2012-04-24
eScan Anti-Virus 11.0 was awarded "AV-Comparatives Advanced +"
Anti-Virus eScan Anti-Virus 11.0 is once again confirmed the high level of malware detection and demonstrated the minimum number of false-positives.
In mid-April 2012 an independent laboratory AV-Comparatives has published the results of comparative testing of antivirus products to detect malicious software by scanning on demand, including the identification of false-positives.
eScan Anti-Virus 11.0 showed a high level of threat detection - 98.5% and the minimum number of false positives - 11.
Value for the detection / false positive response eScan Anti-Virus 11.0 was one of the best. At the end of the test product is deservedly received the award "AV-Comparatives Advanced +".
Recall that the eScan Anti-Virus 11.0 is an innovative development company MicroWorld Technologies, was among the leaders of the report «AV-Comparatives in March 2012", ahead of many popular today in the market anti-virus solutions.
2011-12-07
Cnet is accused of spreading malicious software
Cnet is accused of distributing adware through his service Cnet Download. The corresponding statement was received from Gordon Lyon (developer Nmap).
"I recently learned that the download from CNet Download.Com turn by the Trojan installer, which performs operations such as installing a toolbar StartNow, change the user default search engine on the Microsoft Bing, and the replacement of the home page for the browser MSN from Microsoft », - said the author of Nmap in your message.
"The system works in such a way that the Cnet download page offers the user download a allegedly Nmap for Windows». Cnet also indicates the correct size of the official file loader. However, the downloaded application before installing the real Nmap does its dirty work "- added the developer.
According to the Nmap creator, Cnet is violating a condition of licensing the product, and possibly U.S. law on cybercrime (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act). In addition, the administration Cnet accused of copyright infringement, as Nmap may not be distributed in conjunction with proprietary installers.
"We have long assumed that the attackers can distribute Nmap with the Trojan installer program, but to us and had no idea that this resource will be engaged in CNet, owned by CBS. We never thought that Microsoft will be sponsoring such activities ", - said the developer.
With the message developer Nmap can be found here.
"I recently learned that the download from CNet Download.Com turn by the Trojan installer, which performs operations such as installing a toolbar StartNow, change the user default search engine on the Microsoft Bing, and the replacement of the home page for the browser MSN from Microsoft », - said the author of Nmap in your message.
"The system works in such a way that the Cnet download page offers the user download a allegedly Nmap for Windows». Cnet also indicates the correct size of the official file loader. However, the downloaded application before installing the real Nmap does its dirty work "- added the developer.
According to the Nmap creator, Cnet is violating a condition of licensing the product, and possibly U.S. law on cybercrime (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act). In addition, the administration Cnet accused of copyright infringement, as Nmap may not be distributed in conjunction with proprietary installers.
"We have long assumed that the attackers can distribute Nmap with the Trojan installer program, but to us and had no idea that this resource will be engaged in CNet, owned by CBS. We never thought that Microsoft will be sponsoring such activities ", - said the developer.
With the message developer Nmap can be found here.
2011-11-29
Dr.Web Anti-virus Pro 7.0.0.11071 - A new version of the famous anti-virus
According to the developers, Dr.Web for Windows provides reliable and highly efficient protection of your system and data regardless of the version of the system is installed on your computer.
Dr.Web protects file and mail servers, separate workstations, file servers (including large companies), data storage, universities and research centers, corporate networks and gateways throughout the world. In this case, Dr.Web demonstrates high performance, stability and excellent virus detection mechanism, coupled with extremely low false alarm rate.
Created in the early 90s in Russia by Igor Danilov, Dr.Web has always reflected the author's basic philosophy: security means no compromise.
Many innovations of Dr.Web has long become a standard in the antivirus industry, therefore, Dr.Web Anti-virus still remains one of the leading anti-virus solutions.
Dr.Web Anti-virus Pro 7.0.0.11071 for windows contains the following components:
Key features:
Details can be found on the official site
Dr.Web protects file and mail servers, separate workstations, file servers (including large companies), data storage, universities and research centers, corporate networks and gateways throughout the world. In this case, Dr.Web demonstrates high performance, stability and excellent virus detection mechanism, coupled with extremely low false alarm rate.
Created in the early 90s in Russia by Igor Danilov, Dr.Web has always reflected the author's basic philosophy: security means no compromise.
Many innovations of Dr.Web has long become a standard in the antivirus industry, therefore, Dr.Web Anti-virus still remains one of the leading anti-virus solutions.
Dr.Web Anti-virus Pro 7.0.0.11071 for windows contains the following components:
- Anti-virus (which provides the best protection from viruses and able to deal with an active infection);
- Anti-rootkit (which provides protection against malicious software, carefully concealing its presence in the system);
- Anti-spyware (allows you to protect your personal data);
- Firewall (serves as a barrier to intruders trying to break into your system through the network).
Key features:
- Dr.Web scanner provides reliable detection and neutralization of viruses and malware on hard drives, removable storage devices and memory;
- SpIDer Guard ensures effective intercept calls to files on local disks, CDs, flash drives and smart cards;
- Protection against rootkits;
- Protection against unknown threats using technologies Origins Tracing and intelligent heuristics analyzer;
- Protection against viruses in the archive at any nesting level;
- Scanning files compressed by unknown packers (with the help of technology FLY-CODE);
- Scanning incoming and outgoing traffic POP3/SMTP/IMAP/NNTP;
- Protection against mass mailing of letters, arranged by network worms;
- Protection from unauthorized access through the network, data leakage prevention, blocking suspicious connections at the packet level and application;
- A system scan on demand or on schedule;
- Automatic antivirus database updates;
- Automatic notification when an infected, incurable or suspicious object;
- Centralized configuration of all components;
- Reports on the operations of each program module.
Details can be found on the official site
2011-11-16
Free antivirus software for Android to have failed the tests
Many free anti-virus software can not provide sufficiently effective protection of smartphones running the Android platform by introducing thereby user confusion about the safety of their devices.
Tests conducted by the laboratory AV-Test.org, showed that the best free anti-virus for Android, Zoner Antivirus, found 32% of the 160 latest threats. The remaining six free antivirus programs are far behind him, the best of the past has identified only 10% of threats, and one of them has not detected any virus.
AV-Test.org tested seven free antivirus products downloaded from the Android Market (found for "antivirus"). The most common application is Antivirus Free (Creative Apps), which is used by more than a million users. But that is a fraction of the number of users Lookout Mobile Security and AVG DroidSecurity, 12 and 10 million respectively. AV-Test.org not tested these products because Lookout offers a paid anti-virus software, and DroidSecurity - because of its recently acquired by AVG.
This omission does not mean that the results of tests AV-Test.org comprehensive. But even they are a shocking revelation.
Each free antivirus software was installed on a smartphone running Android, which has been deliberately infected with inactive samples of 150 viruses for Android.
AV-Test.org tested all programs to identify these samples.
AV-Test.org included in the test F-Secure Mobile Security and Kaspersky Mobile Security for comparison. And Kaspersky, and F-Secure have discovered more than 50% of all threats, it is much better than the results of free products.
The second part of the test consisted of deliberate attempts to infect the newly updated device 10 viruses for Android. Products F-Secure and Kaspersky detected and blocked all samples. Zoner Antivirus blocked eight, while the other six free antivirus blocked either one or none. BluePoint AntiVirus Free, Kinetoo Malware Scan and Privateer Lite found only one virus. Antivirus Free by Creative Apps, GuardX Antivirus and LabMSF Antivirus beta test failed completely.
"In general, free products have not shown good results (except one), but the paid applications have shown much better results," - said Andreas Marx, CEO of AV-Test.org. "We are working on a critical article, and will focus its attention on the paid applications."
The full report AV-Test.org to test antivirus Android can be found here.
Tests conducted by the laboratory AV-Test.org, showed that the best free anti-virus for Android, Zoner Antivirus, found 32% of the 160 latest threats. The remaining six free antivirus programs are far behind him, the best of the past has identified only 10% of threats, and one of them has not detected any virus.
AV-Test.org tested seven free antivirus products downloaded from the Android Market (found for "antivirus"). The most common application is Antivirus Free (Creative Apps), which is used by more than a million users. But that is a fraction of the number of users Lookout Mobile Security and AVG DroidSecurity, 12 and 10 million respectively. AV-Test.org not tested these products because Lookout offers a paid anti-virus software, and DroidSecurity - because of its recently acquired by AVG.
This omission does not mean that the results of tests AV-Test.org comprehensive. But even they are a shocking revelation.
Each free antivirus software was installed on a smartphone running Android, which has been deliberately infected with inactive samples of 150 viruses for Android.
AV-Test.org tested all programs to identify these samples.
AV-Test.org included in the test F-Secure Mobile Security and Kaspersky Mobile Security for comparison. And Kaspersky, and F-Secure have discovered more than 50% of all threats, it is much better than the results of free products.
The second part of the test consisted of deliberate attempts to infect the newly updated device 10 viruses for Android. Products F-Secure and Kaspersky detected and blocked all samples. Zoner Antivirus blocked eight, while the other six free antivirus blocked either one or none. BluePoint AntiVirus Free, Kinetoo Malware Scan and Privateer Lite found only one virus. Antivirus Free by Creative Apps, GuardX Antivirus and LabMSF Antivirus beta test failed completely.
"In general, free products have not shown good results (except one), but the paid applications have shown much better results," - said Andreas Marx, CEO of AV-Test.org. "We are working on a critical article, and will focus its attention on the paid applications."
The full report AV-Test.org to test antivirus Android can be found here.
2011-10-19
McAfee Deep Defender - anti-virus, operating without operating system
At the conference, McAfee FOCUS 11 was submitted to next-generation solution for protecting workstations - McAfee Deep Defender. The new anti-virus can detect almost any malicious software at the kernel level. McAfee DeepSAFE provides a high level of security due to the fact that it can work even without an operating system (OS).
Release of security solutions, which involves hardware, was made possible through collaboration McAfee and Intel.
With increasing number of threats, the emergence of targeted attacks, the need for effective protection. This need prompted McAfee and Intel join forces and send them to the change in the principles of information security by combining hardware and software into a single complex.
McAfee Deep Defender uses McAfee DeepSAFE, protecting all data between the processor and operating system, and helps to protect software located in RAM.
McAfee Deep Defender also offers:
For more information on McAfee Deep Defender can be found on the official site.
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McAfee Deep Defender uses McAfee DeepSAFE, protecting all data between the processor and operating system, and helps to protect software located in RAM.
McAfee Deep Defender also offers:
- Monitoring memory and CPU usage in real time;
- Provides administrators with information about memory usage, running processes and lets you lock and limitation.
- Detect unknown viruses (protection against known and unknown threats.)
For more information on McAfee Deep Defender can be found on the official site.
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2011-09-12
AVG Security Suite - the world's first antivirus program for Windows Phone 7
The good news for users of Windows Phone 7! The company AVG has released anti-virus scanner for the new mobile platform from Microsoft.
The company AVG, the famous Czech manufacturer of defense against malicious software, today announced the release of a new application for the mobile platform Windows Phone 7, which allows you to scan music, pictures, and other custom files for malware.
WPCentral reports that AVG Security Suite can be updated without the user (including viral load fresh basis). In addition, experts were pleased with the high scanning speed of the product from AVG.
However, despite the appearance of the first anti-virus, currently there are no known virus or a Windows Phone 7. Therefore, as stated by Rafael Rivera (very well-known researcher in the field of IT security) benefit from this application is currently not a lot.
If you're worried about it not too hard, we note that the AVG Security Suite is available to all owners of Windows Phone 7 now.
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The company AVG, the famous Czech manufacturer of defense against malicious software, today announced the release of a new application for the mobile platform Windows Phone 7, which allows you to scan music, pictures, and other custom files for malware.
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WPCentral reports that AVG Security Suite can be updated without the user (including viral load fresh basis). In addition, experts were pleased with the high scanning speed of the product from AVG.
However, despite the appearance of the first anti-virus, currently there are no known virus or a Windows Phone 7. Therefore, as stated by Rafael Rivera (very well-known researcher in the field of IT security) benefit from this application is currently not a lot.
If you're worried about it not too hard, we note that the AVG Security Suite is available to all owners of Windows Phone 7 now.
See more: Recommended anti-virus for Windows 7
2011-09-01
Kaspersky Lab has released a Internet Security 2012 and Anti-Virus 2012
Kaspersky Lab announced the release of new security packages for home users - Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2012, which support the "cloud" technologies, combining them with traditional anti-virus protection.
As reported on the official site, the main feature of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 the presence of a special mechanism - when there is a risk of infecting your computer information about the infection is automatically sent to an expert via the Kaspersky Security Network, which quickly react to the threat.
For the first time this feature appeared in the anti-virus products of the previous generation. In addition, similar opportunities exist in product Panda Security (Panda Cloud Antivirus).
What else's new? In Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 added a module to check the reputation of the programs (with the possibility of adding to the database of trusted applications) and website safety module. In addition, from the "cloud" on the computer loading the actual information about threats to information.
More information about Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012
As reported on the official site, the main feature of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 the presence of a special mechanism - when there is a risk of infecting your computer information about the infection is automatically sent to an expert via the Kaspersky Security Network, which quickly react to the threat.
For the first time this feature appeared in the anti-virus products of the previous generation. In addition, similar opportunities exist in product Panda Security (Panda Cloud Antivirus).
What else's new? In Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 added a module to check the reputation of the programs (with the possibility of adding to the database of trusted applications) and website safety module. In addition, from the "cloud" on the computer loading the actual information about threats to information.
More information about Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012
2011-08-15
Facebook attacked by Trojans
Facebook users have been victims of the Trojan Win32/Delf.QCZ. This malware disables antivirus programs that are not updated for a long time (meaning the signatures database.)
Social networks continue to be the main source of spread of malicious software. Facebook is no exception.
Specialists of ESET found a Trojan, which is rapidly spreading in a given social network.
The Trojan sends the message to one of the users with the text «Hi! How are you? ». In this case the letter contains the name of the recipient and a malicious link to the video. As soon as you try to watch the video, there is a message to download a new version of Flash Player. After confirming the installation starts downloading malicious code.
According to data obtained by means of early-warning systems ThreatSense.Net, mostly victims of Win32/Delf.QCZ become users in Central and Eastern Europe. The greatest number of infections were recorded in countries such as Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Serbia / Montenegro. An increasing number of infections in Israel, Asia-Pacific region, Thailand and Malaysia.
"To prevent infecting your computer with this malware, we strongly recommend that users not in any way not to respond to such messages", said Pavel Demyanenko, head of technical support ESET in Ukraine.
In addition, these messages are easily recognized, especially non-English speaking residents of countries. Due to the increasing number of such attacks, we can advise users of social networks to be extremely cautious. Do not open suspicious attachments and emails from unknown authors and do not click on suspicious links. You should also configure all the necessary security and confidentiality.
In addition, you must install on your computer safe and effective antivirus software with current signature database (license antivirus software with current signature database will provide reliable protection for your computer and prevent infection trojan Win32/Delf.QCZ).
Social networks continue to be the main source of spread of malicious software. Facebook is no exception.
The Trojan sends the message to one of the users with the text «Hi! How are you? ». In this case the letter contains the name of the recipient and a malicious link to the video. As soon as you try to watch the video, there is a message to download a new version of Flash Player. After confirming the installation starts downloading malicious code.
According to data obtained by means of early-warning systems ThreatSense.Net, mostly victims of Win32/Delf.QCZ become users in Central and Eastern Europe. The greatest number of infections were recorded in countries such as Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Serbia / Montenegro. An increasing number of infections in Israel, Asia-Pacific region, Thailand and Malaysia.
"To prevent infecting your computer with this malware, we strongly recommend that users not in any way not to respond to such messages", said Pavel Demyanenko, head of technical support ESET in Ukraine.
In addition, these messages are easily recognized, especially non-English speaking residents of countries. Due to the increasing number of such attacks, we can advise users of social networks to be extremely cautious. Do not open suspicious attachments and emails from unknown authors and do not click on suspicious links. You should also configure all the necessary security and confidentiality.
In addition, you must install on your computer safe and effective antivirus software with current signature database (license antivirus software with current signature database will provide reliable protection for your computer and prevent infection trojan Win32/Delf.QCZ).
2011-08-13
Internet Explorer 9 - the first on protecting users
Internet Explorer 9 is still the most secure browser! In Q2 2011 the company NSS Labs conducted independent research in 20 European countries from Britain to Russia, during which explored how many qualitatively different browsers block websites containing malicious code.
The results showed that due to the filter SmartScreen, Internet Explorer 9 can detect and block 92 per cent malicious websites, it is more than 7 times higher than in other browsers such as Firefox 4 (13 percent) and Chrome 10 (13 percent).
Also, thanks to the "Application Reputation" feature, Internet Explorer 9 identifies remaining 8 percent of threats and warn the user about the danger of downloading malicious software.
Internet Explorer provides additional protection and prevents attacks that use social engineering, detecting and blocking malicious web sites and downloadable files, even if they do not identify with antivirus software. Daily Internet Explorer 9 blocks of 3 to 5 million attacks, far more than any other browser. So if you are using an earlier version of Internet Explorer, you should definitely download Internet Explorer 9!
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The results showed that due to the filter SmartScreen, Internet Explorer 9 can detect and block 92 per cent malicious websites, it is more than 7 times higher than in other browsers such as Firefox 4 (13 percent) and Chrome 10 (13 percent).
Also, thanks to the "Application Reputation" feature, Internet Explorer 9 identifies remaining 8 percent of threats and warn the user about the danger of downloading malicious software.
Internet Explorer provides additional protection and prevents attacks that use social engineering, detecting and blocking malicious web sites and downloadable files, even if they do not identify with antivirus software. Daily Internet Explorer 9 blocks of 3 to 5 million attacks, far more than any other browser. So if you are using an earlier version of Internet Explorer, you should definitely download Internet Explorer 9!
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2011-08-10
The frightening statistics of the Internet
One of these days has found interesting (and actual) statistics:
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- Daily in the world it is dispatched 113 billion letters with spam;
- Every day in the world comes to light 94 thousand new computer viruses;
- Spam is dispatched by means of 11 million computers from every corner of the globe (computers are used by malefactors without the knowledge of the owner);
- Daily in the world by e-mail sent 10 billion phishing messages. The purpose - to gain access to confidential user data, such as logins and passwords of bank accounts, etc.
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2011-08-01
New trojans for the Android are found!
Researchers have faced a new trojan for Android which sends sms under paid numbers.
Known under name HippoSMS, the new trojan differs that automatically sends SMS on paid telephone numbers and doesn't suppose precautionary messages on expenses which expect users.
It was found out by researchers of the State university of Northern Carolina on July, 10th. Researchers have found HippoSMS in China on alternative Android Market. While it is not known, whether there was a trojan in official shop.
HippoSMS it is built in one of application and it is activated right after to installation on the device working on Android. "Our research shows that HippoSMS is activated together with application", - the assistant to the professor of chair of computer sciences has written Ksuksian Jing.
Then the virus traces entering SMS and deletes everything that is sent by providers of mobile services. Providers usually send the notifying messages, concerning the user accounts (for example, the information on current balance). Deleting messages, the trojan thus hides the information on expenses of the user till the moment of reception of the final account.
At the moment HippSMS works only with users in China and sends SMS only on certain numbers. This sort of viruses which dispatch messages on elite numbers, are extended in Russia, China and Ukraine.
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AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 - protection for Android devices
Six out of ten users are running a vulnerable version of Adobe Reader!
Known under name HippoSMS, the new trojan differs that automatically sends SMS on paid telephone numbers and doesn't suppose precautionary messages on expenses which expect users.
It was found out by researchers of the State university of Northern Carolina on July, 10th. Researchers have found HippoSMS in China on alternative Android Market. While it is not known, whether there was a trojan in official shop.
HippoSMS it is built in one of application and it is activated right after to installation on the device working on Android. "Our research shows that HippoSMS is activated together with application", - the assistant to the professor of chair of computer sciences has written Ksuksian Jing.
Then the virus traces entering SMS and deletes everything that is sent by providers of mobile services. Providers usually send the notifying messages, concerning the user accounts (for example, the information on current balance). Deleting messages, the trojan thus hides the information on expenses of the user till the moment of reception of the final account.
At the moment HippSMS works only with users in China and sends SMS only on certain numbers. This sort of viruses which dispatch messages on elite numbers, are extended in Russia, China and Ukraine.
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AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 - protection for Android devices
Six out of ten users are running a vulnerable version of Adobe Reader!
2011-07-29
AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 - protection for Android devices
AVG has released a new version of free anti-virus utility for Android devices. The utility can perform a system check on a predetermined schedule. AntiVirus Free allows you to check links, e-mail messages and incoming SMS to the presence of malicious code.
AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 also provides protection against spam SMS attacks. Also in the utility built-in mechanism to alert the owner about the location of the device (for example, if it was lost or stole it). In addition, the owner of the smart phone can remotely display messages on screen or erase sensitive data from your device.
Find out more you can on the AVG official site.
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AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 also provides protection against spam SMS attacks. Also in the utility built-in mechanism to alert the owner about the location of the device (for example, if it was lost or stole it). In addition, the owner of the smart phone can remotely display messages on screen or erase sensitive data from your device.
Find out more you can on the AVG official site.
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2011-07-25
Six out of ten users are running a vulnerable version of Adobe Reader!
According to research conducted by AVAST Software, six out of ten computer users are running unpatched version of Adobe Reader. Data for the study were obtained by using the free antivirus avast! Free Antivirus, which is one of the most popular (this product is used by more than 165 million people).
AVAST Software claims that 40% of users who prefer to Adobe Reader, use the patched application (versions 10, 9 and 8). 35% of users use the unpatched Adobe Reader 9. 20% of users use the unpatched Adobe Reader version 8 or earlier versions. At the moment, version 9.x and 8.x is still supported by the developer - for them available security updates.
The company notes that 80% of people use to read PDF Adobe Reader. His alternative Foxit used only 4.8%.
Despite the decline in the past year the number of exploits for Adobe Reader, the application is still a target for targeted attacks and drive-by downloads (download files without user interaction).
By the way, in March this year, it became known that the company AVAST Software may include in future versions of its antivirus new component that should be automatically updated frequently attacked application. Perhaps, produced a study was conducted to assess the utility of this functionality.
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AVAST Software claims that 40% of users who prefer to Adobe Reader, use the patched application (versions 10, 9 and 8). 35% of users use the unpatched Adobe Reader 9. 20% of users use the unpatched Adobe Reader version 8 or earlier versions. At the moment, version 9.x and 8.x is still supported by the developer - for them available security updates.
The company notes that 80% of people use to read PDF Adobe Reader. His alternative Foxit used only 4.8%.
Despite the decline in the past year the number of exploits for Adobe Reader, the application is still a target for targeted attacks and drive-by downloads (download files without user interaction).
By the way, in March this year, it became known that the company AVAST Software may include in future versions of its antivirus new component that should be automatically updated frequently attacked application. Perhaps, produced a study was conducted to assess the utility of this functionality.
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Google is preparing its own antivirus?
Google is preparing its own antivirus?
Google has launched a technology that allows search engines to determine the presence of viruses on your computer, even if it is not installed an antivirus program.
Distinctive feature of technology that to define presence of viruses, the computer of the user isn't scanned! Instead algorithms Google analyze the data about the traffic which comes on search engine servers.
At the moment, Google does not decide, whether there is a new function constant, but experts say the new feature of Google is able to recognize a wide variety of malicious programs that infect computers working under Windows operating system.
"Recently, in the ordinary course of procedures for improving performance in one of our data centers, we found an unusual type of search traffic," - says an engineer on Google Information Security Demian Mensher.
Google engineers have found that such traffic typically comes from malware infected computers.
The fact that some types of malicious software changing the configuration of your computer so that he missed the entire network traffic, or any part of it through a proxy server owned by criminals. The operating principle of the Google algorithm is based on an analysis of the route by which to transfer data from computer servers at Google. And if this route is questionable, Google displays a message about the danger.
It is necessary to notice that for today Google doesn't offer own antivirus product, and simply informs them on possible infections.
Details can be found on Official Google Blog
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NANO Antivirus - new and promising solution
Panda Cloud Antivirus has been updated
Distinctive feature of technology that to define presence of viruses, the computer of the user isn't scanned! Instead algorithms Google analyze the data about the traffic which comes on search engine servers.
At the moment, Google does not decide, whether there is a new function constant, but experts say the new feature of Google is able to recognize a wide variety of malicious programs that infect computers working under Windows operating system.
"Recently, in the ordinary course of procedures for improving performance in one of our data centers, we found an unusual type of search traffic," - says an engineer on Google Information Security Demian Mensher.
Google engineers have found that such traffic typically comes from malware infected computers.
The fact that some types of malicious software changing the configuration of your computer so that he missed the entire network traffic, or any part of it through a proxy server owned by criminals. The operating principle of the Google algorithm is based on an analysis of the route by which to transfer data from computer servers at Google. And if this route is questionable, Google displays a message about the danger.
It is necessary to notice that for today Google doesn't offer own antivirus product, and simply informs them on possible infections.
Details can be found on Official Google Blog
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NANO Antivirus - new and promising solution
Panda Cloud Antivirus has been updated
2011-07-11
NANO Antivirus - new and promising solution
NANO antivirus - a completely new project to protect your PC from viruses and trojans (binary, macro, script), worms and other malicious software.
The main feature of NANO antivirus - deep emulation technology which allows us to find and treat complex encrypted and polymorphic viruses, not always reliably determined by other solutions.
Conveniently organized access to the most frequent problems. Making the minimum number of actions you can perform a full system scan, to check any removable media, run the express scan (ie scan only potentially dangerous areas), to update the program components.
If necessary, you can create scanning tasks and updates that are performed periodically on a schedule you set, that allows you to automate most of the action to protect.
NANO Antivirus has built-in protection system, which is necessary to ensure the safety of your computer in real time. With security enabled system, all files are being accessed (the user or system), we immediately checked for malicious software.
Apart from anything else NANO Antivirus provides an opportunity to organize a trusted zone, which is a set of objects selected by the user and entered in a special list whose contents can not be checked during the scan. This eliminates the objects in the security that you are confident, therefore, optimizing, for example, processing large volumes of archives.
The presence of the quarantine feature allows you to provide reliable isolation of suspicious objects detected. Added to the quarantine files can be quickly sent to our technical support for further analysis.
You can download the current version of antivirus here - (66.6 MB, Freeware, Windows All).
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2011-07-05
Panda Cloud Antivirus has been updated
The Spanish company Panda Security is one of the leaders in the information security industry among European companies, introduced an updated version of its cloud antivirus Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5.
If we compare the previous version of the product with the new, we will find a lot of changes. In the new version has been optimized "cloud computing" engine, increased speed of scanning files, has been reduced processor load (thanks to improvements in the "BackgroundScan" modul), has expanded the list of application settings. In addition, the installer has been updated, corrected some bugs.
Learn more and download Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5 from the official website.
If we compare the previous version of the product with the new, we will find a lot of changes. In the new version has been optimized "cloud computing" engine, increased speed of scanning files, has been reduced processor load (thanks to improvements in the "BackgroundScan" modul), has expanded the list of application settings. In addition, the installer has been updated, corrected some bugs.
Learn more and download Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5 from the official website.
2011-07-02
Android has had another antivirus
Increasingly appearing in news reports about the vulnerabilities of Android and the mess that is happening in the Android Market - good soil to promote its anti-virus solutions.
Anti-Virus, phone tracking system for GPS (in case of theft), filters, contacts, parental protection, reputation checking installed software, data backup. All of this should be expected in the new antivirus product for Google Android. And make it a Czech specialists from AVAST!
AVAST! first of all be relevant for the root user (and there are numbers 15 - 20% of all owners of Android-smartphone).
Mobile anti-virus will appear in the 4th quarter of 2011, and in good tradition of AVAST! will be free. Descriptions of threats will be in the "cloud", because the application does not occupy much space in the phone memory, so during the inspection system will have to find a Wi-Fi or 3G.
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Intel bought himself an antivirus
Anti-Virus, phone tracking system for GPS (in case of theft), filters, contacts, parental protection, reputation checking installed software, data backup. All of this should be expected in the new antivirus product for Google Android. And make it a Czech specialists from AVAST!
AVAST! first of all be relevant for the root user (and there are numbers 15 - 20% of all owners of Android-smartphone).
Mobile anti-virus will appear in the 4th quarter of 2011, and in good tradition of AVAST! will be free. Descriptions of threats will be in the "cloud", because the application does not occupy much space in the phone memory, so during the inspection system will have to find a Wi-Fi or 3G.
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2011-06-29
CoviroSoft Antivirus 1.5 - protection from malicious modules
CoviroSoft Antivirus - it's free virus scanner, with which you can protect your system against various viruses.
CoviroSoft Antivirus in real time detect viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, recessed, worms, rootkits, keyloggers and other types of malicious code.
Anti-Virus supports regular database updates. In addition, CoviroSoft Antivirus presents a number of additional tools that are useful to fight viruses - the list of startup, registry editor, delete temporary files, system updates, etc.
Learn about CoviroSoft Antivirus 1.5 more on the official site.
CoviroSoft Antivirus in real time detect viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, recessed, worms, rootkits, keyloggers and other types of malicious code.
Anti-Virus supports regular database updates. In addition, CoviroSoft Antivirus presents a number of additional tools that are useful to fight viruses - the list of startup, registry editor, delete temporary files, system updates, etc.
Learn about CoviroSoft Antivirus 1.5 more on the official site.
2011-06-23
Kaspersky lets out updated Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone
«Kaspersky's lab» declares release of updating for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone which is called Maintenance Pack 1.
Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone supports platform Android, and also new versions of other mobile operating systems.
Platform Android becomes more and more popular not only among users, but also in corporate sector.
In Android-version Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone all are realized the functions providing safety of the mobile device are necessary.
It not only an antivirus, but also the Anti-thief, protection of the personal data, and also "filter" of calls and sms.
Besides, Maintenance Pack 1 provides support of two new operating systems – BlackBerry 6.0 and Symbian^3, also popular in the corporate environment.
Loss or theft of the smart phone having access to a corporate network, can represent serious threat of information security of the organization. The malefactor can find openings in protection system, or get access to the confidential data stored on the smart phone, and by that to compromise all business of the company.
The updated product urged to protect the smart phones having access to a corporate network, from harmful programs and spam, undesirable calls, hides from extraneous eyes contacts and files, helps to find the device in case of a loss or theft.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone gives the chance to the corporate user to keep confidentiality of the data and to raise probability of return of the device in case of its loss or theft.
Having sent a special sms the manager can remove confidential files or block access to them, define a finding of the device by means of function GPS Find, and also block phone and learn its new number at SIM-card change!
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Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone supports platform Android, and also new versions of other mobile operating systems.
Platform Android becomes more and more popular not only among users, but also in corporate sector.
In Android-version Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone all are realized the functions providing safety of the mobile device are necessary.
It not only an antivirus, but also the Anti-thief, protection of the personal data, and also "filter" of calls and sms.
Besides, Maintenance Pack 1 provides support of two new operating systems – BlackBerry 6.0 and Symbian^3, also popular in the corporate environment.
Loss or theft of the smart phone having access to a corporate network, can represent serious threat of information security of the organization. The malefactor can find openings in protection system, or get access to the confidential data stored on the smart phone, and by that to compromise all business of the company.
The updated product urged to protect the smart phones having access to a corporate network, from harmful programs and spam, undesirable calls, hides from extraneous eyes contacts and files, helps to find the device in case of a loss or theft.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Smartphone gives the chance to the corporate user to keep confidentiality of the data and to raise probability of return of the device in case of its loss or theft.
Having sent a special sms the manager can remove confidential files or block access to them, define a finding of the device by means of function GPS Find, and also block phone and learn its new number at SIM-card change!
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2011-06-20
Microsoft Security Essentials - the most widely used antivirus
According to last reports of company OPSWAT, Microsoft Security Essentials is the most popular anti-virus appendix all over the world.
Microsoft Security Essentials it is used on 10.66 % from 43 000 computers tested OPSWAT worldwide. It exceeds results Avira Antivir Personal taken the second place with an indicator - 10.18 %e. Free antivirus AVAST! has taken the third place from 8.66 %.
However if to look at world market shares of sellers, Microsoft takes of the fourth position with an indicator of 11.24 %, conceding Avira (12.29 %), AVAST Software (12.37 %) and AVG Technologies (also 12.37 %). This distinction is connected by that other suppliers of anti-virus decisions have more than one product that in the sum gives the big share.
Company OPSWAT has noticed in the research that the gain of a share of market MSE "can be connected with advantage of distribution which is available at Microsoft Security Essentials thanks to convenient installation through Windows Update and unobstructed integration with popular browser IE". Also, undoubtedly, there is one more plus which consists that Microsoft Security Essentials is the free anti-virus decision and it certainly helps with a rating.
According to Microsoft, an antivirus already have downloaded more than 30 million users all over the world!
Microsoft Security Essentials it is used on 10.66 % from 43 000 computers tested OPSWAT worldwide. It exceeds results Avira Antivir Personal taken the second place with an indicator - 10.18 %e. Free antivirus AVAST! has taken the third place from 8.66 %.
However if to look at world market shares of sellers, Microsoft takes of the fourth position with an indicator of 11.24 %, conceding Avira (12.29 %), AVAST Software (12.37 %) and AVG Technologies (also 12.37 %). This distinction is connected by that other suppliers of anti-virus decisions have more than one product that in the sum gives the big share.
Company OPSWAT has noticed in the research that the gain of a share of market MSE "can be connected with advantage of distribution which is available at Microsoft Security Essentials thanks to convenient installation through Windows Update and unobstructed integration with popular browser IE". Also, undoubtedly, there is one more plus which consists that Microsoft Security Essentials is the free anti-virus decision and it certainly helps with a rating.
According to Microsoft, an antivirus already have downloaded more than 30 million users all over the world!
2011-06-10
Comparative testing of antivirus products from AV-Comparatives.org (Summer 2011)
AV-Comparatives regularly holds testing of anti-virus products by two various ways - the test of proactive protection (reveals ability of antiviruses to find out attack of harmful programs) and the test of signature protection (checks as antiviruses use the dictionary of known viruses for detection of new threats).
In the proactive test of the highest rating (ADVANCED +) have received Avira and Kaspersky.
Rating "ADVANCED" have received - G Data, ESET, Panda, TrustPort, Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, F-Secure, BitDefender, and eScan.
The rating - "STANDART", has earned antivirus Sophos.
Despite decrease in indicators, ability of anti-virus products to detection of harmful programs has hardly decreased.
The full report and comparative analysis of results for 2011 will be published in July.
The test of proactive protection
In comparison with the previous tests executed in November of last year, results of many tested programs have decreased.In the proactive test of the highest rating (ADVANCED +) have received Avira and Kaspersky.
Rating "ADVANCED" have received - G Data, ESET, Panda, TrustPort, Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, F-Secure, BitDefender, and eScan.
The rating - "STANDART", has earned antivirus Sophos.
Despite decrease in indicators, ability of anti-virus products to detection of harmful programs has hardly decreased.
Testing of complex remedies
Full dynamic test was conducted jointly antivirus AV-Comparatives and the Institute of Innsbruck was supported by the Austrian government. Testing was conducted every day for several months. System under the protection of seventeen antivirus exposed to thousands of malicious URL-addresses. Using the automated procedure that determines whether the antivirus blocking malicious attacks, missed it or have requested user's discretion.The full report and comparative analysis of results for 2011 will be published in July.
2011-06-08
An updated version of Dr.Web for Android
Company Doctor Web announces an update for Dr.Web for Android + Anti-spam. The product includes new capabilities already available to users of Dr.Web for Android Light, also amended the anti-spam functionality.
The updated version of Dr.Web for Android implemented the ability to update virus database via direct connection to the computer, if your mobile device supports this feature. In addition, after Dr.Web for Android Light in the paid version of the product has been added Korean language support.
Several changes were made in the Antispam module. So, was corrected a bug that could lead to the fact that the call took place even while blocking all incoming calls.
In addition, have been eliminated, errors, including incorrect termination of the program on some mobile devices.
Dr.Web for Android updated to the new version automatically, but if automatic updates are disabled on your device, you must go to Android Market, choose from the list of applications Dr.Web Anti-virus and click "Update."
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The updated version of Dr.Web for Android implemented the ability to update virus database via direct connection to the computer, if your mobile device supports this feature. In addition, after Dr.Web for Android Light in the paid version of the product has been added Korean language support.
Several changes were made in the Antispam module. So, was corrected a bug that could lead to the fact that the call took place even while blocking all incoming calls.
In addition, have been eliminated, errors, including incorrect termination of the program on some mobile devices.
Dr.Web for Android updated to the new version automatically, but if automatic updates are disabled on your device, you must go to Android Market, choose from the list of applications Dr.Web Anti-virus and click "Update."
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2011-06-06
Dr Web - a false anti-virus for Mac OS X in the center of attention!
The company Dr. Web has summed up activity analysis of malicious applications in May this year.
The main events of May in the field of information security specialists called the mass dissemination of false anti-virus, best known as MacDefender.
If fake antivirus programs for Windows have become commonplace, for Mac OS X such malicious programs - still a novelty, especially in epidemic proportions.
With regard to threats to Windows, then in the past month in the Dr.Web virus bases were added to the regular update rootkits, created under 64-bit versions of operating systems.
Thus, a malicious program Trojan.Necurs has in its arsenal as a 32 - and 64-bit rootkit driver, through which bypasses restriction 64-bit versions of Windows to load unsigned drivers using the system utility bcdedit.exe. However Trojan.Necurs able to block the loading of the drivers of many anti-virus, preventing the defense of the system.
The main events of May in the field of information security specialists called the mass dissemination of false anti-virus, best known as MacDefender.
If fake antivirus programs for Windows have become commonplace, for Mac OS X such malicious programs - still a novelty, especially in epidemic proportions.
With regard to threats to Windows, then in the past month in the Dr.Web virus bases were added to the regular update rootkits, created under 64-bit versions of operating systems.
Thus, a malicious program Trojan.Necurs has in its arsenal as a 32 - and 64-bit rootkit driver, through which bypasses restriction 64-bit versions of Windows to load unsigned drivers using the system utility bcdedit.exe. However Trojan.Necurs able to block the loading of the drivers of many anti-virus, preventing the defense of the system.
2011-05-31
Found a new fake anti-virus for Mac OS X
The authors of a fake antivirus MacDefender for the operating system Mac OS X released a new variety of its programs. This was reported in the blog anti-virus company Intego.
The new version MacDefender called MacGuard. Its basic difference from previous versions is that it consists of two parts and the installation does not require you to enter an administrator password (assuming that the user is using an admin account).
Fake Anti-Virus MacDefender began to spread among users of Mac OS X in late April - early May. It is installed on your computer if a user visits one of created malicious sites. Then MacDefender impersonating an antivirus and reports the detection of malicious files. To delete these files the user is prompted to enter your credit card details.
Apple has been criticized for not having provided timely assistance to users. Instructions on how to defuse the false antivirus company released on its website only on May 24. Then, Apple promised to release an update to Mac OS X, which will automatically find and remove MacDefender and its known variants.
The new version MacDefender called MacGuard. Its basic difference from previous versions is that it consists of two parts and the installation does not require you to enter an administrator password (assuming that the user is using an admin account).
Fake Anti-Virus MacDefender began to spread among users of Mac OS X in late April - early May. It is installed on your computer if a user visits one of created malicious sites. Then MacDefender impersonating an antivirus and reports the detection of malicious files. To delete these files the user is prompted to enter your credit card details.
Apple has been criticized for not having provided timely assistance to users. Instructions on how to defuse the false antivirus company released on its website only on May 24. Then, Apple promised to release an update to Mac OS X, which will automatically find and remove MacDefender and its known variants.
2011-05-23
BitDefender Antivirus for Android released
The company BitDefender has announced the release of beta versions of antivirus software for mobile devices running Android.
A new product called BitDefender Mobile Security, provides protection from viruses, trojans, spyware and other malicious programs.
Among the features of antivirus - high productivity, moderate consumption of battery life, support of cloud technologies and the control of installed applications on your smartphone.
Particular emphasis is placed on the engine that scans the system as the user's request, and in automatic mode (scanning files is performed only when installing new software.
Interest of developers of security tools for the mobile platform due to its rapidly increasing popularity of the system and a huge number of applications, one in five of whom, the assurances of experts SMobile Systems, is potentially dangerous.
On the need to protect such devices on the Android also indicate the recent reports of Kaspersky Lab and the company Dr. Web.
Take part in testing BitDefender Mobile Security can be anyone. Distribution of the product is presented in Android-Market, and the program's website at m.bitdefender.com.
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A new product called BitDefender Mobile Security, provides protection from viruses, trojans, spyware and other malicious programs.
Among the features of antivirus - high productivity, moderate consumption of battery life, support of cloud technologies and the control of installed applications on your smartphone.
Particular emphasis is placed on the engine that scans the system as the user's request, and in automatic mode (scanning files is performed only when installing new software.
Interest of developers of security tools for the mobile platform due to its rapidly increasing popularity of the system and a huge number of applications, one in five of whom, the assurances of experts SMobile Systems, is potentially dangerous.
On the need to protect such devices on the Android also indicate the recent reports of Kaspersky Lab and the company Dr. Web.
Take part in testing BitDefender Mobile Security can be anyone. Distribution of the product is presented in Android-Market, and the program's website at m.bitdefender.com.
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2011-05-03
Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9
Panda Security announced the beginning of open beta testing an updated version of an antivirus solution Panda Cloud Anti-Virus protects computers running Windows XP/Vista/7 from malicious files and network threats.
A key innovation of the new version of the product was based on cloud technologies firewall that prevents hackers and track the progress of suspicious network activity. In addition, the new version were reconfigure the antivirus engine and the application toolbar.
Currently, the implementation of a firewall Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9 is far from perfect, and so when the firewall may encounter an error and identify various gaps in the application code.
Users who downloaded and installed anti-virus, are requested to report on possible problems the specialists Panda Security.
Learn more about the beta Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9 and download the package can be on the official site.
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A key innovation of the new version of the product was based on cloud technologies firewall that prevents hackers and track the progress of suspicious network activity. In addition, the new version were reconfigure the antivirus engine and the application toolbar.
Currently, the implementation of a firewall Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9 is far from perfect, and so when the firewall may encounter an error and identify various gaps in the application code.
Users who downloaded and installed anti-virus, are requested to report on possible problems the specialists Panda Security.
Learn more about the beta Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9 and download the package can be on the official site.
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2011-04-26
ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux
ESET company announced the completion of testing the final release anti-virus package NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop, presented in two versions - for home and corporate users.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux is designed to protect computers running under Linux from viruses, trojans, spyware and other malicious software. The program provides a system scan, heuristic analysis, automatic updates of virus signature database, scheduled scans, as well as the function responsible for the treatment of infected files and the transfer of suspicious objects in quarantine.
A key feature of the package are the underlying antivirus engine "ThreatSense Technology" and "Smart Detection". With these technologies, the program can detect and block as a new cross-platform threat, as well as variations of known viruses.
For corporate customers (users of Business Edition) is available "Remote Administrator" module required for a remote control application on client machines
It is worth noting as well that the interface Antivirus for Linux is translated into 15 languages.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux compatible with operating systems Debian, Fedora, Mandriva, RedHat, SuSE, Ubuntu and many others. Additional product information you can be found on the eset.com
2011-03-21
BitDefender Business Solutions 3.5
BitDefender presented to the public a new line of products BitDefender Business Solutions 3.5. This is a complete solution, focused on small and medium-sized businesses, will provide protection for the infrastructure client organizations from a wide range of Internet threats.
Suggested products are developed based on modern technologies to protect against malicious software, distributed at a reasonable price and is ideally meet the specific needs of small companies.
As reported by the developer, BitDefender Business Solutions 3.5 protects customer data and e-mail from a variety of viruses and malware, but also offers powerful features and tools for centralized systems management and auditing of remote networks.
BitDefender Business Solutions 3.5 differs from earlier versions significantly increased productivity, exceptional ease of deployment and maintenance, as well as more effective mechanisms to detect threats. In particular, the disposal of customers have a powerful anti-virus technology Active Virus Control (AVC) Technology for Business Client v3.5 and BitDefender Antivirus for Mac (Business Edition), mail server security, as well as new anti-spam engine that provides flexible control quarantine on the SMTP server and Exchange.
The new dashboard allows administrators to centrally manage security features, monitor the status of systems available, and receive detailed and timely information about threats, and thanks to the "Endpoint Auditing and Reporting Module" formed comprehensive reports.
Other innovations can help small organizations to compensate for the shortage of IT-budget and skilled staff due to automation of various business operations and management of available resources. Including BitDefender Business Solutions 3.5 simplifies the creation of effective security policies and their implementation throughout the organization, will provide remote management of devices and be able to boast tighter integration with directory service Active Directory.
BitDefender Business Solutions includes the following products: server software BitDefender Management Server, Client Applications Business Clients for desktop Windows, Macintosh and Linux, BitDefender Security for File Servers, BitDefender Security for SharePoint (version 2007 and 2003), BitDefender Security for Mail Servers and BitDefender Security for Exchange (versions 2010, 2007 and 2003).
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2011-01-31
Malicious ads sent through ICQ
Experts from Kaspersky Lab in the past few days have received numerous reports that the fake antivirus Antivirus 8 infects users' computers. Interestingly, the fake antivirus pop-up windows appear when the computer was not used actively. Experts have found that it happened at a time when the program ICQ receive and display new promotional messages.
During the investigation, was established the following:
This page is hosted at [...] charlotterusse.eu. Because the page contains the iframe, it can be assumed that the ad server stores (Charlotte Russe - a clothing store) has been hacked. However, it is not. Furthermore charlotterusse.com, none of the servers whose addresses are contained on this page is not related to this brand of clothing.
This means that someone has created the appearance of the existing store to the system of distribution of advertising is not blocked advertisement, because such systems weed out obviously fraudulent applications. But the most interesting in this case that the attackers to deflect suspicion from himself for distributing malicious software, have created the appearance that their server was hacked. Most likely, a distributor of advertising at this time limited to a warning, so that the fraudsters will have at least one more chance to infect users' computers.
Source: Securelit
During the investigation, was established the following:
This page is hosted at [...] charlotterusse.eu. Because the page contains the iframe, it can be assumed that the ad server stores (Charlotte Russe - a clothing store) has been hacked. However, it is not. Furthermore charlotterusse.com, none of the servers whose addresses are contained on this page is not related to this brand of clothing.
This means that someone has created the appearance of the existing store to the system of distribution of advertising is not blocked advertisement, because such systems weed out obviously fraudulent applications. But the most interesting in this case that the attackers to deflect suspicion from himself for distributing malicious software, have created the appearance that their server was hacked. Most likely, a distributor of advertising at this time limited to a warning, so that the fraudsters will have at least one more chance to infect users' computers.
Source: Securelit
2010-08-26
Intel bought himself an antivirus
It was learned that the corporation Intel, bought the company McAfee. McAfee - one of the leading antivirus software. Intel uses the experience and base McAfee in order to secure their chips and create an integrated antivirus for smartphones.
The deal amounted to $ 7.68 billion, Intel will buy shares of McAfee for $ 48 apiece, which amounted to 60 per cent of current quotations for the company. Boards of Directors of both companies have already approved the deal. Against the background of this event McAfee shares soared by 58%, and Intel, by contrast, declined by 2%.
Intel has plans to buy back shares from the market and McAfee make it our subsidiary,
Purchase of own antivirus software maker will release a special software package. It is also possible that Intel plans to take a long vacant niche manufacturers of security systems for smartphones, experts say. Mobile phones with access to the network - such as potential victims of hackers, like computers, and recently had problems with viruses of the iPhone and devices on the platform of Android. For the user this means that do not have to specifically download and install additional antivirus software, this program will already be built into the smartphone.
Under favorable conditions new products may appear as early as next year.
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New Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition and Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro
Company Panda Security has announced the availability of two new products - Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition and Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro, providing effective protection against the spread of Internet threats using the online services. Main advantage of cloud antivirus solutions is exceptional efficiency in detecting threats and minimal consumption of resources, the client system.
According to the developers, Panda Cloud Antivirus, presented to the public seven months ago, is the first and only anti-virus, which is based on cloud computing technologies, and ensures effective protection for home computers online and offline. Today, consumers can choose a solution that fully meets their needs. Free software Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition is an improved version of the original service. The new paid product Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro also offers high-quality technical support and a range of popular configurations in corporate functions.
At the core of both products is the patented technology Panda Collective Intelligence, which provides automated data collection and processing of millions of samples of malicious code in the cloud, not on the client PCs. As a result, a solution that provides full protection against threats, is in the computer's memory to 15 megabytes. The presence of "collective intelligence" also ensures a more efficient processing of files known to be safe and will reduce the number of false positives.
Both versions are equipped with built-in mechanisms PCAV behavioral analysis, with which the product identifies potentially dangerous applications even in the absence of the signatures. Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro is also able to detect hidden dangers in the analysis of running processes.
User Interface Panda Cloud Antivirus allows you to fine-tuning of defense mechanisms. Including customers can enable or disable individual modules of the product, manage the interaction with the "cloud" and regulate the mechanisms of logging. Special mention deserve the advanced settings "basket» (recycle bin) and the compilation of lists of exceptions, etc. The new option Full Scan easier to conduct a full scan a user's system.
Professional Edition guarantees better protection for client systems off-line due to automatic "Vaccination" USB-transmitters and hard drives. Another advantage of this version is automatic updates antivirus engine to a newer version.
This updated version includes support for 9 new languages. In total, at the moment PCAV product is available in 20 languages. Panda Cloud Antivirus is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems and can be used in conjunction with other means of protection against viruses and malware.
Download the free software Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition here.
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2010-06-04
VIPRE Enterprise for Mac
Sunbelt Software Corporation announced a new product called VIPRE Enterprise for Mac. The new software is based on the popular anti-virus engine VIPRE and protects user Macintosh systems from a wide range of Internet threats.
According to the Director Sunbelt Software Alex Eckelberry, today Macintosh system can no longer be considered completely safe. Virus writers are increasingly turning their attention to this platform, and modern organizations using Mac-system in urgent need for effective remedies. VIPRE Enterprise provides them with these funds.
The client software runs on systems running Mac OS X, and carries them crawling in search of malicious and potentially unwanted applications. Scanning can be run on-demand or automatically in accordance with pre-scheduling. Users will be able to study the history of inspections and view lists of files that are sent to quarantine. Corporate antivirus easily detects and removes specific threats aimed at the platform of Windows, but can harm the Mac-systems connected to the network. To protect organizations from new and little known malicious applications VIPRE Enterprise for Mac download regularly updated virus database from the site of Sunbelt.
VIPRE Enterprise for Mac running OS Mac OS X (version 10.5.6, 10.6 and later). In the future, the company also plans to release a version of the Mac-Anti-Virus for the consumer market.
For more information about the products the company Sunbelt Software can be on the official site.
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According to the Director Sunbelt Software Alex Eckelberry, today Macintosh system can no longer be considered completely safe. Virus writers are increasingly turning their attention to this platform, and modern organizations using Mac-system in urgent need for effective remedies. VIPRE Enterprise provides them with these funds.
The client software runs on systems running Mac OS X, and carries them crawling in search of malicious and potentially unwanted applications. Scanning can be run on-demand or automatically in accordance with pre-scheduling. Users will be able to study the history of inspections and view lists of files that are sent to quarantine. Corporate antivirus easily detects and removes specific threats aimed at the platform of Windows, but can harm the Mac-systems connected to the network. To protect organizations from new and little known malicious applications VIPRE Enterprise for Mac download regularly updated virus database from the site of Sunbelt.
VIPRE Enterprise for Mac running OS Mac OS X (version 10.5.6, 10.6 and later). In the future, the company also plans to release a version of the Mac-Anti-Virus for the consumer market.
For more information about the products the company Sunbelt Software can be on the official site.
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2010-05-26
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2010-05-20
Antiviruses attack!
Company Usenix conducted research, which showed that the fake anti-virus programs account for 15% of all malicious programs, reports BBC News. To study the experts analyzed the 240 million web pages for 13 months.
When you visit certain pages, users get a message that their computer is infected with the virus and offer to download antivirus. After installing the program steals personal data, or forcing people to pay for the registration of a fake product. Experts pointed out that it's amazing how many people are becoming victims of fraud.
Manufacturers of fake antivirus products use search engines to force consumers to buy this useless software. If a user searches a popular word or name of the resource, written with spelling errors in the search results are displayed links to scam sites. Once a user enters such a resource on the screen of his computer pops up a message box that the PC "damaged and corrupted" any malicious software. Then invited to install an application that will eliminate a nonexistent threat. On average, users pay for the download of a fake anti-virus about $ 50.
Fake antivirus programs are often associated with other malicious software, which remains in the victim's computer, even after the payment. During the research specialists Usenix Workshop found 11 thousand domains associated with the spread of false detection. More than half of counterfeit software delivered to PCs via advertising. Experts recommend to be cautious when a site offers to download some additional software, and not to download antivirus software from an unknown site, if you have one already.
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When you visit certain pages, users get a message that their computer is infected with the virus and offer to download antivirus. After installing the program steals personal data, or forcing people to pay for the registration of a fake product. Experts pointed out that it's amazing how many people are becoming victims of fraud.
Manufacturers of fake antivirus products use search engines to force consumers to buy this useless software. If a user searches a popular word or name of the resource, written with spelling errors in the search results are displayed links to scam sites. Once a user enters such a resource on the screen of his computer pops up a message box that the PC "damaged and corrupted" any malicious software. Then invited to install an application that will eliminate a nonexistent threat. On average, users pay for the download of a fake anti-virus about $ 50.
Fake antivirus programs are often associated with other malicious software, which remains in the victim's computer, even after the payment. During the research specialists Usenix Workshop found 11 thousand domains associated with the spread of false detection. More than half of counterfeit software delivered to PCs via advertising. Experts recommend to be cautious when a site offers to download some additional software, and not to download antivirus software from an unknown site, if you have one already.
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2010-05-11
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 is recognized as one of the best antivirus
According to the results of tests of anti-virus solutions, conducted AV-Comparatives.org 2010, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 was selected among the best software for the scanning speed and high detection rate of malicious code and programs.
Comparative tests of the Austrian non-profit organization AV-Comparatives.org, which took part company Panda Security, designed to identify the reliability of anti-virus products on key aspects.
The results of the first test showed that Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 revealed 99.2% of viruses, which is higher than the results of a similar test products Trend Micro, Kaspersky, McAfee, F-Secure, AVG, Symantec, Avast!, Sophos and others. This indicator has allowed anti-virus solution immediately enter the top three products-leaders. Test the speed of scanning on demand also led Antivirus Panda in the top three tested software solutions.
The basis of a decision Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 fell technology "collective intelligence", designed to automatically collect and process millions of malicious code in the so-called "cloud", and not on the local PC. That is what provides the reliable and instantaneous protection against both known and undiscovered from malicious code, once again confirmed the results of several tests.
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2010-03-18
Dr.Web announced the release of version 6.0
Company «Dr.Web» announced the release of Dr.Web anti-virus products version 6.0 to protect workstations and file servers based on OS Windows.
The new version includes a number of key changes, compared with 5.0. However, the line of applications is expanding due to the appearance of products, which include the firewall.
The firewall has in its arsenal a number of filters that enable you to control network connections as on specific protocols, ports or IP-addresses, and specific user applications. With its help, you can create permanent rules for all processes requesting network connections. Firewall appeared in new products Dr.Web Antivirus Pro and Dr.Web Security Space Pro.
The new version has been updated file monitor SpIDer Guard. By improving the interaction of the file monitor kernel anti-virus not only provided support for 64-bit Microsoft Windows, but also increased the speed and efficiency of anti-virus. Now all components of the anti-virus service working through Scanning Engine.
Updated email antivirus monitor Dr.Web SpIDer Mail. Improved management module AntiVirus - SpIDer Agent, which now has two modes - User and administrative. Advanced Update modul allows users to receive extended key files, without taking any action to do so, as partners of the company - to provide services for license renewal for antivirus products Dr.Web.
Operating system requirements remain the same. Dr.Web for Windows and Dr.Web Security Space for 32-bit versions are installed on all of Windows, starting with the 2000 SP 4 + Rollup 1 for 64-bit versions - from Windows XP SP2; Dr.Web for file servers Windows - 2003/2008 (64-bit). These same requirements apply to computers to install the product Dr.Web, including firewall and Antivirus Dr.Web Pro Dr.Web Security Space Pro.
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Microsoft Security Essentials recognized as one of the best free antivirus
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The new version includes a number of key changes, compared with 5.0. However, the line of applications is expanding due to the appearance of products, which include the firewall.
The firewall has in its arsenal a number of filters that enable you to control network connections as on specific protocols, ports or IP-addresses, and specific user applications. With its help, you can create permanent rules for all processes requesting network connections. Firewall appeared in new products Dr.Web Antivirus Pro and Dr.Web Security Space Pro.
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The new version has been updated file monitor SpIDer Guard. By improving the interaction of the file monitor kernel anti-virus not only provided support for 64-bit Microsoft Windows, but also increased the speed and efficiency of anti-virus. Now all components of the anti-virus service working through Scanning Engine.
Updated email antivirus monitor Dr.Web SpIDer Mail. Improved management module AntiVirus - SpIDer Agent, which now has two modes - User and administrative. Advanced Update modul allows users to receive extended key files, without taking any action to do so, as partners of the company - to provide services for license renewal for antivirus products Dr.Web.
Operating system requirements remain the same. Dr.Web for Windows and Dr.Web Security Space for 32-bit versions are installed on all of Windows, starting with the 2000 SP 4 + Rollup 1 for 64-bit versions - from Windows XP SP2; Dr.Web for file servers Windows - 2003/2008 (64-bit). These same requirements apply to computers to install the product Dr.Web, including firewall and Antivirus Dr.Web Pro Dr.Web Security Space Pro.
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2010-02-11
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.
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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, OutpostSilver Award: Trend Micro, Eset, Avast
Bronze Award: AVG, ZoneAlarm, Panda, PC Tools, MaAfee, Emsisoft
Unrewarded: Comodo, Microsoft, Dr. Web, VBA32
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