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Microsoft OneCare was 'good enough'
Insight newsmaker Eugene Kaspersky, co-founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, explains why the security vendor has much to thank Redmond for.
Tags: PC security, Network security, Security implementation/standards, Antivirus software, Kaspersky Lab, Security, Bill Gates, Interpol, Microsoft Corp., antivirus
Govt red tape adds to security threats
News Bureaucracy and lack of sharing of data between countries impede efforts to address cybersecurity, but work is in progress to resolve issues, notes global industry body.
Tags: Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Kaspersky Lab, Security, Howard Schmidt, Impact, Cybersecurity, Singapore, cyberthreats
Viruses now penetrating deeper
News update New malware variants have taken researchers by surprise by penetrating deeper into systems to avoid detection, says Kaspersky Lab.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Antivirus software, Security, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Rootkit, antivirus, antivirus company, virus
On matters of security
Blogs Before I proceed to my chosen topic, let me fire off a quick broadside at the recent ruling of the NTC (National Telecom...
Windows 7 default user account control worries experts
News Microsoft made some changes to a much-maligned User Account Control feature, but experts say the default still puts consumers at risk.
Tags: Windows 7, PC security, Authentication and encryption, Security applications/tools, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Operating System, Security, Microsoft Corp., Authentication and encryption
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
Dutch police and FBI crack Shadow botnet
News The law-enforcement bodies have cracked a major botnet, asking antivirus company Kaspersky to help victims clean up the malware on their PCs.
Tags: Antivirus software, Security, Viruses and worms, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, FBI, antivirus, malicious program, software, virus
Kaspersky plans Australian R&D effort
News Russian IT security vendor unveils plans to establish an Australian presence, including local security researchers, to better support customers and partners in the region.
Tags: Security, Kaspersky Lab, Plan, Dubai, software, Spain, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., researcher, R&D
New worm targets Facebook, MySpace
News Kaspersky warns of worm spreading via social networks. It looks like a video clip from a friend but is instead a copy of the worm that will turn the machine into a zombie on a botnet.
Tags: Security, Viruses and worms, Spam and phishing, MySpace, Macromedia Flash Player, Kaspersky Lab, Worm, Video, Computer, malicious program
Unnecessary distraction from country's e-polls
Blogs If not for the weird story that President Arroyo underwent a breast implant operation in a local hospital, I'm pretty su...
Security vendors: We would block police hacking
News Kaspersky and Sophos say that for security reasons they would block any software used in police attempts to break into customers' systems without a warrant.
Tags: Hacking, Politics, Police, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Security, Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, Computer, software
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6
Product Reviews Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6
Tags: Kaspersky Lab, Norton Co., antivirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6, antivirus company, performance, virus, Microsoft Windows XP
Russian security firm eyes Philippine growth
News Antivirus security company Kaspersky Lab targets Philippine consumer and mobile markets, with plans to appoint more resellers in bid to catch up to rivals.
Tags: Antivirus software, Applications and tools, Viruses and worms, Kaspersky Lab, Mobile, Vietnam, Philippines, corporate restructuring, antivirus, Malaysia
Security vendors to block Aust police hacks
News Major security vendors yesterday said their products would block legalized hacking attempts by Australian Police as they would any other security threat to users.
Tags: Security, PC security, Hacking, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Sophos Plc., Spokesperson, security industry, NSW Government, software
Facebook responds to security warnings
News The worm discovered this week has been fixed, head of security Max Kelly has said, ensuring users that the social network continues to work hard to keep the site safe.
Tags: Security, Web 2.0, Web sites, Viruses and worms, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Password, social networking
