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Asian security firms face blocks in global market
News Asian antivirus firms gain success with freeware, but products lack comprehensive coverage and support to compete with established players, says analyst.
Tags: Antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, Vendor, Security Company, antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, Antivirus, software, Microsoft Corp., malicious code
Wireless security guide
Insight With wireless security standards yet to settle, it is no surprise IT pros are still baffled by it. Here's our quick and dirty guide on the topic, comprised of the most frequently asked questions from readers.
Tags: 802.11/Wi-Fi, Security implementation/standards
Kingston U3 DataTraveler (2GB)
Reviews The U3 platform allows mobile professionals to travel light, carrying a basic set of business applications and data on a secure USB flash drive.
Panda's Cloud Antivirus leaves beta behind
News First introduced in beta back in April, Panda Cloud Antivirus graduates to a stable, public release and signifies a major security vendor taking aim at the freeware competition--instead of the other way around.
Tags: PC security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Cloud computing, Recycle Bin, Panda, Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0, Scans, Computer, Security
Morro screenshots reportedly leaked; Will it be cloud-based?
News Windows enthusiast blog posts what are supposedly leaked screenshots of Microsoft's new Morro free security offering. ZDNet blog says it will be cloud-based.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Security applications/tools, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Kaspersky Lab, Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc., Security applications/tools, Microsoft Windows, Neowin.net Blog, freeware
Simplify PowerShell script creation with PowerGUI
Techguide PowerShell offers a powerful and extensible scripting language, but memorizing complete syntax for every command and procedure would not be a simple task.
Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Tool, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Quest Software Inc., code snippet, scripting language, PowerGUI, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
PodMail
Product Reviews PodMail
Tags: Message, IBM Lotus Notes, Apple Macintosh, PodMail, Downloading PodMail, e-mail, Apple iPod, built-In, e-Mail Account, freeware
Trend Micro rails against standalone antivirus apps
News The company's top malware expert has criticized standalone antivirus applications for creating a false sense of security, but says Trend Micro still sells them due to customer demand.
Tags: Antivirus software, Malware, Security, Scanner, Trend Micro Inc., Antivirus Application, antivirus, phone, Anti-spam, Symantec Corp.
Software makers to be held more accountable?
Blogs Software companies throughout the world are taking note of moves in Europe to subject software to the same consumer prot...
How intuitive should developers make software?
Techguide If a user can't figure out how to use software, the blame often falls on the developer. Is the expectation that developers must create intuitive software unrealistic?
Tags: Business applications, Protocols and platforms, Wiki, Training, IP, Developer, IP Address, Computer, Fallacy, Networking Device
Be aware of threats from port knocking
Techguide Some of the newest and most complex Trojans utilize the "port knocking" method, which involves establishing a connection to a networked computer that has no open ports. Learn how you can keep them off your network.
Tags: Viruses and worms
How SP2 affects Internet Explorer
Insight The Windows XP SP2 buzz has centered on security enhancements, but it also brings several key changes to IE, like a built-in pop-up blocker and Add-on Manager. A look at IE's new features.
Tags: Windows XP, Web browsers
Choosing the right encryption products
Insight Making a decision about encryption products? Use our at-a-glance chart as a starting point in your research.
PGP Personal for Windows 8.0
Product Reviews PGP Personal for Windows 8.0
Worst spyware queues up
News CoolWebSearch is most dangerous item on a top 10 list of the worst spyware and adware programs.
