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Panda Antivirus has launched software for the Mac

thereviewcity — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:57:27 +0000

Panda Security has launched its latest product, this one is specifically made for Mac users.

Credit: Panda Security

The security firm today unveiled Panda Antivirus for the Mac, designed to defend Mac OS and OS X users against viruses, spyware, adware, and other forms of malware. In addition to scanning e-mail and local files on the Mac, the new software will prevent Mac users from unknowingly sending malware infected documents to friends and colleagues running Windows or any other operating system, Panda said.

Moving beyond the computer, the software will also scan iPhones, iPads, and iPods to make sure those portable gadgets aren’t delivering malware to other devices or to the Macs themselves.

Priced at $49.95 for a one-year license, Panda Antivirus for Mac can be downloaded from Panda’s Web site starting today. A free trial version is also available.

Panda’s announcement comes that same day that Apple is hosting a “Back to the Mac” event, at which it will discuss, among other things, the next major version of Mac OS X.

The question of whether Macs need antivirus protection has long been debated. Many experts and users have felt that the Mac’s relatively small market share has kept it off the radar of malware writers. But as its market share creeps up and more threats come directly from the Web rather than through local files, Mac users may find themselves more vulnerable.

In a recent interview with CNET, J.R. Smith, CEO of antivirus company AVG, said that even though there’s lot less malware for Macs, the threat does exist, especially with the browser as the potential port of entry.

At one point almost two years ago, even Apple was recommending that Mac users install antivirus software, pointing out that the Mac was susceptible to Web-based malware. However, the company quickly switched gears and removed that bit of advice from its Web site the following day.

On its end, Panda naturally is touting a need for its new Mac antivirus software.

“We are approaching a tipping point where it will soon be financially viable for cybercriminals to target their efforts at Mac users,” Ivan Fermon, senior vice president of product management for Panda Security, said in a statement. “When Apple reaches 15 percent market share worldwide, which Panda expects will happen very soon, we predict that hackers will begin to aggressively target attacks against this platform. The rapid increase in use of Apple-powered devices–iPhones, iPods, iPads–is also making the Mac platform a much more attractive target.”

According to market researchers IDC and Gartner, Apple isn’t yet in the top 5 PC vendors worldwide–Asus comes in at No. 5 with 5.4 percent market share–but in the U.S., Apple has reached the No. 3 spot with 10.6 percent of the market.

Panda said that it knows of around 5,000 strains of malware designed specifically to target Apple computers, with around 500 new samples popping up each month. The company pointed out that phishing scams and scareware rely on the trust of the victim rather than on malicious code, making them a potential threat to all computer users. More vulnerabilities are also being discovered on the Mac, added Panda, with 175 so far this year compared with only 34 in 2009.

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20020159-83.html#ixzz12yBQCoxw

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thereviewcity — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:17:16 +0000

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PC Tools Internet Security 2010

thereviewcity — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:08:28 +0000

Authour’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Published At	15th Oct 2009
Publisher	PC Tools
License	1Year 3User
Pricing	$49.95

PC Tools Internet Security 2010 Overview

PC Tools Internet Security includes both anti-spyware and anti-virus protection. It also features an automatic self-updating feature to keep your protection up to date at all times, ensuring the best spyware and virus fighting capabilities. As threats are becoming more complex to avoid detection, PC Tools Internet Security responds with new technology to stay one step ahead.

PC Tools Internet Security software is advanced technology designed especially for people, not just experts. It is automatically configured out of the box to give optimal protection with limited interaction, so all you need to do is install it for immediate and proven ongoing protection.

Main Features Of PC Tools Internet Security 2010

PC Tools Internet Security Suite offers powerful anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and spam protection in one application.
Frequent updates ensure that you are always protected against the latest known threats.
Protection from hackers, intruders and other unauthorized software or network attacks.
Detects, removes and blocks all types of spyware, adware, viruses, Trojans, worms, keyloggers and other online threats.
Spam filtering for protection against unsolicited email.
Intelligent automatic protection makes it simple to use for novices but configurable enough for expert users.

Pros:

Pc Tools Internet Security offers powerful anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and spam protection in one application.

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Best Antivirus Choice – Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

thereviewcity — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:50:59 +0000

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Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 is one of the most comprehensive security suites we’ve encountered, with everything covered from basic threat detection to a behavior-based prevention system to security for Symbian and Windows Mobile devices. Parental Controls allow you to manage your children’s internet activity by blocking Web sites and inappropriate content. It offers multiple levels of customization State awareness delays scheduled scans if other resource intensive behavior is underway.

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Norton Removal Tool

thereviewcity — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:17:24 +0000

How to uninstall Norton AntiVirus?

Before you begin:

Manual uninstallation should be tried only if all other methods fail.

Uninstall Norton by using the Control Panel. If you cannot uninstall in the recommended ways, then you can use the ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe removal utility.

To uninstall Norton AntiVirus by using the Control Panel

Windows 95/98/Me/NT

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Click the Install/Uninstall tab for Windows 95/98/Me/NT.
Click Norton AntiVirus in the list of installed programs, and then click Add/ (Remove in Windows 2000/XP.)
Follow the on-screen prompts, and then click Yes or “Yes to all” as needed.

Windows 2000/XP

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Click Add/Remove Programs.
Click Norton AntiVirus in the list of currently installed programs, and then click Remove.
Follow the on-screen prompts, and then click Yes or “Yes to all” as needed.

To uninstall Norton AntiVirus from the Program list

Click Start > Programs > Norton AntiVirus, & then click Uninstall Norton AntiVirus.
Follow the on-screen prompts, and then click Yes or “Yes to all” as needed.

To uninstall Norton AntiVirus by using the Rnav2003.exe removal utility

Only use this if you cannot uninstall Norton AntiVirus through Add/Remove Programs. Uninstalling Norton AntiVirus through Windows does a more thorough job of removing the program.
Follow the instructions in How to uninstall Norton AntiVirus using the Rnav2003.exe removal utility to download and run the Rnav2003.exe removal utility. The Rnav2003.exe removal utility is attached under step 1 in the “To download and run Rnav2003.exe” section of that document.
Rnav2003.exe cannot remove NAV if it is installed as a part of Norton SystemWorks or Norton Internet Security. If Norton AntiVirus was installed as part of:

Norton SystemWorks: Uninstall Norton SystemWorks first, then run the Rnav2003.exe removal utility.
Norton Internet Security: Uninstall Norton Internet Security first, then run the Rnav2003.exe removal utility.

To uninstall Norton AntiVirus manually
If you cannot uninstall Norton AntiVirus using the previous methods, then you must uninstall Norton AntiVirus manually. See “To uninstall Norton AntiVirus manually” in References for the document for your product.

Bitdefender Uninstall Tool

thereviewcity — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:07:24 +0000

There are two ways to uninstall BitDefender: the uninstall routine provided by the vendor, or using the built-in uninstaller provided by the Windows operating system. Whichever you choose, before uninstalling BitDefender, ensure all other programs are closed.
To access the vendor-provided uninstall feature, click Start | Programs | BitDefender | Modify. At the splash screen, click Next and choose Remove.
To access the Windows-provided uninstall feature, click Start | Settings | Control Panel then double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. (XP interface users should click Start | Control Panel and then double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon).
Locate BitDefender on the list of programs and choose Remove. When prompted to confirm, choose Yes.
In some cases, remnants of the installation settings may remain and can result in an error. If this occurs, try Microsoft’s Windows Installer Cleanup Utility. Note that this is not the same as the Windows-provided uninstall feature in Add/Remove Programs. The Windows Installer Cleanup Utility only removes installation settings and should be used with caution. You can read more about this tool and download a copy at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/
After uninstalling BitDefender, reboot your PC. Do not attempt to install any other antivirus or firewall software until after a reboot has been performed.

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Avira Removal Tool

thereviewcity — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:44:47 +0000

AVIRA Removal Tool for Windows v 2.0.1 is a free, easy-to-use disinfection tool, specifically designed to remove a series of security threats from the system:Worm.Sober.J; Worm.Sober.P; Worm.Sober.Y;W32.Stanit.A. Main benefits:

Repair affected files, whenever possible (sometimes files may be irremediably damaged by the malware’s actions).

Easy to use: you do not even need to install it, just unpack it and use the operation instructions provided in the readme file.

Constant transparency: It displays information while scanning files on your computer, thus allowing you to know the live status of its activity.

Report features: this tool is able to create log files and reports after completing its task, providing information on scan results

AVG Remover Tool

thereviewcity — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:38:16 +0000

There will be problems you can face to uninstall Anti-virus or some security programs, as some registry entries and files remain in your computer preventing uninstall of antivirus programs such as AVG completely from your computer. We can remove AVG Anti–Virus completely with AVG Remover.

AVG Remover utility removes all parts of AVG installation on the computer, including registry items, installation and user files on your disk etc. AVG Remover is the least option to be used in case the AVG uninstallation/repair installation process has failed repeatedly.

How to run AVG Remover Tool?

Download AVG removal Tool for 32bit or Download AVG Removal tool for 64-bit depends on version of Windows you are using.
Save to your computer.
Run it and follow the instructions.

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Avast Unistall utility

thereviewcity — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:29:13 +0000

Sometimes it´s not possible to uninstall avast. The standard way – using the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS in control panel. In this case, you can use our uninstallation utility aswClear.

Avast Virus Cleaner is a FREE virus and worm removal tool that can be installed to and launched directly from a portable USB device. This is a nice tool to have available for those extreme situations when you might encounter an already infected computer. For many common infections a virus or worm can be removed quite easily using this Portable Antivirus tool. Avast has a solid reputation for outstanding antivirus software.

How to uninstall our software using aswClear.exe ?

Download aswClear5.exe (or aswClear.exe for older avast! 4.8) on to your desktop
Start Windows in Safe Mode.
Open (execute) the uninstall utility
If you installed avast in a different folder than the default, browse for it. (Note: Be careful the content of any folder you choose will be deleted)
Click REMOVE
Restart your computer

US lifts lid on top secret plan for internet security

thereviewcity — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:59:45 +0000

The White House has declassified parts of a top secret plan outlining how government will protect the nation’s computer networks from cyber warfare.

The announcement by cybersecurity tsar Howard Schmidt was made at the world’s biggest security event.

The move is aimed at encouraging greater co-operation between academia, government and the private sector.

“We have to fully recognise the importance cybersecurity has in our lives,” Mr Schmidt said.

“We must continue to seek out innovative new partnerships – not only within government, but also among industry, government and the American public,” he told delegates at the event, hosted by the security company RSA in San Francisco.

It was his first major speech to industry peers since being appointed to the job in December 2009.

The Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI) was introduced in 2008 by then-President George W Bush.

Going public

There are 12 parts to the CNCI, including cyber counterintelligence and deterrence strategies.

For the first time the government has published a general description of what they are on its website.

The aim of the programme is threefold:

To establish a front line of defence against today’s immediate threats
To defend against the full spectrum of threats
To strengthen the future cybersecurity environment

The CNCI funds a number of sensitive projects including the government’s Einstein technology, which focuses on securing the vast computer network that operates under the dot.gov domain, as well as detecting attempts to access those systems.

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The president has likened threats to the internet to that of a nuclear attack

The document acknowledges that traditional security approaches have fallen short, but says the federal government is moving forward in outlining “grand challenges” for the research community to help solve.

Mr Schmidt said the declassification would show that the government has a workable strategy for protecting the nation’s computer systems in the event of a cyber attack.

Parts of the initiative that deal with the nation’s offensive plans for cyberwarfare have not been made public.

‘Common sense’

Reaction to the announcement ranged from caution to praise.

One supporter is Michael Markulec, chief operating officer for Lumeta, a company that provides large organisations and government agencies with secure network solutions.

“This move brings more people to the table – organisations like mine that play in the cybersecurity space, experts here at the RSA who are currently not involved in discussions because they have been at a classified level inside the government.

“So this allows more people to play and given that 85% of the critical infrastructure is not in government hands, it certainly makes sense to include the rest of the expertise,” Mr Markulec told BBC News.

Hilton Collins of Government Technology Magazine agrees.

“The private sector has so much knowledge, power and money that for them to help the government innovate more technology security solutions is the right way to go.”

The Electronic Privacy Information Centre (Epic), which had demanded the full text of the CNCI, said it was pleased about the declassification.

However the group said it still wanted to see the full document and what privacy safeguards are in place when assessing cyber threats.

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