Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.
Anti-virus vendor Trend Micro is trying to maintain a competitive position by broadening its offerings with the purchase of anti-spam vendor, Kelkea, for an undisclosed sum.
Google has launched a security-scanning application for Gmail, its 20-month-old e-mail service.
Anti-virus companies have played down the threat from the Nolor (aka Cailont) mass-mailing e-mail worm, a "garden variety" virus that spreads by sending itself to Windows address book entries through an executable attachment.
MessageLabs' decision to offer all its customers a spam blocking SLA is a sign that the e-mail security market is approaching maturity, according to analysts.
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Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.
Anti-virus companies have played down the threat from the Nolor (aka Cailont) mass-mailing e-mail worm, a "garden variety" virus that spreads by sending itself to Windows address book entries through an executable attachment.
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A series of follies by antivirus provider Symantec could well lead customers deeper into a quagmire of confusion and panic, says Fran Foo.
An excellent all-in-one PC defence: Norton Internet Security 2004 is the best all-in-one security suite, thanks to its fine spam filter.
Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.
AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition is a pretty good, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software for complete malware protection.
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.
Most of us "set and forget" our anti-virus software. But to be safe, you should regularly check that the automatic update feature has not been disabled by a virus.
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