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NewsBotnet mastermind sentenced to four years
The mastermind of a botnet scheme has become the first person to be sentenced to four years in prison, for a crime involving stealing data under federal wiretap statutes. John Schiefer, a 27-year-old Read more...
Enterprises not running from spyware battleThe recent State of Spyware report from security vendor Webroot, an anti-spyware software company, isn't very pretty. Spyware creators are only getting nastier and smarter and the infection rate Read more... Banner ad delivers malware to desktopsWhile you may think a security issue with MySpace.com doesn't factor in with today's enterprise concerns, think again, as the social networking site is hugely popular with everyone, not just kids. Read more... ALSO NOTED: Most corporate PCs can't handle Vista; Vendor portal focuses on IT security threats; and much more...> Most corporate PCs don't have the power to handle Vista. Article > New vendor Read more... ALSO NOTED: Oracle's acquisition strategy not currying favor with Wall Street; Terrorists using fake Web sites as communication> Oracle's acquisition strategy not currying favor with Wall Street. Article > Terrorists using fake Web sites for Read more... Stopping spyware not as easy as most believeThe fight against adware and spyware is moving attention to the online advertising realm as experts debate potential solutions to stemming the growing use of software aimed at tracking user Read more... ALSO NOTED: New IE6 bug not viewed as 'critical'; Phishers start focusing on tax scam strategies; and much more...> New bug crashes IE6, not viewed as 'critical.' Article > Phishers start focusing on tax scam strategies. Read more... ALSO NOTED: New alliance to support OpenDocument Format; RFID badges helping law enforcement; and much more...> New alliance forms to support OpenDocument Format. Article > How RFID badges are now helping law enforcement do their job. Read more... | Press ReleasesNorman Releases Next Generation Endpoint Protection System for Securing Enterprise and SMB Networks Against Malware AttacksNorman Endpoint Protection Is Cost Effective, Easy-to-Use Security SystemFAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Norman today announced the availability of Norman Endpoint Protection 9, an Read more >> Panda Security's Antimalware Engine: Winner of the Latest AV-Comparatives.org Detection Test- With a detection ratio of 99.9 percent, Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, powered by the same detection engine as all Panda Security solutions, has earned the highest Advanced+ rating awarded by the Read more >> Softonic.com Becomes World's Most Secure Free Software Download SiteSoftonic.com guarantees the reliability of free downloads with its new security seal that runs 30 different anti-virus programsSAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Softonic.com, the Read more >> CyberDefender Warning: Cyber Criminals Attaching Malware to YouTube SearchesLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CyberDefender Corporation (NASDAQ:CYDE), a provider of Internet security software, utilities and Live PC Support services that work together to maximize online safety Read more >> |
