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Closing the zero-day window - Defending against virus attacks before the updates arrive
White Papers Eventually, each new virus is identified and anti-virus software all over the world is updated to defend against it. But what happens in the hours before anti-virus profiles can be created and distributed?
[October 15, 2005, 3:00]
UK firm claims patents on Internet downloading
News A UK company claims to own a number of patents that relate to the process of downloading software and virus-protection updates over the Internet. We have various patents that cover various ways of downloading software updates over the Web...
[June 14, 2004, 17:40]
Biggest bullshit Microsoft came up with
Member Review Irritating pop-ups from Microsoft Security Center for virus updates and updates available. If you are on a secured network, no virus should come in. Computer went from decent to a snail. Read downloads before install to prevent spyware and stay out...
[March 15, 2005, 13:50]
Virus protectors get a brand new bag
News The technology automatically updates all subscribers over the Internet with virus recognition patterns whenever one of those computers encounters a new virus. But even that stand-alone product will eventually be connected to the Digital Immune...
[October 4, 1999, 9:01]
MyDoom mutation attacks Microsoft
News A new version of the mass-mailing MyDoom virus has hit the Net, aiming data attacks at Microsoft's Web site and interfering with an infected PC's ability to access downloadable security-software updates, antivirus companies said on Wednesday.
[January 29, 2004, 8:50]
*SMobile Security Shield for Symbian
Downloads Subscription-based licensing entitles the user to one year of automatic, OTA virus definition updates, with seamless license transfer (when moving to a new device) as well as automatic, over-the-air application updates.Security Shield has been...
[October 15, 2008, 8:00]
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
Downloads Avira offers: Extensive Malware Recognition of viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, worms; Automatic incremental updates of antivirus signatures, engine and entire software; Permanent virus protection, with Virus Guard real time monitoring...
[August 5, 2009, 22:44]
Big Business bears brunt of security attacks
Talkback According to the research, the overwhelming majority of anti-virus products rely on the user periodically polling the anti-virus vendors for signature updates. Conventional anti-virus software is not providing the protection that UK companies need.
[April 27, 2004, 17:37]
Security firm in email deletion fiasco
Talkback Since version 7 there is a flaw in the virus updater of MailSecurity. Since their Virus definition updater does not work properly only some of my customer were effected. It updates twice and than hangs and never updates again.
[March 5, 2005, 8:07]
UK patent firm details ambitious claim
News The company refuses to say which companies it is talking to, but has said that its claim extends to software and virus-protection updates. Like the later patents, much of the explanatory information was focused on electronic publishing and appears...
[June 21, 2004, 17:45]
F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus for Pocket PC 2003
Downloads Protection against harmful content is required on every smartphone.The SolutionThe easiest and the most efficient way to get the required protection is a wireless antivirus service, which allows automated distribution of the antivirus software and...
[December 22, 2005, 6:00]
Symantec raises Norton prices
News The updates include traditional virus signatures and product enhancements, which are a new feature and part of Symantec's move to a subscription model. The changes reflect that customers now get software enhancements in addition to virus signatures...
[October 13, 2005, 10:40]
Microsoft forms antivirus alliance
News The Virus Information Alliance Web site has been set up to carry latest incident reports on viruses with severity ratings of moderate to high; consumer security updates; best practices for infections and denial of service attacks; tools; and...
[May 20, 2003, 11:00]
Reasons to Be Diligent About Scanning Your Computer for Spyware
White Papers No matter which type of anti-virus one has one needs to be sure that he or she updates it daily. Anti-virus and anti-spyware programs today offer the best protection from unwanted downloads and pop-ups that money can buy.
[June 9, 2006, 0:00]
F-Secure Mobile Security for Series 80
Downloads The antivirus database is updated invisibly in the background when a data connection is used for emails, web browsing etc.Key FeaturesTransparent real-time protection against harmful content in the device and memory cardsAutomatic antivirus...
[December 22, 2005, 6:00]
End of the road for Win 98 support
Talkback The risk only really increases when you can no longer get anti-virus signatures, anti-spyware updates and Firefox updates. If, as you should be, you are running Win98 with a suitable Firewall, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus and use e.g.
[July 12, 2006, 10:20]
Is your anti-virus program still working? review
Reviews The product, like its popular home version, features automatic live updates of the latest signature files, yet they were getting hit with several variations of the Bagle virus, plus some other new viruses.
[June 15, 2004, 9:05]
Centrally managed antivirus software
News With a centrally managed antivirus solution, you have the benefit of downloading the virus signatures/definitions and software updates to a single server, thus requiring only one machine to be connected to the Internet on that port.
[January 8, 2003, 8:45]
Symantec reveals software-updating patents
News Security software maker Symantec Wednesday notified rivals that it owns a pair of patents covering its method for updating virus software and definitions incrementally. According to the company, the ability to update virus definitions and software...
[February 8, 2001, 13:52]
Windows Client Protection: What is it, and should you care?
Talkback Because when I read that, quote, "Microsoft Client Protection will be optimized for use with Active Directory and Windows Server Updates Services for distribution of client configuration and signature updates.unquote, I sooner think of...
[October 17, 2005, 23:06]
