Monthly Archives: February 2010
Adobe hit by major download security flaw
Software giant Adobe – the maker of Flash and Reader software that this week celebrated the 20th anniversary of Photoshop – has been hit by a major security vulnerability that is misrouting Mac updates to Windows updates.
Hot on the heels of controversy over known vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader 9.3.0, according to reports the Adobe Download Manager is flawed with a bug that allegedly allows hackers to remotely install malicious files on user’s PCs.
Norton 360 4.0 – Finally Out !!!!
Symantec’s Norton 360 v 4.0 is more than just a internet security or virus protection, its all in one solution for best pc security software. It also gives the better feature for storage and system utilities. Enriched in far more features in compare to the eariler edition, still Norton 360 v 4.0 provides the same feature as the Norton Internet Security 2010 did, which is the major drawback in the Symantec’s latest release.
Norton 360 is arguably the best-known software security suite in the world, but that doesn’t necessarily make it the best. However, in this latest version Symantec responds aggressively to user complaints concerning resource hogging while including improvements in botnet detection, warnings for suspicious online retailers, and virus-definition file updates pushed every 15 minutes.
Norton 360 4.0
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Symantec’s Norton 360 v 4.0 is more than just a internet security or virus protection, its all in one solution for pc security. It also gives the better feature for storage and system utilities. Enriched in far more features in compare to the eariler edition, still Norton 360 v 4.0 provides the same feature as the Norton Internet Security 2010 did, which is the major drawback in the Symantec’s latest release.
New Zbot Sample Thanks Antivirus Firms
Trend Micro security researchers spotted a new variant of the banking Trojan Zeus/Zbot which they named TROJ_ZBOT.BTM. The variant arrives through an e-mail whose senders sarcastically thank some antivirus firms because they seemingly helped the malware creators (e-mail senders) to improve their malicious software. The e-mail expresses particular gratitude to Avira and Kaspersky Lab.
Trend Micro states that the e-mail is exposed with the unpacking of a binary file which replicates and copies itself in the infected computer memory. The sarcastic message suggests that cyber criminals can watch the antivirus companies making malware detections so that they continuously modify their software against possible detection.
Buy Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 – Best Antivirus Software
Like other similar apps, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 takes you through a lengthy installation process, including the eventual removal of any non-compatible security software. But, once launched, it will not only take care of your file system, but also your email, web browsing and even IM conversations. All these filters can be tweaked in the program’s comprehensive settings menu.The program also includes the so called Proactive Defense, a special module that protects your system in real time and can take care of any suspicious behavior right on the spot. Kaspersky is a strong security antivirus, but the extra features only available in Internet Security mean that buyers should definitely test the full trial before committing to it. Also has Kaspersky Toolbar for Internet browsers to warn you about infected or unsafe websites.
Microsoft to Launch Free Anti-Virus Program in Bulgarian
US computer giant Microsoft is set to launch a free antivirus program, Microsoft Security Essentials, in a further 18 countries and 14 new languages, including Bulgarian, on February 17.
The software does not require registration or trial versions and updates can be downloaded directly from the Microsoft website after February 17.
Microsoft Security Essentials is offered as an additional benefit only for computers running genuine Windows and is being lauded as a great way to stop malicious codes.
Kaspersky Patents Hardware-Based Antivirus
Kaspersky Lab has announced they have received a U.S. patent for a hardware-based antivirus solution. The announcement emphasizes that the hardware operates below the level of rootkits and therefore can’t be bypassed by them.
The patent, #7,657,941, is entitled “Hardware-based anti-virus system,” is awarded to inventor Oleg V. Zaitsev (Technology Expert at Kaspersky Lab) and assigned to Kaspersky.
Microsoft systems crash following update
Infected machines could experience “blue screen” crashes.
Microsoft is warning users to scan their machines for malware following a recent string of system crashes.
The company said that one of the patches included in Tuesday’s monthly update was potentially causing a conflict with certain malware infections on Windows XP systems.
When installing the MS 10-015 patch, which addresses a vulnerability in the Windows kernel, the infected systems experienced the infamous “blue screen of death” system crash.
In order to avoid the crash, Microsoft is advising users to scan their systems with a trusted, up-to-date antivirus tool.The news first surfaced Thursday when the company disclosed reports on its security response blog of system crashes with the February update. The issue was later traced to the MS 10-015 bulletin and eventually found to be from a malware infection.
F-Secure Brings AntiVirus Protection For Mac OS X
Mac Protection from F-Secure Antivirus is a new product for computers with Mac OS X. Although it is known that very few viruses affect the Mac OS X, F-Secure Mac Protection will safeguard your PC against any of them out there.
For now, F-Secure Mac Protection is simply a Technology Preview, which means that it is in the testing phase. It is still not able to detect malware. It only detects a file based on the evidence. However, the ability to detect viruses, worms, trojans etc. will be implemented with a simple upgrade, when this product will be ready.
All users who will try F-Secure Mac Protection and will contribute to the improvement by giving suggestions and warnings or errors, will get F-Secure Mac Protection free for a year. And there is also a possibility of getting gifts from F-Secure.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010(KIS 2010) named Best in Class by PC for Alla in Sweden
Kaspersky Lab – a leading developer of antivirus software
Announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 has been awarded with the Best in Class by PC för Alla – Sweden’s most popular computer magazine.The award was announced in an article carried by the magazine’s February issue which reported on tests performed by the publication on eight of the most popular security packages available on the Swedish market. Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is described as being an ambitious security package with many smart functions over and above the usual antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-phishing technologies.
The Kaspersky Lab product was named ‘Best in Class’, beating Norton Internet Security 2010, Eset Smart Security 4, F-Secure Internet Security 2010, McAfee Internet Security 2010, Panda Global Protection 2010, Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 and Avast Antivirus 4.8.
