existing operating systems: Linux, Windows, Mac OS X. Its purpose is to record the history of taps of the keyboard and get full access to the operating system. Coldroot RAT version of OS from Apple, pretendingÃÂ ...
Android Authority (blog)
February 26, 2018
Online protection is a big deal to the AAPicks team. And in the spirit of big deals, today we're spotlighting a price drop on Panda Internet Security Plans which we thought might interest you. With so many online threats flying around in 2018, you gotta make sure your back is covered, especially if you're notÃÂ ...
The Sydney Morning Herald
February 25, 2018
At the NSA, analysts were barred from using Kaspersky anti-virus software because of the risk it would give the Kremlin broad access to their machines and data. But excluding NSA headquarters at Fort Meade, Kaspersky still managed to secure contracts with nearly two dozen US government agenciesÃÂ ...
www.computing.co.uk
February 21, 2018
Security researchers have warned users that they could fall victim to a Trojan capable of compromising anti-virus software that targets MacOS-based devices. According to Digita Security chief technology officer Patrick Wardle, anti-virus software vendors have failed to include signatures to detect a potentÃÂ ...
Odessa American
February 11, 2018
Anti-virus software is especially pernicious, since by its very nature it is given access to, and is even expected to access every single file on your PC. How can you, the end-user possibly know what the software is doing with your private information, and moreover, the general security of your PC as it siftsÃÂ ...
www.computing.co.uk
February 1, 2018
Security researchers have been picking up a series of malware samples seeking to exploit the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws. Researchers at AV-TEST, Fortinet and Minerva Labs believe that hackers are exploring ways they can utilise the publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) codes for MeltdownÃÂ ...
Winston-Salem Journal
December 31, 1999
... faculty members and students from Forsyth Technical Community College's computer-technology department held a computer diagnostic clinic on campus Friday. The free clinic was open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, and the first 100 clients could receive free anti-virus software licenses.
TWCN Tech News (blog)
December 31, 1999
In the duplicitous world of internet, anti-virus software plays a pivotal role in curbing the system from software viruses. While we are recognizant of the potential threats from malicious programs, the anti-virus safeguards your system from security threats. The anti-virus tool impedes the user from downloadingÃÂ ...
Lima Ohio
February 17, 2018
Blacklist sites such as BrainFall, BuzzFeed Quizzes and those similar. Experts say they have no redeeming value. • Install anti-virus software. Anti-virus vendors flag many malicious sites and will protect you from malware and ransomware that is commonly prevalent on Facebook. • Make sure you maximizeÃÂ ...
Destin Log
February 17, 2018
Anti-virus software is especially pernicious, since by its very nature it is given access to, and is even expected to access every single file on your PC. How can you, the end-user, possibly know what the software is doing with your private information, and moreover, the general security of your PC as it siftsÃÂ ...
Law.com
February 14, 2018
Kaspersky Lab Inc. on Monday opened a new front in its bid to undo a governmentwide ban on the company's anti-virus software, suing in Washington federal district court to challenge a law that bolstered an order for federal agencies to stop using the Moscow-based firm's products. The new lawsuit comesÃÂ ...
Nasdaq
February 14, 2018
Keep anti-virus software current. Make sure yours is up to date on your home computers and mobile devices. Choose an institution that uses industry-standard security. You probably already want a bank or credit union that offers accounts with low fees and high interest rates. Add "top notch security" to yourÃÂ ...
Windows Central
February 14, 2018
While Meltdown was determined to be relatively easy to patch against, guarding against both exploits requires both operating system and firmware patches. Further compounding things is that anti-virus software must be updated to be compatible with the latest Windows updates. This combination of factorsÃÂ ...
BetaNews
February 14, 2018
Customers' devices require both updates to CPU microcode (firmware) and the Windows operating system, and anti-virus software must be compatible with the latest Windows updates. To help IT professionals everywhere, we have added new capabilities to our free Windows Analytics service to report theÃÂ ...
Odessa American
February 11, 2018
Anti-virus software is especially pernicious, since by its very nature it is given access to, and is even expected to access every single file on your PC. How can you, the end-user possibly know what the software is doing with your private information, and moreover, the general security of your PC as it siftsÃÂ ...
www.computing.co.uk
February 1, 2018
Security researchers have been picking up a series of malware samples seeking to exploit the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws. Researchers at AV-TEST, Fortinet and Minerva Labs believe that hackers are exploring ways they can utilise the publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) codes for MeltdownÃÂ ...
Sputnik International
January 27, 2018
“To point fingers at companies that are making antivirus software is a bit unusual given that companies that make any software that's installed on our operating systems can be misused just in the same way that anti-virus software could be misused,” Gregory told Sputnik. Talking about how the USÃÂ ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press
January 26, 2018
To help customers make the transition to McAfee LiveSafe, EPB has launched a self-serve web portal at https://epb.com/my-epb/anti-virus. Additionally, EPB's Technical Support team is available to help customers uninstall existing security software and install McAfee LiveSafe by calling (423) 648-1372.
The Age
January 24, 2018
It has been a secret, long known to intelligence agencies but rarely to consumers, that security software can be a powerful spy tool. Security software runs closest to the bare metal of a computer, with privileged access to nearly every program, application, web browser, email and file. There is good reasonÃÂ ...
The Hill
January 19, 2018
The company, which provides anti-virus software to more than 400 million customers worldwide, also captured the attention of Capitol Hill lawmakers last year after top intelligence officials told the Senate Intelligence Committee in May they would not be comfortable using Kaspersky software on theirÃÂ ...
The INQUIRER
January 18, 2018
MORE SECURITY PROBLEMS for Apple as fresh malware has been found that evades anti-virus software to snoop on macOS users' internet traffic. The malware was discovered by a Malwarebytes forum user going by the name of MikeOfMaine, who noted that there was something changing the domainÃÂ ...
WindowsLatest (blog)
January 12, 2018
The reason behind is a compatibility issue faced with some of the Anti-Virus software. According to Microsoft, this problem arises due to the unsupported calls made by the Antivirus software into the Windows Kernel Memory. These may even cause BSOD errors that could make your device unbootable.
Sedalia Democrat
January 12, 2018
“One way is to keep anti-virus software updated. “Computers and tablets typically come with a trial, like 30 days, of anti-virus software,” he explained. “Be sure to renew or subscribe and update regularly.” Most systems come with tools that help maintain a certain level of speed, according to Haverly.
Threatpost
January 10, 2018
Microsoft said it is holding off delivering security updates to Windows PCs for Spectre and Meltdown CPU flaws until hosted anti-virus software confirms it does not make unsupported calls into Windows kernel memory. Affected are PCs running certain AV products that bypass Windows built-in Kernel PatchÃÂ ...
Vox
January 4, 2018
Microsoft has issued an emergency security patch through Windows Update, but if you're running third-party anti-virus software then it's possible you won't see that patch yet. Apple said that it released software updates to mitigate the Meltdown exploit for iOS, Macs, and the Apple TV in December and thatÃÂ ...
