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Virtual malware labs are 'broken': Webroot

Virtual malware labs are 'broken': Webroot

Using virtual labs to understand and dissect malware is a "broken" malware defence technique, according to Webroot managing director for Asia Pacific Crispin Kerr, who says that while the method may help detection, it doesn't provide a cure for computers that get infected.

February 20th, 2012 in Security by Michael Lee Comment 1 Vote
Making security sexy

Making security sexy

The main reason why we install security software, like anti-virus products, is because we're afraid of the repercussions if we don't. It's not entirely exciting, and it's more of a chore than a rewarding experience, but could this change if we made security sexy?

February 16th, 2012 in Security by Michael Lee 1 Comment 8 Votes
Our network was compromised: Symantec

Our network was compromised: Symantec

Symantec has revealed that a security breach in 2006 led to the theft of source code for some of its flagship products, backtracking on earlier statements that its network had not been hacked.

January 19th, 2012 in Security by Steven Musil Comment Vote
Westpac ditches PC Tools for BitDefender

Westpac ditches PC Tools for BitDefender

Westpac has dumped PC Tools as the antivirus product to protect its customers, picking up one of BitDefender's products instead.

January 11th, 2012 in Security by Michael Lee Comment Vote
Stolen Symantec antivirus code was old

Stolen Symantec antivirus code was old

Symantec source code that was recently lifted by hackers is from two old enterprise products unrelated to the company's current consumer software, according to the antivirus vendor.

January 9th, 2012 in Security by Lance Whitney Comment Vote
Best security suites for 2012

Best security suites for 2012

Here's our top five security suites for the year of 2012, as rated by Download.com.

November 7th, 2011 in Security by Staff Writers Comment 2 Votes
New security suites: performance comparison

New security suites: performance comparison

One of the largest concerns when installing an antivirus or security suite is how much it will slow down your system. Lucky for you, we've got our benchmarking fingers ready.

November 7th, 2011 in Security by Seth Rosenblatt 1 Comment 2 Votes
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012

Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012

In a year of competitive overhauls, Webroot's SecureAnywhere stands out for being an entirely new program with the smallest installer around. Fast scans, a combo of competitive features and sharp performance make this the suite to watch in the coming year.

November 7th, 2011 in Security by Seth Rosenblatt Comment 1 Vote

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Before accusing me of fudging the figures, that was the percentage in April, the latest available. It seems that as the advantage of the ...

4 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Currently about 50% of connections are at the 100Mb/s rate.
As a consequence, ARPU is significantly higher than the projected figures.

4 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Currently about 50% of connections are at the 100Mb/s rate.
As a consequence, ARPU is significantly higher than the projected figures.

4 hours ago by GregoryB1 on NBN FUD: will Abbott ever learn?

Wireless currently carries less than 2% of total internet data traffic. Simply to carry the existing traffic, we would need 50 times the ...

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The stupidest part about a wireless solution for the burbs is that it will actually cost more to put an antenna on the roof to get the si...

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The problem is not range of the cell in the urban areas where Turnbull wants LTE instead of fibre, it is the number of users. In urban ar...

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Sorry no deal Cinders, I'd rather send my money to someone and watch them desperately try to stop the NBN as this has much better enterta...

11 hours ago by Hubert Cumberdale on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

What else can you expect from a Dodo customer?

11 hours ago by Hubert Cumberdale on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

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Oh please dont be unkind, I gotta have some fan's. btw I agree I dont set the standard, but who does I wonder?

13 hours ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

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14 hours ago by Beta on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

War talk dominates #AusCERT 2012 - http://t.co/SlBpMj0c - #security #cyber

So we agree it was a stupid idea and even stupider comment then ;-)

14 hours ago by Beta on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

Not you obviously ;-)

And stop giving yourself thumbs up FFS.

14 hours ago by Beta on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

Ok Beta, understand now, just one point who sets the standard?

14 hours ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

Oh no Beta you misunderstand me. I like my waterfront home and deep water jetty, it's those "other" people who can move to Willunga.

14 hours ago by Doubt on NBN users opt for 100Mbps

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