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AV Test releases Android test data

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 18, 2013

30 mobile solutions tested for malware protection and speed hit.

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Latest VBSpam tests show web host spam harder to block

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 17, 2013

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

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AMTSO unveils product setup check tools

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 4, 2013

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

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June issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 1, 2013

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

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US lifts ban on anti-virus software for Iran

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 31, 2013

Eased restrictions welcomed by security experts.

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Latest AV-Test results released

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 29, 2013

New round of figures compare products to Microsoft baselines.

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Ruby on Rails vulnerability exploited in the wild

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 29, 2013

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

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Symantec quietly retires PC Tools security product lines

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 24, 2013

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

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Dutch citizens keep extra cash at hand following DDoS attacks

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 22, 2013

Month-long attacks had significant impact.

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India believed to be source of sophisticated surveillance campaigns

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 21, 2013

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

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Extra-large crop of updates for Patch Tuesday

Fourteen security alerts from Microsoft join two from Adobe.
Fourteen security alerts from Microsoft join two from Adobe.Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday security bulletins came out this week, featuring a chunky 14 separate alerts with many… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/08/extra-large-crop-updates-patch-tuesday/

Firefox 4 crack spreads trojan

'Cracked' versions of free software used to spread malware
'Cracked' versions of free software used to spread malware In a new malware campaign, users are told they can download a free crack of the Firefox 4 browser, only to find… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/08/firefox-4-crack-spreads-trojan/

August issue of VB published

The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The August 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/08/august-issue-vb-published/

August

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July

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July issue of VB published

The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The July 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/07/july-issue-vb-published/

Microsoft sues alleged spammer for gaming Hotmail's spam filter

Messages marked as 'not spam' from phony web mail accounts.
Messages marked as 'not spam' from phony web mail accounts. Connecticut spammer Boris Mizhen and several companies controlled by him have been sued by Microsoft for sending… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/microsoft-sues-alleged-spammer-gaming-hotmail-s-spam-filter/

Latest VB100 announced

Solutions for Windows Vista to be put through their paces.
Solutions for Windows Vista to be put through their paces. The latest round of VB100 testing has been announced, with a comparative to be run on Microsoft's Windows Vista in July.… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/latest-announced/

Patches come thick and fast in major update spree

Monthly and out-of-band issues flood admins' to-do lists.
Monthly and out-of-band issues flood admins' to-do lists. The release of this month's Patch Tuesday security bulletins from Microsoft, with a fairly average 10 alerts covering 34… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/patches-come-thick-and-fast-major-update-spree/

June issue of VB published

The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The June 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/june-issue-vb-published/

June

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ESET buys COMDOM

Security vendor strengthens anti-spam capabilities.
Security vendor strengthens anti-spam capabilities. Slovakian security vendor ESET has announced the acquisition of Slovakian anti-spam firm COMDOM Software. The anti-spam firm's… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/eset-buys-comdom/

Symantec to acquire VeriSign business

Vendor splashes out more cash on authentication.
Vendor splashes out more cash on authentication.Symantec, the AV vendor with a reputation for snapping up other companies, has announced its purchase of VeriSign's authentication… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/symantec-acquire-verisign-business/

Contract spam serving malware

Recipients made to believe they have been sent emails accidentally.
Recipients made to believe they have been sent emails accidentally. In a new campaign, spammers are sending out emails that have appear to have contracts attached to them, but… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/contract-spam-serving-malware/

Mariposa bot herders apply for job with security firm

Applicants weren't successful, but may not see prison either.
Applicants weren't successful, but may not see prison either.Panda Labs' Luis Corrons believed he was the victim if a practical joke when two people who had been involved in the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/mariposa-bot-herders-apply-job-security-firm/

Symantec buys key pair of encryption firms

PGP and GuardianEdge snapped up in surprise dual acquisition.
PGP and GuardianEdge snapped up in surprise dual acquisition.Symantec has announced the acquisition of two separate firms specialising in encryption and email security. The deals… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/symantec-buys-key-pair-encryption-firms/

McAfee offers payments to cover FP cleanup costs

Compensation for faulty update victims could set precedent.
Compensation for faulty update victims could set precedent. Victims of the erroneous McAfee DAT update last month are being offered cash payments to cover costs incurred in fixing… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/mcafee-offers-payments-cover-fp-cleanup-costs/

Sophos bought up by investment firm

APAX Partners acquires major stake in $830 million company.
APAX Partners acquires major stake in $830 million company.Sophos has announced that a majority share of the company will be sold to major private investment firm APAX Partners, in… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/sophos-bought-investment-firm/

May issue of VB published

The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The May 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/may-issue-vb-published/

May

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