Millions of net users hit by scareware Oct 20, 2009
BEIJING, October 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Despite continued warnings in the media and by anti-virus software firms, millions of Internet users are falling victim to scams that leave them open to hacking and identity theft, Internet security firm Symantec said this week. In particular more than 40 million Internet users have in the last year fallen victim to criminals targeting them with fake security software. (Xinhuanet, China)
Antivirus showdown Oct 20, 2009
Antivirus bake-off - Kaspersky Internet Security (1) - Small Business ... 1 of 4Kaspersky Internet Security ... Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 ($80) is billed as a home and small-office product. (CNN -- Money)
Millions tricked by 'scareware' Oct 19, 2009
Online criminals are making millions of pounds by convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software, internet security experts claim. Symantec says more than 40 million people have fallen victim to the "scareware" scam in the past 12 months. (BBC News -- Technology)
Win a copy of AVG 9! Oct 15, 2009
com is giving away five copies of AVG Internet Security 9 valued at R400 each. AVG Internet Security will ensure that you have peace of mind whenever you're surfing the net thanks to its extensive features ... The next addition to AVG Internet Security 9 is the Identity Protection tool which makes sure that your personal details are always stowed away. (iAfrica.com)
Silicon Valley, Boston venture capitalists flock to Atlanta Oct 14, 2009
Silicon Valley, Boston VCs flock to Atlanta - Atlanta Business Chronicle. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
75% of youngsters say they 'cannot live' without internet Oct 14, 2009
Despite high-profile examples of internet security breaches, such as the recent incident of phishing email scams, 76% of the survey group thought the internet was a safe place "as long as you know what you're doing". "Probably the middle-aged are the most vulnerable," said Open University psychologist Graham Jones. (BBC News -- UK)
People Are Still The Weakest Link In Computer And Internet Security, Study Finds Oct 14, 2009
14, 2009) Two decades ago, studies showed that computer users were violating best practices for setting up hack-proof passwords, and not much has changed since then. What's clear, say researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and IT University in Copenhagen, is that until human factors/ergonomics methods are applied to the problem, it isn't likely to go away. (Science Daily)
Calyptix earns national honor Oct 13, 2009
an Internet security firm based in Charlotte, recently won Best in Show honors at the seventh annual SMB Nation Fall Conference in Las Vegas ... Calyptix, founded in Charlotte and based in the University City area, develops Internet security products designed specifically for small businesses. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Your Career: Tweeting for your boss Oct 12, 2009
Marian Merritt, the companys Internet Security Advocate, intermingles personal and work-related tweets on her Twitter account: Landed at LAX. Gals behind me didnt stop yakking (LOUDLY) for ten hrs. and Does your school group want FREE Family Online Safety brochures from Norton. (MSNBC -- Business)
Survey: Parents say online safety is top concern, but not taking action Oct 10, 2009
Talk to other parents and use online resources like Twitter to connect with Internet security experts for good advice on articles and Web sites focused. Panda Security produced a video for , and parents are able to post their own video responses and keep the dialogue going about what kids are doing on the Internet and how parents are keeping them safe. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
200 Student Sleuths Vie Tonight in NYU-Poly Cyber War Games Oct 10, 2009
For 24 hours, undergraduate and graduate students from the United States, Mexico, Germany, Austria, China, India and Brazil will work from their home computers, watching how they stack up on a virtual scoreboard and exchanging information with graduate students of NYU-Polys Information Systems and Internet Security Lab on a chat board and Facebook at. This years challenge was designed by two world-famous white hat hackers who fight real-life cyber-crime, Stephen Ridley of Matasano... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comcast to Warn PC Users If They're Infected Oct 9, 2009
Comcast high-speed Internet customers are provided with a free download of the McAfee Internet Security Suite, which will be available as long as they remain Comcast customers. A Comcast toolbar, meanwhile, includes spyware detection and removal, a pop-up ad blocker, and anti-phishing software. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Comcast Sniffs Out Bots Oct 9, 2009
Comcast offers the McAfee Internet Security Suite (valued at $120) to broadband customers for no extra charge, as well as a Web toolbar that includes spyware detection and removal, a pop-up ad blocker and anti-phishing software. "As the nation's largest residential Internet service provider, our goal is to provide a safe and secure Internet experience for our customers," said Mitch Bowling, senior vice president and general manager of Comcast's online services. (Multichannel News)
Comcast Unveils Comprehensive "Constant Guard" Internet Security Program Oct 9, 2009
McAfee Internet Security Suite (a $120 value, available at no additional charge to Comcast High-Speed Internet customers in a single download from ) provides customers with a comprehensive set of security tools designed to protect against a variety of online threats, including viruses. Comcast Toolbar (free download from ) includes spyware detection and removal, a pop-up ad blocker and anti-phishing software. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Domain chains fall away Oct 3, 2009
It also takes aim at Symantec, Kaspersky and McAfee, which provide total Internet security solutions, Microsoft claims that MSE uses less memory and disk space than these often bloated machine-hogging products. The system comes armed with a dynamic signature service, which checks programs against an up to date database of virus definitions, it has a small memory foot print and runs unobtrusively in the background offering just the essentials as its name suggests. (Asia Times Online)
Playing on a YouTube Near You: Trend Micro Fearless Web Oct 3, 2009
Trend Micro Internet Security: Achieving Critical Acclaim ... Perhaps online naughtiness wouldn't have ensued if parents had installed Trend Micro Internet Security ... With enhanced parental controls, Trend Micro(TM) Internet Security helps parents protect their children from inappropriate content by blocking Web sites, monitoring online activity and allowing parents to control how long their kids stay online and which sites they visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
World's spam capital Oct 1, 2009
According to the 2008 Annual Security Report by Internet security firm MessageLabs, 81 ... Internet security firms say the money is lost primarily through the disruption caused to business by malicious software and viruses lost productivity through system downtime, slow system response times, technicians' time, extra hardware and software. (iAfrica.com)
Microsoft’s free antivirus program changes game Oct 1, 2009
But Symantec s Norton Internet Security 2010 costs $70, which includes just one year of vital updates. After that, you must pay another $60 to update the program. (Boston Globe)
How much government control in cybercrisis? Sep 30, 2009
In this file photo, an employee of Korea Internet Security Center works at a monitoring room in Seoul, South Korea. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Money hungry: the changing face of malware Sep 30, 2009
Internet security companies say the organised criminal groups using Clampi an 00004000 d its clones are monitoring at least 4500 finance-related websites on the internet ... But now criminal organisations in places such as , Nigeria, China and other parts of Asia have moved into the scene and, according to a recent report from the Geneva Internet Security Conference, their scams cost businesses, banks and individuals a total of $US1 trillion in 2008 ... Sean Richmond, senior technology... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
* [ LETTERS ] Sep 25, 2009
Monitor Internet security. Using the Internet to buy books or getting an online membership to read articles is very common in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pioneering cyber-security center to transform crime prevention Sep 24, 2009
"The combination of next-generation content-processor technology and more sophisticated rulesets will improve internet security beyond recognition, ensuring more threats and attacks are prevented or mitigated at a much earlier stage," Dr Sezer comments ... Smaller versions are also planned for deployment in individual properties, delivering a 'defence in depth' internet security solution. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
AV Tests Find That Reputation Really Does Count Sep 23, 2009
With Trend Micro Internet Security and McAfee Total Protection, NSS compared how the software did with reputation-based detection turned both on and off ... Overall, Trend Micro Internet Security performed best in the NSS tests, catching malware 96 ... The number-two-ranked product, Kaspersky Internet Security, also uses a reputation system, although NSS wasn't able to turn it off to see how much it helped with detection. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
DEMOfall 09 Showcases Significant New Emerging Technologies Sep 23, 2009
Webroot's Internet Security Complete - a hybrid desktop/Web-based software solution that provides consumers with real-time threat defense, identity protection, password management and file sharing from any computer or smartphone. Intelius, Inc.'s DateCheck - a free mobile application that lets online dating users identify the validity of who they are interacting with online via name, number or email address. (PR Newswire)
Host-based Intrusion Prevention Sys... Sep 22, 2009
Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems: Is a HIPS the Best PC Antivirus for Internet Security Protection ... Is a HIPS the Best PC Antivirus for Internet Security Protection. (Suite101.com)
Norton Internet Security 2010: 'Reputation Tech' Sep 22, 2009
Norton Internet Security 2010: 'Reputation Tech ... Symantec promises Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton Antivirus 2010 will turn the tables on would-be spammers and hackers by using technology that evaluates the reputations of the files and applications running on your PC on the fly. (eSecurityPlanet)
New language protects home PCs Sep 20, 2009
Companies, banks and other organisations take internet security very seriously, erecting firewalls and IT departments to protect them from attacks. But domestic and small office networks are just as vulnerable to hacking, malicious computer code, worms and viruses. (India Times)
Controlling the language of security Sep 19, 2009
Companies, banks, and other organizations take internet security very seriously and usually have firewalls and IT departments to protect them from attack as a matter of course. Domestic and small office networks are just as vulnerable to hacking, malicious computer code, worms, viruses, and eavesdropping. (EurekAlert!)
Google's Buy of reCAPTCHA Hurt Internet Security? Sep 18, 2009
Google's Buy of reCAPTCHA Hurt Internet Security ... Google's Buy of reCAPTCHA Hurt Internet Security ... the word-verification Internet security organization, was a natural progression for the. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
S.D. may propose putting inmate records on Internet Sep 16, 2009
But Reisch said Internet security measures have improved so much in the last eight years that such sites can be protected from hackers ... Nesselhuf said Monday he agrees that Internet security is much better now, but a hacker still might be able to disrupt a site carrying information about inmates. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Top Nettop? Sep 16, 2009
The only other bundled software is the trial version of Trend Micro's Internet security suite; the C300 is the first PC we've seen in a long time that comes with neither Microsoft Works nor the trial version of the Microsoft Office productivity package. (Hint to buyers: Download the free, Office-compatible , or explore online apps like Google Docs. (HardwareCentral)
Cyber criminals eye networking sites Sep 13, 2009
In its approach to online security, Symantec announced new ve 00004000 rsions of its security product, Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton Anti Virus 2010. According to Symantec, Norton IS and AV 2010 leverage a new model of security, code-named Quorum, using cloud-based intelligence technology which is advanced beyond the traditional and behaviour-based detection. (India Times)
NALS meeting will discuss Internet Sep 13, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009. NALS is a professional association for legal assistants, legal secretaries, court clerks and anyone working under the supervision of an attorney. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Microsoft Steps Up the War on Hackers Sep 12, 2009
And Symantec's Norton Internet Security, which I use on my home Windows systems, has recently developed the annoying habit of demanding that I reboot my system to install updates a couple times a week. Unfortunately, I don't expect computer makers will install Security Essentials on new PCs. (BusinessWeek)
Review: Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Sep 11, 2009
Toshiba also provides a nifty side-of-screen pop-out menu for controlling the Webcam, along with miscellaneous utilities and the trial version of Norton Internet Security 2009. The netbook's 10. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Zombie zone: Hong Kong is spam capital of the world Sep 11, 2009
According to a report by internet security firm MessageLabs, 81. 3% of emails sent to Hong Kong computer users last year were spam, more than in any other territory or country in the world. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
VASCO Launches New aXsGUARD Identifier Sep 10, 2009
With the new version, we have reduced the administrative tasks and costs associated with the installations for IT departments," says Jan Valcke, President and COO at VASCO Data Security. About VASCO VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 9,000 companies in more... (PR Newswire)
Hong Kong named world's spam capital Sep 10, 2009
5 billion HK dollars) in 2001, for example," he said. Internet security firms say the money is lost primarily through the disruption caused to business by malicious software and viruses - lost productivity through system downtime, slow system response times, technicians' time, extra hardware and software. Bleaken analysed data gathered by MessageLabs for a research paper entitled "Hong Kong and the Internet: Key Threats, Current Trends". "Proximity to the rest of China - a spammers' haven" is... (Channelnewsasia.com)
New protection system to anticipate PC invaders Sep 10, 2009
Symantec introduces Quorum in its new Norton Internet Security 2010 suite for consumers priced at $70 for a one-year subscription; McAfee's consumer subscription is priced similarly. Panda Security's free consumer version of its Panda Cloud anti-virus product has been out since April. (USA Today -- Tech)
O2 Scoops Top Prize in PC Advisor Broadband Survey, Sponsored by Broadband Genie Sep 10, 2009
Felix Geyr, O2 head of home and broadband, said: "We are delighted to win this award for O2 Broadband. It has been a great year for us and we believe we have a great value product at a good price. Our customers get peace of mind when they buy from us with added benefits like access to free internet security, free UK customer service and no connection charges. Thanks to everyone who voted for us and we are looking forward to an exciting year ahead.". PC Advisor editor Paul Trotter added: "With... (PR Newswire)
Going for freeware? Think again, says Symantec Sep 9, 2009
On related matter, Symantec would include a new feature called reputation to tackle undiscovered malware in its new products Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010. Instead of putting applications on a whitelist or blacklist, or relying solely on traditional signatures, every application is assigned a reputation value to identify whether it is safe to use or otherwise. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Using Cybercitizens to Hunt Down Hackers Sep 8, 2009
On Sept. 9, when its new Norton Internet Security is introduced, Symantec will ask customers to opt in to a program that will collect data about attempted computer intrusions and then forward the information to authorities ... "If any company can do something to [improve Internet security], it's a huge service for the online community.". (BusinessWeek)
Related: Study finds prime time on the Internet is 10 p.m. Sep 5, 2009
-based Internet security firm Arbor Networks found that people using the Internet at work and school produce a smaller traffic peak around 3 p.m. Central time on weekdays. Internet activity then declines as people head home. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Why laptop searches are wrong Sep 4, 2009
Ira Winkler is president of Internet Security Advisors Group and author of the book Spies Among Us. He can be contacted through his Web site. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Can you trust free antivirus software? Sep 4, 2009
The AVG app and Comodo Internet Security both default to installing unnecessary search or social networking browser toolbars (you can opt out during program installation), and many free apps display ads urging you to buy the paid versions. Avira's daily pop-up ads are the most intrusive, but Avast, AVG, and PC Tools Antivirus Free Edition all display ads in some form as well. (MSNBC -- Crime)
AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak Sep 3, 2009
Of these, all but one -- Jimmy Links -- have been branded adware and/or spyware by one or more Internet security firms. All the sites offer a game or, as in the case of "purityscan," an application that purports to search for and remove porn from computers. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Computer Security Sep 3, 2009
- a free Web service that describes the state of Internet security ... - Studies Internet security vulnerabilities, provides incident response services, and publishes security alerts and computer virus information. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
VASCO Launches New Version of DIGIPASS CertiID Sep 3, 2009
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 9,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including almost 1,300 international financial institutions. (PR Newswire)
Examiner.com expands local news with NowPublic buy Sep 2, 2009
Jessica Biel has overtaken Brad Pitt as the most dangerous celebrity to search in cyberspace, according to Internet security company McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE). For the third year in a row, McAfee researched Hollywoods glamorous stars and pop cultures most famous people to reveal the riskiest celebrities on the Web. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Top 10 Great Gadgets for Any Student Sep 2, 2009
MacBook Pro 13" The new 2.26 GHz, 13-inch is a great value this summer for students heading back to school. Along with any new Mac, Apple will throw in a free 8 gigabyte iPod Touch. It's sleek, thin and light, with a durable aluminum enclosure. And it will easily slide into a backpack or briefcase. The new built-in battery provides up to seven hours of power and will last up to five years -- which means fewer batteries in landfills. A new SD card and FireWire 800 makes transferring video and... (ABC News)
Smartphone Users Oblivious to Security Sep 1, 2009
The report also highlights the iPhone crowd as particularly vulnerable when it comes to Internet security. "Web-browsing functionalities that make the iPhone so attractive to gadget lovers also make them more susceptible to Internet-related threats compared to other smartphone users," Trend Micro said, pointing to a recently patched () handling. (eSecurityPlanet)
Most dangerous celeb searches Aug 31, 2009
According to Internet security company McAfee, Inc., searching for Jessica Biel on the Internet could prove to be extremely risky for your computer ... Jessica Biel: Jessica Biel has overtaken as the most dangerous celebrity to search in cyberspace, according to Internet security company McAfee, Inc. Major buzz about her figure and high-profile relationship with Justin Timberlake makes Jessica Biel an easy target for spammers and hackers. (India Times, India)
Macs in crosshairs of hackers Aug 31, 2009
Macwelt magazine sees two usable security programmes for Mac OS: Norton Internet Security for Mac from Symantec and VirusBarrier from Intego. Installing anti-virus software is just part of the battle, Candid Wuest says. (India Times)
Whos watching? Aug 30, 2009
A little Internet security goes a long way when it comes to keeping your secrets a secret - News-Record photo illustration by Nathan Payne. By J.D. STETSON, News-Record Writer. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bill Allows Obama to Seize Internet in Crisis Aug 29, 2009
says that the president would be able to declare a cybersecurity emergency" relating to "non-governmental" computer networks and do what's necessary to respond to the threat. Other sections of the bill, which is authored by U.S Sen. Jay Rockefeller, a West Virginia Democrat, include a federal certification program for "cybersecurity professionals," and a requirement that certain computer systems and networks in the private sector be managed by people who have been awarded that license. "I think... (Newsmax)
Gonzalez agrees to plea in hacking case Aug 29, 2009
The severity of the penalty reflects how much damage Gonzalez caused to credit card companies and merchants, who had to clean up the mess he left behind, said Richard Smith, principal at Boston Software Forensics, an Internet security firm. Although a guilty plea from Gonzalez will imprison one of the nation s most notorious cybercriminals, Smith said his removal will not significantly lessen the danger to consumers. (Boston Globe)
BILL WOULD GIVE OBAMA 'EMERGENCY' CONTROL OF INTERNET Aug 29, 2009
The Internet Security Alliance's Clinton adds that his group is "supportive of increased federal involvement to enhance cyber security, but we believe that the wrong approach, as embodied in this bill as introduced, will be counterproductive both from an national economic and national secuity perspective.". Update at 3:14 p.m. PDT: I just talked to Jena Longo, deputy communications director for the Senate Commerce committee, on the phone. (The Drudge Report)
Jessica book sales fall short Aug 29, 2009
For the third year in a row, Internet security company McAfee presents. These flashy cars sure are hot - but they'll cost ya. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Phishing drops as users get smarter Aug 28, 2009
That is a huge, precipitous decline in the amount of phishing, said Kris Lamb, director of the X-Force research team in IBMs Internet Security Systems division, which did the report. But I wouldnt tell anybody that phishing has died as a threat. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Infotainment Aug 27, 2009
An online search for actress Jessica Biel is the most likely to land a Web surfer on a site hosting spyware, a virus or other malware, Internet security firm McAfee warned. Biel, 27, who starred in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and other films, has overtaken Hollywood heartthrob Brad. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Google surfs the Web in Hawaiian language Aug 27, 2009
Google's got a new way to surf the Internet, Hawaiian style - CNN.com. Google's got a new way to surf the Internet, Hawaiian style. (CNN)
Yahoo to Compete with Bing Despite Microsoft Deal Aug 27, 2009
A box powered by Internet security company McAfee Inc, will filter dangerous links. Videos will play without leaving the search page. (Newsmax)
Lenovo's Value Netbook Aug 26, 2009
Lenovo's conventional Windows offerings include trial versions of Microsoft Office Home nt, Norton Internet Security 2009, and the Carbonite online backup and ID Vault online banking and shopping security services. The S10-2's implementation of VeriFace, the company's security software that uses the webcam above the screen to make your face your password for Windows logon and folder encryption, worked more smoothly than those of other Lenovo PCs we've tried lately (i. (HardwareCentral)
Jessica Biel, Beyonce Top Risky Web Celebs Aug 26, 2009
According to the Internet security company, if you search the Web for Biel-related downloads, you have a one in five chance of infecting your computer with spyware, viruses, spam and other malware. Searches for Web sites related to Beyonce, who has come in second place for two years in a row, will bring up a site linking to dangerous malware and spyware. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
McAfee: 'Jessica Biel' Search is Most Risky Aug 26, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Jessica Biel has overtaken Brad Pitt as the most dangerous celebrity to search in cyberspace, according to Internet security company McAfee Inc.. For the third consecutive year, McAfee surveyed which A-list celebrity was the riskiest to track on the Internet after Pitt topped the list last year and Paris Hilton came in first in 2007. (Datamation)
