VB Blog

AV Test releases Android test data

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 18, 2013

30 mobile solutions tested for malware protection and speed hit.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 17, 2013

Most filters see a small increase in their catch rates overall.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 4, 2013

Set of checks can show if your security is properly configured and operational.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jun 1, 2013

The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on May 31, 2013

Eased restrictions welcomed by security experts.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on May 29, 2013

Code executed on web servers to cause them to join IRC botnet.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on May 29, 2013

New round of figures compare products to Microsoft baselines.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on May 24, 2013

Sales of Spyware Doctor and other security products end, support to continue for existing users.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on May 22, 2013

Month-long attacks had significant impact.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on May 21, 2013

In-depth investigations find widespread worldwide snooping, Pakistan primary target.

Previous1...7879808182...215Next

Search blog

Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years

Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual 'State of the Net' study, showing serious numbers… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/malware-and-phishing-cost-us-users-7-billion-two-years/

Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate. The expansion of the FlexiSpy mobile device snooping software, originally available only for the Symbian platform but with… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/07/battle-over-blackberry-spyware-threat/

Amero case sent for retrial

Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed. Connecticut temporary teaching assistant Julie Amero, convicted of exposing minors to danger when a classroom computer she had… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/amero-case-sent-retrial/

Google stashing adware on Dell systems, says OpenDNS founder

Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics. The partnership between search giant Google and hardware behemoth Dell, which has led to the popular Google Toolbar being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/google-stashing-adware-dell-systems-says-opendns-founder/

Zango sues PC Tools for $35 million

'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal. Adware and sometime spyware maker Zango has brought a suit against anti-spyware firm PC Tools complaining that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/zango-sues-pc-tools-35-million/

I-SPY chases SPY-ACT through approval process

Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead. With the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' (aka SPY-ACT act) approved by a House of Representatives… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/i-spy-chases-spy-act-through-approval-process/

« Previous 12 Next »

VB Blog

AV Test releases Android test data

Latest VBSpam tests show web host spam harder to block

AMTSO unveils product setup check tools

June issue of VB published

US lifts ban on anti-virus software for Iran

Ruby on Rails vulnerability exploited in the wild

Latest AV-Test results released

Symantec quietly retires PC Tools security product lines

Dutch citizens keep extra cash at hand following DDoS attacks

India believed to be source of sophisticated surveillance campaigns