Symantec Antivirus revived forgotten iAntivirus

Historically, antivirus software for the operating system Mac OS X is not widespread (especially compared to Windows). Today, the most popular antivirus software for Mac OS - free ClamXav, Sophos AntiVirus for Mac, as well as relatively lightweight iAntivirus. The other antivirus software or do not have a significant popularity among users, or are part of a complex application.

The last antivirus product debuted in 2008. It was a free antivirus developed by PC Tools. Unfortunately, since 2009 when there was a version 1.36, iAntivirus no longer updated.

However, the recent wave of OS X-threats, including Flashback and DNSChanger trojans, as well as fake antivirus MacDefender, back interest from the antivirus product for Mac. In light of this, Symantec has created its own iAntivirus.

iAntivirus is free, but offers only basic features to protect your computer. But despite the fact that this software does not have the functionality that have Norton Antivirus for OS X, it can be used to periodically scan your system and remove malicious programs.

Note that Symantec released iAntivirus as its own product, not related to iAntivirus from PC Tools.

To start iAntivirus requires Mac OS X 10.6 or higher and a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. While antivirus is only available in Mac App Store.

Who steals money from users of devices based on Android?

Sadly, the new viruses for Android are discovered more often. So for example, Sophos has detected a rogue antivirus. Link to this virus is spread through Twitter. After clicking on this link, you are prompted to check smartphone for viruses, update Opera or Skype. Instead, the device is infected by a malicious program that sends SMS on paid numbers.

 Symantec, in turn, found the Android Opfake program. It was possible to download disguised as the driver, popular game, the pornofilm or updating for the browser. The behavior of this virus is similar to the previous one.

In this regard, the magazine Computerworld shared interesting information. According to the magazine, the majority of malicious software that was created in order to steal money from users of devices based on Android created in China or Russia.

According to director of antivirus company F-Secure, 20% percent of all malicious software for Android-platform created in Russia. A further 20% in China. The remaining 60% of the virus of unknown origin. It is possible that these viruses are also produced in the above-mentioned countries.

Fastest antivirus software 2010

Fastest antivirus software 2010

Russia independent information-analytical center Anti-Malware.ru decided to find out which of the fastest antivirus software. The estimation was made for speed and the consumption of system resources.

Tests gave an entertaining result. Fastest boot the computer, which as a means to combat malware have been installed Avira, Trend Micro, F-Secure and Norton. These programs are only a 10% increase in the standard boot time. And the worst on this indicator were found Sophos and Panda - 60%. On the other hand, the minimum amount of RAM in idle mode consumes Antivirus BitDefender, Kaspersky, Panda and Outpost - they are satisfied with 50 MB of RAM.

No less important was the test that monitors in real time. Unparalleled showed antivirus Avast. Little behind him Antivirus Avira, Norton, BitDefender, Sophos, AVG, Kaspersky Internet Security and Panda. However, we must bear in mind that in reality work Avira, Norton, BitDefender, and Kaspersky Anti-Virus will run faster due to embedded system optimization subsequent audits.

The best on-demand scanning speed showed antivirus Avira. Few gave him Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Norton, BitDefender, F-Secure and Outpost.

After a series of tests, the researchers Malware.ru noted that among the leaders in nominations "the fastest anti-virus monitoring," "fastest virus scanner on demand" and "the fastest anti-virus software to work with office software, most often provided to Avira and BitDefender -- three references. Behind them are Avast, AVG and Norton. Without the "awards" were anti-virus software from Microsoft and Dr.Web. What is the truth, not to say that they are bad, just not very fast.

Fastest antivirus software 2011 (may 2011)

The new test, we measured and compared the parameters that affect how the user perceives the rate of anti-virus programs, namely:

• Time of loading the operating system Windows;
• Size of memory consumption and CPU usage;
• The speed of copying files (on-access antivirus scanner);
• Scan speed (speed of a virus scanner);
• Speed of start of five widespread office programs.  

The received results give a fair idea of speed of the presented anti-virus programs. Having compared this data with results of other tests Anti-Malware.ru, any user can make the realized choice in favor of this or that anti-virus decision.


The fastest antivirus monitors:


Platinum Award: Avira, AVG, ZoneAlarm, Avast, Kaspersky, Eset, Trend Micro, Dr.web
Gold Award: BitDefender, PC tools, Outpost, F-Secure, Norton, Emsisoft
Silver Award: Comodo
Bronze Award: G Data
Unrewarded: Panda, Microsoft, McAfee, VBA32

The fastest virus scanner on demand (on-demand scanner):

Platinum Award: Avira

Gold Award: BitDefender, F-Secure, Norton, G Data, Kaspersky, Outpost
Silver Award: Trend Micro, Eset, Avast
Bronze Award: AVG, ZoneAlarm, Panda, PC Tools, MaAfee, Emsisoft
Unrewarded: Comodo, Microsoft, Dr. Web, VBA32
Antivirus Ratings

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43 million computers infected by fake antivirus

Company Symantec announced the results of research in the field of computer security - Report on Rogue Security Software. It was held in the period from July 2008 to June 2009. It turns out that in order to infect computers with malware, cyber criminals are trying to disguise it under Useful software, basically, anti-virus software. 93% of fake antivirus programs of the 50 most common was downloaded and installed by users themselves, says Symantec. In June 2009 the company identified 250 different malicious programs disguised as anti-virus software and other software that supposedly providing security of your computer from attacks. Total infected about 43 million computers.

In this case, users pay for fake antivirus programs from $ 30 to $ 100, and this may be only an initial contribution. And these programs not only provide security, but also harm the system. For example, they may collect personal user data, including usernames, passwords, credit card numbers and so on, and install malicious code, which makes the computer defenseless against attacks by hackers.

Especially dangerous for users is that, the false anti-virus programs are distributed, often through credible sites or payment services. According to Symantec, distributors of malware of this type are from $ 0,01 to $ 0,55 for each successfully installed copy. The most expensive fake antivirus programs - in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. Among the most common fake antivirus - SpywareGuard 2008, AntiVirus 2008, AntiVirus 2009, SpywareSecure and XP AntiVirus.

On materials BBC.

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Norton Internet Security protects your chicken and caterpillar

To ensure that users are fully able to appreciate how much they need to protect their computers, Symantec has launched advertising Norton Internet Security 2010, which compared the hard drive with a chicken carcass, and user data from the caterpillar.

In the first series of rollers participated eighties rock band Dokken, who appeared in the role of computer viruses. A user's hard drive, in turn, shows the chicken, which "does not like Dokken" and with which they are eager to settle.

The second series represents the user ID as a caterpillar sitting on a plant, and a powerful fighter Kimbo Slice shows cyber-criminal who threatens the unfortunate insect open the doors to the world of suffering.

In each series is represented by three rolls, in which the user is offered two versions of events - or villains will prevail, or chicken with a caterpillar. The key word "proposed" because the campaign lacks interactivity and things are moving without the participation of the viewer. This is strange, given the current possibilities YouTube - could be to release an online version of the movie where the user himself would have chosen, for what scenario they should go.







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Online antivirus scan

Sometimes there is a need to scan your computer for viruses online. I hope this list will help you:

Kaspersky Online Scanner

checks your computer for malicious code using technology Microsoft ActiveX. Using MS Internet Explorer scanner will check your computer in on-line and provide with the same high level of detection, as well as all products «Kaspersky Labs».

When you first start the program installs its components into the system and automatically update antivirus databases.

Panda ActiveScan

Contains a powerful heuristic system, improve the innovation of technology TruPrevent ™ to detect unknown malware.

Updated at least once a day in order to detect the latest viruses and spyware.
You do not need to install any programs, simply connect to the Internet, and click once, you'll need a second opinion on the safety of your computer.

You can run the Panda ActiveScan even more rapidly. You can set a shortcut to your desktop or browser. Or, if you prefer, you can create a shortcut on the Start menu on your computer.

Symantec Security Check

Weak feature of Symantec Security Check is the fact that he could only crawl, but no cure. Module Security Scan is necessary to identify vulnerabilities.

ESET Online Scanner

Scanner from another well-known manufacturer. ESET Online Scanner uses the same ThreatSense ® technology and signatures as ESET Smart Security / ESET NOD32 Antivirus, and is always up-to-date.

BitDefender Online Scanner

Fully functional antivirus product. Provides all the required elements for a complete view of your computer and effective cleaning: scans memory for your system, all files, folders, boot sector, etc.

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