News (54)

  • Microsoft probes AntiSpyware Trojan

    Microsoft is investigating a piece of malicious code that targets the recently released beta version of its AntiSpyware product.

  • Qaz.trojan infects networks

    There's a new Trojan horse in town called Qaz.trojan (W32.HLLW.QAZ.A). This malicious code spreads within a network of shared computer systems, infecting the Notepad.exe file

  • Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

    Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

  • Who's afraid of the security nightmare?

    Horror stories, conspiracy theories and the end of the world as we know it. ZDNet talks to Paul Ducklin, head of global support at anti-virus software vendor Sophos about the online and offline threats of viruses.

  • Trojan singles out Comm Bank customers

    Security firm F-Secure has discovered a password stealing trojan targeting Commonwealth Bank users -- and the malware isn't being detected by the free antivirus software the bank is offering its online users.

More News >

Blogs (2)

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Microsoft's AV success may lead to PR disaster?

    Microsoft launched its Windows Live OneCare antivirus package in the US earlier this year and instantly grabbed 15 percent of the market; although this may be good in terms of short term revenue, it could completely wreck everything the software giant has invested in improving its reputation for security.

  • Have rootkits defeated the security industry?

    Rootkits, which alter the kernel of an operating system and allow malicious code to hide from security software, seem to have stumped the security industry.

Features and Case Studies (20)

  • Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

    One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

  • Dangerous trojan in SoBig.F worm?

    The worst part of SoBig.F may not be that it is spreading quickly and bogging down networks. Several antivirus companies have discovered that this worm carries a hidden Trojan.

  • Hauri who?

    Korean antivirus firm Hauri has kept a low profile since its inception in 1998 but things are set to change, its president and CEO told ZDNet Australia. Additional reading: Anti-virus protection tips for today's enterprise

  • Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

    The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

  • Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

    Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

More Features and Case Studies >

Reviews (33)

  • McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

    Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.

  • Microsoft moves into antivirus realm

    Antivirus software makers aim to protect users against Internet threats, but now have to face a new threat of their own: Microsoft.

  • Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

    One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

  • How to stop your PC from spying on you

    Viruses may be on the decline this year, but other threats--like Trojan horses and spyware--are on the rise. We tell you how these pests work--and how to protect your system from harm.

  • CA eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1

    eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1 is a dependable antiviral crusader that's worth a look only if you're already running antispyware and firewall software.

More Reviews >

Create an e-mail alert for "antivirus"
ZDNet Australia Alerts is an e-mail alert service which provides personalised news, features and reviews to readers’ inbox on an hourly, daily and weekly basis.
Alert:
antivirus


Frequency: *

Filter Tags

  1. Popularity: 2 ad-aware
  2. Popularity: 3 adware
  3. Popularity: 6 anti
  4. Popularity: 7 anti-virus
  5. Popularity: 2 apple
  6. Popularity: 3 auscert
  7. Popularity: 3 browser
  8. Popularity: 4 business
  9. Popularity: 3 ca
  10. Popularity: 3 cracker
  11. Popularity: 3 email virus
  12. Popularity: 3 etrust
  13. Popularity: 6 european union
  14. Popularity: 3 f-secure
  15. Popularity: 9 firewall
  16. Popularity: 3 firewalls
  17. Popularity: 4 hacker
  18. Popularity: 3 internet
  19. Popularity: 3 intrusion
  20. Popularity: 3 ips
  21. Popularity: 3 isp
  22. Popularity: 2 kaspersky
  23. Popularity: 11 malware
  24. Popularity: 7 mcafee
  25. Popularity: 3 microsoft
  26. Popularity: 2 mobile
  27. Popularity: 3 network
  28. Popularity: 4 norton
  29. Popularity: 3 pc
  30. Popularity: 35 security
  31. Popularity: 6 software
  32. Popularity: 6 sophos
  33. Popularity: 2 sp2
  34. Popularity: 5 spam
  35. Popularity: 13 spyware
  36. Popularity: 9 symantec
  37. Popularity: 4 systems
  38. Popularity: 6 t&b
  39. Popularity: 4 techrepublic
  40. Popularity: 3 trojan horse
  41. Popularity: 2 trojans
  42. Popularity: 33 virus
  43. Popularity: 3 viruses
  44. Popularity: 3 vulnerabilities
  45. Popularity: 2 webroot
  46. Popularity: 6 windows
  47. Popularity: 18 worm
  48. Popularity: 3 xp
  49. Popularity: 2 yahoo
  50. Popularity: 2 yim
Sponsored content

Power Centre - Content from our premier sponsors

Blogs

  • Alex Serpo Is green IT a marketing fad?
    It seems that green IT has dropped off the radar, with other technology issues moving to the fore. But was green IT ever a real technology movement, or was it just a marketing fad?
  • Array Gutless studios have the wrong target
    I have one word for the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT). Gutless.
  • Array NBN needs workers on board
    Without consensus on labour issues, the eventual winner of the NBN may end up as little more than a lame duck and a cashed-up symbol of the conflict between the desire for progress and the lack of mechanisms to deliver it.
  • More blogs »

Back to top

Featured