Antivirus (AV) stories - Page 3
Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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In recent years, user privacy and security have become paramount, while criminals attempt to coerce, steal and manipulate users for their data.
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
Survey finds businesses stung with $16m hidden cybersecurity costs every year
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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New research from Bromium has found the hidden costs of 'detect-to-protect' security are immense with businesses being blindsided every year.
US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.
Hackers speak: Privileged accounts best way to steal data
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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From the mouths of the hackers themselves, organisations' privileged accounts are the most attractive targets for gaining access to critical data.
Cylance announces AI-driven next generation consumer antivirus
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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CylancePROTECT Home Edition uses AI to extend smart, simple security that prevents execution of malware from corporate office to home office.
The need for internet security on your devices
Mon, 29th May 2017
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As cybercrime costs Kiwis over £257m annually, securing your devices with robust internet security is crucial to thwart hackers.
IObit & Malwarebytes spat continues as 'legitimate' program is blacklisted as PUP
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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IObit criticises Malwarebytes for flagging its Advanced SystemCare as a PUP without warning; tension has existed between the companies since 2010.
Cylance outshines competition in AV testing stakes
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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AI security provider Cylance has beaten five of the top legacy AV vendors in a test designed to analyse unknown and known malware detection.
Carbon Black claims 'breakthrough' approach to endpoint security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Carbon Black has eyed endpoint security market, with the launch of a new solution that it claims stops more attacks than machine learning antivirus.
ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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For a package that's unobtrusive and that doesn't strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you're looking for.
Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Wedge Networks teams up with Cylance to enhance telco security, integrating AI for real-time, large-scale threat prevention.
CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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CrowdStrike has delivered the first signature-less machine learning engine to be incorporated into VirusTotal's malware scanning service.
ESET picks up 95th VB100 award for NOD32 Antivirus
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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The independent testing authority published its first comparative review of business and consumer products on Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant
Sun, 29th May 2016
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Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.
Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs
Wed, 18th May 2016
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A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.
New Windows 10 security solutions from ESET released
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Anti-virus security firm ESET has announced the availability of its new security solutions for Windows home users.
Bitdefender updates mobile security and antivirus offering
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Bitdefender boosts mobile defence with mugshot-snapping feature to outfox snoops and smart-trusted network recognition.
Eset rolls out raft of business product updates
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Eset has released the latest version of a number of its business offerings, providing a range of new features.