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Chrome to get virus scanner, URL pre-render 
Security
Chrome to get virus scanner, URL pre-render
By Liam Tung | Jan 9, 2012 | Comment Now 
Browser takes on more desktop duties.
 
Killing Conficker, 1000 days on 
Security
Killing Conficker, 1000 days on
By Aryeh Goretsky | Aug 22, 2011 | Comment Now 
Comment: Why is a 'headless' worm still top of the malware ecosystem?
 
Kidnapped Kaspersky freed without ransom 
Security
Kidnapped Kaspersky freed without ransom
By Liam Tung | Apr 27, 2011 | Comment Now 
Released unharmed.
 
Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm' 
Security
Samsung's laptop keylogger a 'false alarm'
By Liam Tung | Apr 1, 2011 | Comment Now 
Scan mistook folder of Slovene language files.
 
Trojan exploits Android security fix 
Security
Trojan exploits Android security fix
By Liam Tung | Mar 11, 2011 | Comment Now 
Antivirus vendors find a mobile home.
 
Trojan built to disable cloud antivirus 
Security
Trojan built to disable cloud antivirus
By Liam Tung | Jan 20, 2011 | Comment Now 
Crafty Chinese malware writers.
 
AGIMO moves to lock down government PCs 
Strategy
AGIMO moves to lock down government PCs
By Brett Winterford | Jan 19, 2011 | 14 Comments 
Tight security controls introduced in revised Common Operating Environment.
 
Chinese antivirus war ends in death sentence 
Security
Chinese antivirus war ends in death sentence
By Liam Tung | Dec 14, 2010 | 5 Comments 
Vendor makes virus, rival blamed.
 
AVG bets on free Android antivirus 
Security
AVG bets on free Android antivirus
By Liam Tung | Nov 11, 2010 | 3 Comments 
Ad-sponsored antivirus.
 
Son of Zeus can sneak past antivirus controls 
Security
Son of Zeus can sneak past antivirus controls
By Jennifer Scott | Oct 18, 2010 | Comment Now 
The latest Trojan horse proves difficult to rein in.
 
Deakin, CA partner on statistical malware detection 
Security
Deakin, CA partner on statistical malware detection
By Liz Tay | Jul 22, 2010 | Comment Now 
Automated process targets malware quicker, researchers claim.
 
Inquiry calls for 'cyber czar', compulsory anti-virus 
Security
Inquiry calls for 'cyber czar', compulsory anti-virus
By Liz Tay | Jun 22, 2010 | 14 Comments 
Government could require anti-virus on internet-enabled machines.
 
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software 
Security
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software
By Iain Thomson | Apr 28, 2010 | Comment Now 
Fake AV now accounts for 15 per cent of online malware.
 
Microsoft pulls faulty server patch 
Security
Microsoft pulls faulty server patch
By Shaun Nichols | Apr 23, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Windows Server fix pulled after failing to patch flaws.
 
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat 
Security
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat
By Munir Kotadia | Oct 21, 2009 | 5 Comments 
Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
 
Microsoft to release free antivirus software tomorrow 
Security
Microsoft to release free antivirus software tomorrow
By Iain Thomson | Sep 29, 2009 | 1 Comment 
Not targeting Symantec and McAfee.
 
Commentary: Does anyone like Norton Antivirus? 
Security
Commentary: Does anyone like Norton Antivirus?
By Munir Kotadia | Sep 23, 2009 | 24 Comments 
Five years ago, I asked if anybody liked using Norton Antivirus and the response from readers was an overwhelming 'no'.
 
McAfee warns of software imposter 
Security
McAfee warns of software imposter
By Shaun Nichols | Sep 18, 2009 | Comment Now 
New rogue app imitates security suite.
 
Fortinet launches free PC security application 
Security
Fortinet launches free PC security application
Sep 3, 2009 | Comment Now 
No support or content filtering.
 
Security vendors dismiss Snow Leopard anti-virus 
Security
Security vendors dismiss Snow Leopard anti-virus
By Phil Muncaster | Aug 29, 2009 | 3 Comments 
Feature described as 'rudimentary'.
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