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Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Webroot bricks Windows PCs after flagging system files as malware

Antivirus update goes wrong.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2017 9:13AM Security
Pizza Hut's PoS systems suffer year-long malware blast

Pizza Hut's PoS systems suffer year-long malware blast

ZeroAccess rootkits cleaned out.
Juha Saarinen Nov 10 2014 12:53PM Security
Virus takes user's photo via webcam

Virus takes user's photo via webcam

A rogue anti-virus product that blackmails people by secretly taking their picture with their webcam is on the rise.
Tim Ring Dec 2 2013 9:00AM Security
Webroot adds anti-phishing capabilities to RSA

Webroot adds anti-phishing capabilities to RSA

Webroot and RSA partnership.
SC Staff Jul 24 2013 9:25AM Security
Facebook adds Webroot, AVG and Panda as friends into AV Marketplace

Facebook adds Webroot, AVG and Panda as friends into AV Marketplace

Malware crackdown.
Dan Raywood Oct 18 2012 7:40AM Security
Webroot to terminate email service in November

Webroot to terminate email service in November

Discontinues corporate email service a year earlier than expected.
Dan Raywood Aug 27 2012 12:30PM Security
Blackhole dominates rival toolkits

Blackhole dominates rival toolkits

Blackhole booms.
Dan Raywood May 1 2012 7:29AM Security
Scammers pool talent to bolster malware, profits

Scammers pool talent to bolster malware, profits

Affiliate networks combine cracking talents.
Dan Raywood Apr 26 2012 12:37PM Security
BIOS rootkit attacks China

BIOS rootkit attacks China

But attack scope is limited.
Dan Kaplan Sep 16 2011 7:23AM Security
Webroot launches Android security apps

Webroot launches Android security apps

IT consumerisation behind the push.
Tom Brewster Apr 6 2011 9:39AM Security
Analysis: Hybrid security here to stay

Analysis: Hybrid security here to stay

Vendors to keep pushing layers of products.
Liz Tay Dec 24 2010 7:35AM Security
Contractors, social networks weaken enterprise security

Contractors, social networks weaken enterprise security

Cybercriminals expected to launch more targeted attacks.
Liz Tay Dec 9 2010 6:30AM Security
Webroot acquires anti-malware rival Prevx

Webroot acquires anti-malware rival Prevx

Moves further into the cloud.
Dan Raywood Nov 2 2010 12:37PM Security
Webroot looks to double partner base

Webroot looks to double partner base

Launches channel recruitment drive.
Negar Salek Aug 19 2010 4:40PM Security
Webroot acquires BrightCloud

Webroot acquires BrightCloud

Detects web threats in real-time
Mahesh Sharma Jul 12 2010 10:06AM Security
Webroot warns of fake Windows update scam

Webroot warns of fake Windows update scam

Convincing dialogue box likely to snare victims.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2010 11:50AM Security
One in twelve websites contain 'inappropriate content'

One in twelve websites contain 'inappropriate content'

Rise in malware targeting social networking sites.
SC Australia Staff Sep 30 2009 11:33AM Security
Security professionals put collaboration plans for social networking on hold

Security professionals put collaboration plans for social networking on hold

Half of information security professionals are intending to put plans for collaboration on hold over security concerns, according to a survey by Webroot.
Dan Raywood Apr 30 2009 10:29AM Security
Worm-Shiv causes problems with denial of service

Worm-Shiv causes problems with denial of service

A worm that prevents certain applications from working properly has been detected by Webroot.
Dan Raywood Apr 14 2009 11:37AM Security
NetAlert filters not given a chance: Webroot

NetAlert filters not given a chance: Webroot

The Rudd government has served an injustice on Internet users by prematurely cutting the previous government’s NetAlert family-side filter program and replacing it with an ‘unworkable’ plan for ISP-level net filters, according to security company Webroot.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2008 2:02PM Telco/ISP

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