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Norton AntiVirus 2009 with Antispyware gets the job done

Windows users face an unprecedented and skyrocketing number of threats from a widening variety of sources. IT Consultant Erik Eckel reviews Norton AntiVirus 2009 With AntiSpyware as a potential solution in one all-inclusive software package.

Tags: Job, Norton Co., Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Anti-spyware, Erik Eckel, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Download resources 2008-12-01

Sunbelt Software slashes price of VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware

A few months ago I rolled out Sunbelt Software's VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware onto my desktop and notebook systems here, and I've not looked back. Today the company announces a dramatic price drop starting Black Friday for all home users. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Sunbelt Software, Anti-spyware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-11-24

Mac OS X targeted by Trojan and backdoor tool

Two new pieces of malware affecting Mac OS X appeared this week, a Trojan horse and a hacker tool for creating backdoors. Two pieces of malicious software affecting Apple's Mac OS X appeared this week: a Trojan horse with the ability to download and install malicious code of an...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Trojan Horse, Tool, Hacker Tool, Intego, OSX.Lamzev.A, Lamzev, Spyware, Apple Mac OS X, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Mac OS X, malware, Trojan, backdoor, hacker, Adware & Malware, Matthew Broersma ZDNet.co.uk

News items 2008-11-21

Fake Windows XP activation trojan goes 2.0

Known as Kardphisher and "in the wild" since April, 2007, last week the malware author of this trojan horse mimicking the Windows XP activation interface while collecting the credit card details the end user has submitted, has made significant changes to visual interface and usability of the trojan, consequently improving...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Credit Card, Trojan Horse, Malware, Social Engineering, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Sales Channel, Viruses And Worms, Financial Services, Security, Sales, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-11-18

Commercial vendor of spyware under legal fire

Just like every decent marketer out there, vendors of commercial malware tools are very good at positioning their tools. However, their pitches often contradict with themselves in a way that what's promoted as a Remote Administration Tool, has in fact built-in antivirus software evading capabilities, rootkit functionality and tutorials on...

Tags: Malware, FTC, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Security, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-11-18

CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free'

CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free'Anyone else notice the irony of the name?"Anti-virus defender"? Doesn't that mean it defends against anti-virus products? ;-)

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, not-so, spyware

Discussion threads 2008-11-10

CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free'

On its home page, CNET's Download.com promises that all software available on the site "has been tested to ensure it's 100% free of spyware, viruses, and other malware."     Unfortunately, there appears to be a kink in the system that allows the display of a known adware program called...

Tags: Adware, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, CNET Download.com, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-11-10

ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition (exe)

ThreatFire is unlike traditional antivirus products that rely on old fashioned "signature" technology and require updating every time a new threat occurs. ThreatFire's patent-pending ActiveDefense technology provides powerful protection against zero-day and emerging threats. It constantly monitors for both known and unknown viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware...

Tags: PC Tools, Threat, ThreatFire, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Rootkits, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Security

Software downloads 2008-11-06

The Shield Deluxe 2009 (exe)

The Shield Deluxe 200p combines reactive antivirus and spyware detection methods with the latest proactive technologies to provide your computer with the most effective protection against malicious programs. The product is simple to install and set up, while offering advanced users a range of versatile settings for fine-tuning the program....

Tags: Method, Antivirus, PCSecurityShield, Shield Deluxe 2009, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2008-11-05

Spyware And Adware Removal (exe)

Spyware And Adware Removal will detect any spyware, including password stealing programs, chat and e-mail logging software, keystroke loggers, screen capturing programs, and various other programs that log your Internet activity. It also contains features to show you exactly what was found, and gives you the option to remove the...

Tags: Adware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-11-04

Spyware Adware Removal Software (exe)

Spyware Adware Removal Software will scan your memory, registry, hard drives, and external storage devices. Effectively remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers, and malware threats. With the built-in check for updates feature, you can help ensure your protection is up-to-date. Spyware Adware Removal Software cleans your system the...

Tags: Malware, Spyware Adware Removal Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-11-04

Cloud-computing zombies for $299 per month

RSA says cloud-computing crimeware means networks of zombie machines can be hired to steal online-banking details for as little as $299 a month. Cloud-computing crimeware means networks of zombie machines can be hired to steal online-banking details for as little as $299 (£185) per month....

Tags: RSA Security Inc., Network, Fraudster, Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Networking, Nick Heath silicon.com, Adware & Malware, security, malware, Trojan, RSA, cloud, zombie

News items 2008-11-03

Remove Adware Spyware (exe)

Remove Adware Spyware is specifically designed to recognize and remove spyware and adware BHOs Browser Helper Objects that cause pop-up ads. Spyware and adware removal protects your home page setting from being forcibly hijacked by malicious Web sites and spyware, which modifies your default start page. This version is the...

Tags: Adware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-11-03

Registry/Virus/Spyware Diagnosis Tool (exe)

A tool designed to diagnose and repair registry, virus and spyware issues. A series of questions will be asked to better determine the best course of action. You will then have the option to scan your PC and repair any issues. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Tool, ProjectVisionz, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-11-03

Adware Spyware Protection (exe)

Adware Spyware Protection is an advanced but easy-to-use anti spyware tool that removes spyware, adware, malware, hijacker programs and immunizes them to block future spyware threats that may invade your privacy and even steal your credit card numbers or personal information. It upgrades computer system performance and creating a secure...

Tags: Adware, Credit Card, Computer, Adware Spyware Protection, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Productivity, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-31

Enrique Iglesias Search Toolbar (exe)

Enrique Iglesias Search Toolbar provides opportunities to win exclusive Enrique Iglesias prizes by searching the Web. The results come from Google and Ask, and there is no adware or spyware. The toolbar also features custom buttons that link directly to Enrique Iglesias' homepage. This version is the first release on...

Tags: Toolbar, PRODEGE, Enrique Iglesias Search Toolbar, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-31

Lil Wayne Search Toolbar (exe)

Lil Wayne Search Toolbar provides opportunities to win exclusive Lil Wayne prizes by searching the Web. The results come from Google and Ask, and there is no adware or spyware. The toolbar also features custom buttons that link directly to the Lil Wayne homepage. This version is the first release...

Tags: Toolbar, PRODEGE, Lil Wayne Search Toolbar, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-31

SpyCatcher (exe)

SpyCatcher continuously protects computers from emerging, evasive spyware easily and safely while preserving PC performance. It provides users with a wealth of information on applications running on their PC so they can make an informed decision about which ones to allow and which ones to block and remove. SpyCatcher goes...

Tags: PC, Tenebril SpyCatcher, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-29

MCS Trojan Remover 2008 (exe)

MCS Trojan Remover is a package of anti-virus tools against trojan type viruses, adware screening banners or other advertisements, spyware, rootkit. Very easy and effective application works in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista system family. Application scans system and registry to find and remove applications - viruses, which probably spy our computer by...

Tags: Application, Antivirus, Virus, MCS Studios, MCS Trojan Remover, Cyberthreats, Rootkits, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-10-29

Kaspersky Mobile Security (cab)

The application features anti-theft protection, remote blocking or deleting all personal data on your phone if its lost or stolen. It notifies you with the new phone number if your SIM card is removed. Anti-Malware Protection is added to block unwanted SMS & adware messages.

Tags: Adware, Phone, Kaspersky Lab, Anti-theft, Anti-Malware Protection, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Telecom & Utilities

Software downloads 2008-10-28