Tag Archives: anti virus

Dec
09

FTC issue refunds to scam victims

internet The Federal Trade Commission in the US are to help consumers who fell victim to “scareware” and ensure they receive refunds from the companies responsible. Scareware is a fake anti-virus product.. more
Nov
15

25% of UK surfers targeted by cold calling scams

Safe surfing campaigners Get Safe Online have revealed some interesting statistics regarding online security in the UK. According to a report on PC Pro, Get Safe Online reckons that a quarter.. more
Nov
02

Tuesday NewsBytes: Sophos releases free anti-virus for Mac; Creative unveils ZiiO tablets; ICO won’t be pushed over Google

Sophos has released the Anti-Virus Home Edition for Mac, a free program to help Mac users combat malware. The company states that while there is far more malware aimed at Windows,.. more
Nov
04

Windows 7 is attractive to viruses

It seems that Windows 7 default setting may not be totally adequate in protecting against viruses such as malware. According to the security firm Sophos, the new Microsoft operating system is vulnerable to eighty per cent of viruses, although it has to be said that.. more
Oct
19

Symantec reports scareware cons amount to millions

Symantec has issued a report on scareware – fake anti-virus software – the makers of which can earn some £850,000 a year from plying their malicious trade. The scareware scam involves making a user believe his or her computer has been infected by a virus,.. more
Aug
20

K7 launches TotalSecurity 10

India-based K7 Computing has launched version 10 of its TotalSecurity internet security software. New features include generic root kit scanning, scanning for tracking cookies, malicious trace remover, phishing site blocker, DNS hijacking detetor, support for bluetooth devices, Windows 7 readiness, and smart updater. The silent.. more
Jun
16

Openwave Guardian protects mobile network

US-based Openwave Systems this week launched a new service that enables mobile operators to protect their network and subscribers. Openwave Guardian protects mobile networks from viruses and security threats, and protects network subscribers from inappropriate and unwanted content. “As more and more subscribers are using.. more
Jun
12

Microsoft’s Morro almost ready

The software giant Microsoft is getting ready to launch “Morro” the codename for the firm’s free anti-virus software. The software is said to be in an early stage of development, but it is already being tested by Microsoft staff to see just how good or.. more