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Tag Archives: viruses
The lowdown on antivirus testing, part 2
In my previous newsletter, which summarized a lecture delivered by Sarah Gordon, a former member of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, and Fraser Howard of the _Virus Bulletin_, I discussed the pros and cons of antivirus testing. Here … Continue reading
Virus Hoaxes
There are many viruses discovered every day, however few of them exist only in the imagination of the public or the press. Following is a list of viruses that DO NOT EXIST, despite the rumors. Please ignore any messages regarding … Continue reading
Quick Heal Mobile Security for Windows Review
Protect your mobile phones from malicious threats with Quick Heal Mobile Security. The Quick Heal Mobile Security is a complete security cover for your android phone. It protects your device and its contents using Anti-Theft feature and easy-to-update virus protection.. … Continue reading
What is an antivirus researcher?
People ask me all the time “what exactly is an antivirus researcher?” Sometimes I point them to the “what I do” section of this site, but lately it’s occurred to me that I might make a more formalized picture of … Continue reading
BullGuard Internet Security 12 Review
Bullguard has been producing Windows anti-virus and internet security software for the last nine years. Its latest IS product, Bullguard Internet Security 12, adds a firewall, parental control, PC tune-up, backup and a vulnerability scanner to the AV, spamfilter and … Continue reading
PC Tools Internet Security 2012 Review
PC Tools Internet Security Suite is an all-in-one security solution that includes virus protection, antispyware, identity protection, antispam, website ratings and file transfer protection. PC Tools Internet Security installs easily enough and doesn’t complain about other installed software, such as … Continue reading
Posted in Antivirus Reviews, PC Tools
Tagged Anti-virus software, AV Test, Internet Security, Internet Security 2012, Kaspersky, PC Tools, Spybot, viruses
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Comparison of anti-virus: what is the best?
There are many virus scanners. Paid and free. And they all promise to make your PC the best possible protection. But do they? For an ordinary user is that hard to check. Unless you have the misfortune that you’re anti-virus … Continue reading
Posted in Antivirus News
Tagged anti-spyware software, AV Comparatives, AV Test, AVG, Avira, Virus description, Virus list, virus scanners, viruses
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How Your Data Get Infected
Viruses can be written into almost any type of file, so it’s important to be aware of this when you add software to your system. There are known instances of viruses being accidentally included in licensed, shrink-wrapped software, but generally … Continue reading
Panda Software presents the beta version of its TruPrevent Technologies for the company
Panda Software launches the beta version of its TruPrevent Technologies for the company, the most intelligent technologies to combat unknown viruses and intrusions. These technologies represent a radical change in the way of apprehending Internet threats, from a traditional concept … Continue reading
Posted in Antivirus News, Panda antivirus
Tagged antivirus, antivirus software, Internet threats, Panda, Panda Antivirus, Panda Software, technologies, viruses
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Panda Internet Security 2012 review
An internet security product such as Panda Internet Security 2012 has to do two things, which often work against each other. Panda has a technology called Collective Intelligence, which is a cloud-based system for detecting, scanning, classifying and disinfecting thousands … Continue reading