Refers to detecting and blocking computer viruses. See antivirus program, behavior blocking, virus and virus hoaxes.
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- Blog posts 2009-11-06
- Which antivirus is best at removing malware?
- According to a comparative review of sixteen antivirus solutions, only a few were successful at completely removing the malware they were tested against. by Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-11-05
- Symantec Norton AntiVirus Virus Definition 11/05/09 (Windows)
- Norton AntiVirus Definition - as new threats emerge, Symantec immediately builds new protection updates and makes them available for download on a subscription basis.
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (i32 Package) 11/05/2009 (Windows)
- Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. The i32 Intelligent Updater package cannot be used to update Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition servers but can be used to update Corporate Edition clients. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set.
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- McAfee VirusScan Definition 5793 (Windows)
- McAfee Virus Scan Updates - latest virus definition update for users of McAfee's antivirus product.
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Norton AntiVirus Definitions Update (x86 Package) 11/05/2009 (Windows)
- Download this file for the latest in virus detection and repair. This definitions update is a complete replacement for any previous virus definitions set. This is useful for updating multiple machines and products with one single package.
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)
- ZoneAlarm Antivirus includes browser security features such as Advanced Download Protection; Detects the latest zero-day threats in downloads that you initiate--before they reach your computer, and heuristic analysis and program check. Additional layer of keylogger protection--encryption ensures only the intended application can read your keystrokes.
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Protector Plus Virus Database 8.0.G20 (Windows)
- Protector Plus Antivirus Software is the ideal antivirus software to protect your computer against threats by all types of malware like viruses, trojans and worms. Protector Plus is backed by the antivirus specialists of Proland Software, who have expertise in developing antivirus software since 1989. Protector Plus is easy to...
- Software downloads 2009-11-04
- Autorun Virus Remover 2.3 build 1022 (Windows)
- Autorun Virus Remover provides protection against any malicious programs trying to attack via USB drive. When a USB device is inserted into your computer, Autorun Virus Remover will automatically scan it, block and delete autorun virus, trojans, and malicious code. Also, it can detect and remove USB virus such as...
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)
- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite is an essential antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection for your PC. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC...
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- Sophos Anti-Virus 7.1.0 (Mac)
- Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X, part of Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection, has been engineered to provide complex, multi-platform networks with totally reliable protection on Macintosh servers, desktops and laptops. Our powerful Sophos malware detection engine scans all entry points and also detects non-Mac viruses that could be...
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- McAfee vs. Symantec: Dueling in consumer and enterprise
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- Remove Fake Antivirus 1.37 (Windows)
- Remove Fake Antivirus is used to remove Cyber Security, Braviax, Alpha Antivirus, GreenAV, Windows Protection Suite, Total Security 2009, Windows System Suite, Personal Antivirus, Anti-Virus-1, Spyware Guard 2008, System Guard 2009, Antivirus 2009, System Security, Antivirus 2010, Antivirus Pro 2009, Antivirus 360, MS Antispyware 2009, Malware Doctor, AntivirusBEST, System Security...
- Software downloads 2009-10-30
- SoftControl Antivirus 1.0.0.1 (Windows)
- SoftControl AntiVirus and System Analyzer. A Program to scan and eliminate Malwares/Viruses/Rootkits upon found. Very fast file scan by utilizing Clamav GPL scan engine. Realtime scan to detect new threats. Includes a registry scanning and analyzing utility. Consumes very low cpu usage. Help for usages can be found during program...
- Software downloads 2009-10-30
- IObit Security 360 1.10 (Windows)
- IObit Security 360 is an free malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex...
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- Gawker Media tricked into featuring malicious Suzuki ads
- A group of cybercriminals have successfully managed to trick Gawker's ad sales team into featuring malicious ads serving Adobe exploits (CVE-2008-2992; CVE-2009-0927) and scareware, by impersonating a legitimate ad agency inquiring about an upcoming Suzuki ad campaign. According to Gawker Media, the malware distributors were one of...
- Blog posts 2009-10-27
- Yes, Ubuntu can absolutely be the default Windows alternative
- This "commercial" spoof is much betterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-22EpQOm8c:)2010: Year of Linux!!!*snickers*Dawson, you're such a tool.AwesomeNot a fan of South Park but that was hilarious.Chrome OSChrome OS isn't vaporware. It's actively developed, and you can download the beta here:http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Chrome-OS-50930.shtmlI had hopes Google was going to push out something special, kind of like...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Filseclab Twister AntiVirus V7 7.34 (Windows)
- Filseclab Twister AntiVirus (Twister Anti-TrojanVirus) has the virus definition over 1460,000 for detecting Viruses, Trojans and other malicious threats. The unique Filseclab Dynamic Defense System FDDS likes HIPS can detect and prevent the most unknown Trojans and Viruses even without the latest virus definition and its Online Scan feature can...
- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- Am I OESIS OK 2.1.2.1 (Windows)
- This free, lightweight utility will instantly detect all of your computer's installed security applications, including antivirus, antispyware, firewall, vpn clients, hard disk encryption, backup clients. It will then indicate the OESIS OK interoperability level for those applications based on manageability criteria which are used by products from Cisco, Juniper, F5,...
- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition 9.0.700 (Windows)
- Centrally controlled security protection against viruses, worms, trojans and potentially unwanted programs combined with desktop firewall protection against intrusions and hacking.Includes: Anti-Virus protects from viruses, worms and trojans; Firewall provides individual security against hackers; Central administration of all features, including desktop firewall, updates, and scheduling. Features: Reduces administrator workload and...
- Software downloads 2009-10-27
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