Security Shield rogue campaign shows a strong presence in 2012

<div class="ex"><p align="center"><a href="http://www.bleepstatic.com/swr-guides/s/security-shield/security-shield-2012.jpg" rel="lightbox[security-shield]" title="Security Shield 2012 Screen Shot"><img alt="Security Shield 2012 Screen Shot" src="http://www.new-technology-news.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-security-shield-2012-thmb.jpg"></a></p><p>Security Shield has since continued to have strong distribution through 2011 and into 2012. Recently rebranded as Security Shield 2012, the Security Shield computer infection is one of the longest running rogue campaign that uses the same name and belongs to the same family. The only other rogue that has had a longer distribution was Security Tool, which lasted for about 18 months.<span id="more-22680"></span><br /> <strong>For more screen shots of this infection click on the image above.</strong></p><p>It is important to note that when we call a program a rogue, we are referring to one that is an actual computer infection and not one that is just misleading or does a bad job cleaning. These infections display the typical fake alert and scan results, but also take your computer hostage, change system settings, terminate processes, create fake files, or are installed by malware.Security Shield is one of these types of infections as it bundled with other malware, displays false alerts, false scan results, terminates processes, and hijacks Internet Explorer.</p><p>Rogue anti-spyware programs are normally broken up into families, with each rogue in the family essentially being the same program but with a different user interface and name.Security Shield is part of the Rogue.WinWebSec family of rogues that includes other heavy hitters such as Security Tool, System Tool, and MS Removal Tool. With over 760 rogues cataloged in our virus removal section, we have learned that you can determine how strongly a particular rogue is being distributed by the amount of views that the particular rogue’s removal guide receives. In terms of total views, the Rogue.WinWebSec family is by far the most prolific with a total of 5,795,128 views for this family.The second largest are the rogues that are part of the Rogue.FakeXPA, which includes XP Antivirus, that have 4,429,320 combined guide views.</p><p>Though Security Shield is not the largest campaign from this family by any means, it still has had a strong distribution with over 600 thousand views of its removal guide. As you can see from the list below, this rogue family typically releases one heavy hitter every 6 months to a year, which gets large distribution. The family then releases a couple more variants throughout the same year, which do not get nearly the same amount of play.</p><p><strong>Rogue Name</strong><strong>Date Released</strong><strong>Views</strong><a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-winweb-security" target="_blank">Winweb Security</a>11/27/200881,533<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-system-security" target="_blank">System Security</a>12/24/2008285,798<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-tool" target="_blank">Security Tool</a>09/25/20092,976,959<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-windows-smart-security" target="_blank">Windows Smart Security</a>10/09/20097,389<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-system-adware-scanner-2010" target="_blank">System Adware Scanner 2010</a>12/15/20096,244<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-system-tool" target="_blank">System Tool</a>10/22/2010955,539<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-shield" target="_blank">Security Shield 2012</a>12/07/2010617,599<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-ms-removal-tool" target="_blank">MS Removal Tool</a>03/27/2011897,129<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-essential-cleaner" target="_blank">Essential Cleaner</a>05/17/201110,284<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/personal-shield-pro" target="_blank">Personal Shield Pro</a>06/09/201169,944<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-sphere-2012" target="_blank">Security Sphere 2012</a>09/29/201112,2171<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-smart-protection-2012" target="_blank">Smart Protection 2012</a>02/22/201217,623<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-scanner" target="_blank">Security Scanner</a>02/12/20127,265<a class="goodurl" href="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-smart-fortress-2012" target="_blank">Smart Fortress 2012</a>02/27/201240,469<strong>Rogue.WinWebSec Family of Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs</strong></p><p>Security Shield’s largest distribution was when it was first released in December 2010. Then from March 2011 through December 2011 there was a lull in distribution. In January of this year, though, we are seeing a large increase in search queries related to this rogue, which has now been rebranded as Security Shield 2012.The amount of page views for the Security Shield removal guide has also increased dramatically here at BleepingComputer, which corroborates what we are seeing in the Google Trends’s chart for the search phrase “Security Shield”.</p><p><img alt="Google Trends Chart for " src="file:///C:/Program%20Files/ABS/Auto%20Blog%20Samurai/data/New%20Technology%20WP/Bleeping%20Computer/" style="border: 1px solid rgb(52, 84, 135);"><br /> <strong>Google Trends Chart for the Security Shield Search Phrase</strong></p><p>Even though Smart Fortress 2012, the latest Rogue.WinWebSec variant, is still being promoted, it appears that the developers behind this family are continuing to strongly pushSecurity Shield. Whether they will continue to distribute Security Shield is unknown at this point. What we do know, is that Rogue anti-spyware programs are making a comeback and are unfortunately here to stay. They are just much too <a class="goodurl" href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/03/obscene_profits_fuel_rogue_ant.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">profitable</a> for the criminals to abandon this type of cybercrime.</p><p>To protect yourself, make sure you never click on pop-ups stating that you are infected, have all your Windows updates installed, and make sure all your computer programs are up-to-date by using a program like Secunia PSI. 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Security Shield rogue campaign shows a strong presence in 2012

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The Best Anti-Virus Software 2011: A Review

<P> </P><br /><P>Every year different products are launched and a race is run among them to hold the number 1 crown. Well, this time we are talking about the best anti-virus software products of the year 2011. Who is going to take the lead? Read on to know more. Antivirus vendors usually have to face tough competition in their commercial full security suites. Their free antivirus versions have comparatively been less competitive due to the unavailability of full antivirus features that give high-value protection; unavailability of lab test results; and lack of customers' awareness and acceptance towards them.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>However, this competition for sometimes has seemed to be mounting up not because the companies have started giving full security features in their free antivirus products but for the reason that these have been improved a lot on security aspects. Free antivirus versions usually have an option to buy or upgrade to the full security suite by paying the price. These are generally developed for personal/home users who are unwilling to pay or can't afford to pay high prices. Free versions always are light on security resources due to the inclusion of fewer features compared to the full security suites. Therefore, users only have access to the essentials but not the additional features as they have lesser amount of data to be protected than the businesses.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>We all very well know that antivirus software is a must-have (at least in the high-technology time we are living in) to keep our PCs clean and protected from all the malicious viruses, Trojans, spyware, adware, or worms etc. whatever you may choose to call them.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Getting back to the race of best antivirus software 2011, we have a list of free antivirus software products that have gained top rankings in almost all the websites' surveys. An interesting thing to tell you is that almost every antivirus vendor has begun to add '2011' in the names of their products since the early 2010. See some of the examples; AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011, Norton AntiVirus 2011, McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011, Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, and BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 among others.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>This indicates towards a fact that antivirus vendors had their products focused on the year 2011. Since the year has finally made its entry, we have to review what the antivirus vendors have in store for us. They have actually come up with latest additional features that enhance security by running 2 different antivirus engines. A good antivirus is supposed to protect a PC from all the malicious threats including viruses, scareware, Trojans, rootkits, and keyloggers etc. There have been a number of technology trends in free antivirus versions that stand them apart from each other in more or less the same way. See what they include:</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Mini Suite Instead of Standalone Product</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The year 2011 stands witness to a new trend that many of the products launched this year almost reduced the difference between a full security suite and standalone antivirus product. Look at some of the features that do so:</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Firewall</STRONG>- Initially, the full security suites used to include a fully-functional personal firewall as one of its many defining elements. However, with the onset of the year 2011, several free AV versions such as eScan Anti-Virus 11, Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, and McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 among others embed a fully-functional personal firewall.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Norton AntiVirus 2011, however, does not integrate a fully-functional personal firewall. However, owing to its effective intrusion prevention feature, it provides effective protection against threats than most of the full security suites.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Spam Filtering</STRONG>- It is one among the common elements found in an antivirus software or security suite. BullGuard Antivirus 10 has inbuilt spam filter that accurately and effectively filters spams. eScan Anti-Virus 11 also features an inbuilt spam filter feature, however it is not effective compared to BullGuard Antivirus 10's spam filter.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>StopSign Internet Security 1.0 also has a spam filter integrated into an optional firewall. The independent test results are not available as none of the labs have tested it so far.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Installation Problem Acknowledgment</STRONG>- BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 has full remote management among other installation features to offer. McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 offers effective remote monitoring of installations and pushes back fixes to resolve the problems. Norton AntiVirus 2011 and Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, compared to BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 and McAfee, only provide basic information if installation has some problem and do not fix the problems automatically.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Phishing Protection</STRONG>- G Data AntiVirus 2011 and BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 embed a highly effective phishing protection tool. AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011 integrates LinkScanner that scans and marks all links posted on your Social Networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace etc. Similar to AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011, McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 has SiteAdvisor that does the same. Next in the line is Norton AntiVirus 2011 that also scans the links posted on your Social Networking sites.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Data Blocking</STRONG>- Only BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 and Outpost Antivirus Pro 7.0 block a user's private data from being transmitted to any attacker/hacker. Such type of feature is only found in full security suites. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011, Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security 9.0, AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011, and McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 tune-up a PC and remove all the data traces attached to computer or internet use.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Fine-tuning PC</STRONG>- Almost all the free antivirus software optimize your PC for enhanced security and performance.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Dual-Engine Protection</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Antivirus vendors have started to come up with more enhanced security technologies in their free antivirus products. One of them is dual-engine protection that utilizes 2 antivirus engines for enhanced detection results. Double Anti-Spy Professional v2 runs 2 scans one by one and also needs 2 separate updates. Though, it runs very slow but is effective enough to be waiting for. G Data AntiVirus 2011 runs fast dual scans with its 2 antivirus engines and provides outstanding phishing protection. Next in the line is TrustPort Antivirus 2011 that features 2 AV engines for double-layer protection. However, it runs little slower than G Data AntiVirus 2011.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Customized Interfaces</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Most of the AV vendors have redesigned and improved the interface of their free AV products just to make them more user-friendly and uncluttered. Some of them include Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper 2011, McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011, Norton AntiVirus 2011, Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + 2011, and AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011 among others. Now there are several users who are always interested in knowing about every tiny-winy event or trend in security products. However, some of them may be more interested in having an AV that just works excellently without any flaws.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Ad-Aware Pro 2011 is designed to catch the interest of both types of users with an option of advanced and simple mode. There is BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 also that exceeds users' expectations by including 3 modes namely basic, intermediate, and advanced. The users can also archive their most used tools in a personal archival.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The improved interface of AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011 allows easy interaction and automatic updation. The AV has Smart Scanning feature that prioritizes scans to optimally utilize power resources.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + 2011 embeds a thin vertical panel, which occupies minimum space on the screen and does not prohibit a user from viewing the screen.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper 2011 automatically updates and scans when the PC is not in use besides sweeping viruses, spyware, Trojans, keylogger, or worms etc.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Inbuilt Support</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Almost all the free AVs come with integrated support featuring many easy-to-use tools that help users to find out information about different topics or how to contact a technical agent among other things. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 embeds an inbuilt support tool that automatically diagnoses different possible attacks that a PC comes into contact with, sends their reports, and launches purposeful scripts to remove them and clean the PC.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 features a search box that allows users to search for help information. It includes an inbuilt support also that collects system information and sends it to a technical rep for chat-based support. BullGuard Antivirus 10 integrates live chat and email support options with a message center that manages a user's support interaction with a technical rep(s).</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 embeds PSCAN that allows remote technicians to collect problem samples and send back automatic fixes to your PC without needing full chat-based interaction. Norton AntiVirus 2011 offers one-click access to chat-based support or relevant frequently asked questions (FAQs). eScan Anti-Virus 11 offers integrated online support live chat options.</P>

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Fighting off Viruses: Advancements in Antivirus Software Suites

<P> </P><br /><P>Protecting your computer from a virus is getting harder and harder each day, making it very difficult to fight off viruses attacks. While it may border on the paranoid, it goes without saying that you can't leave your guard down for one second. Even corporate giant Microsoft has found its own systems compromised on more than one occasion.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Remember the "good old days", before the advent of the Internet and downloadable programs? Life was simple then in terms of computer viruses. With the primary way in which a virus could be transmitted being limited to floppy disks, the ability to catch and eradicate the virus was a lot easier. By today's standards, it used to take quite a while before a virus was able to infect a computer and slow down the system. The antivirus software of that time was typically able to identify and eradicate viruses before they caused too much damage. Additionally, computer users were pretty savvy on how to protect themselves in terms of scanning all floppy disks before copying them to our desktop.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The Internet helped change all that. The Internet provided a conduit by which viruses could move from host to host with lightening speed. No longer could a computer user just worry about floppy disks as points of entry, but they now had to worry about email, email attachments, peer-to-peer file sharing, instant messaging, and software downloads. Today's viruses can attack through multiple entry points, spread without human intervention, and take full advantage of vulnerabilities within a system or program. With technology advancing everyday, and the convergence of computers with other mobile devices, the potential of new types of threats also increase.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Protecting Your Computer</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Luckily, the advancement of antivirus software has kept pace with current virus threats. Antivirus software is essential to a computer's ability to fend off viruses and other malicious programs. These products are designed to protect against the ability of a virus to enter a computer through email, web browsers, file servers and desktops. Additionally, these programs offer a centralized control feature that handle deployment, configuration and updating. <BR>A computer user should remain diligent and follow a few simple steps to protect against the threat of a virus:</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>1. Evaluate your current computer security system.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>With the threat of a new generation of viruses able to attack in a multitude of ways, the approach of having just one antivirus software version has become outdated. You need to be confident that you have protected all aspects of your computer system from the desktop to the network, and from the gateway to the server. Consider a more comprehensive security system which includes several features including antivirus, firewall, content filtering, and intrusion detection. This type of system will make it more difficult for the virus to penetrate your system.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>2. Only install antivirus software created by a well-known, reputable company. <BR>Because new viruses erupt daily, it is important that you regularly update your antivirus software. Become familiar with the software's real-time scan feature and configure it to start automatically each time you boot your computer. This will protect your system by automatically checking your computer each time it is powered up.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>3. Make it a habit to always scan all new programs or files no matter from where they originate.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>4. Exercise caution when opening binary, Word, or Excel documents of unknown sources especially if they were received during an online chat or as an attachment to an email.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>5. Perform regular backups in case your system is corrupted. It may be the only way to recover your data if infected.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Recommended Antivirus Software</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>There are numerous applications available to consumers. With a little research, you can pick the program that is right for you. Many programs provide a trial version which allows you to download the program and test its abilities. However, be aware that some anti-virus programs can be difficult to uninstall. As a precaution make sure to set up a System Restore point before installing.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Here are a few programs which typically receive high marks in terms of cost, effectiveness, ease of use, and customer service.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Invisus Internet Security 2006 provides best of breed technologies, using Kerio Firewall, Sophos Anti-virus, CounterSpy as well as BigFix..Virsus scans done every day with live updates <BR>scheduled scan options available, software has been known to discover virus attacks three hours to two days before its competitiors.. Invisus offers unlimited free tech services a needed addition in todays online environment.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The Shield Pro 2005(TM) provides virus protection and hacker security through ongoing support and updates. When a virus breaks out, The Shield Pro 2005(TM) promises to provide a patch within 2-3 hours and a fix for the virus within 5 hours. You can set your computer to update viruses weekly and run a complete virus scan.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>BitDefender 9 Standard provides antivirus protection, as well as Peer-2-Peer Applications protection, full email protection, and heuristics in a virtual environment. This provides a new security layer that keeps the operating system safe from unknown viruses by detecting malicious pieces of code for which signatures have not been released yet.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 5.0 program is simple to install and use. The user only needs to choose from three levels of protection. It allows updates as frequently as every hour while promising not to disrupt your computer. The program also offers a two-tier email protection feature and round-the-clock technical support.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>PC-cillin Internet Security combines antivirus security and a personal firewall--for comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, and hackers. It also detects and removes spyware and blocks spam. It even guards against identity theft by blocking phishing and pharming attacks.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is a free downloadable antivirus program that has received high marks for its reliability. In the past, free downloadable antivirus programs have been viewed skeptically because of issues relating to its reliability. However, AVG from Grisoft, remains one of the best-known free anti-virus programs available. While AVG can not be installed on a server operating system and there is no technical support, it still makes a good choice for many home computer users. The best part is that since it is free, you can try it with no further obligation necessary.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>However, I do NOT suggest to use free anti-virus software or off the shelf security products, as you will only be getting basic security levels met and most likely outdated by the time you get them on your computer. It is best to purchase the best you can afford as in the long run it will be less expensive if something slips through your system. Also it takes only 8 seconds for a hacker, spyware, adware or any other malicious attack to enter your computer. Computers slowing down, freezing, software not working properly, emails overloaded with spam, computer starting on its own, computer crashing, these are all signs that you have been hit with a virus.</P>

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Internet Security Through Anti-Virus

<P> </P><br /><P>Nowadays, people view the "world wide web" as a convenient and efficient way in searching websites, gathering data, socializing with friends, communicating with colleagues through chat, sending e-mails, and storing private and personal information in different service-providing websites. Some even rely much on the internet to connect with the people and into the world that they are in. Say for example in the business industry, Internet is such a fundamental part that businessmen cannot certainly move without it. Most of us really cannot live without internet but many don't see the potential harm and possible hacking that may take on to their saved information. Falling into the internet hackers could be a big threat to your personal life which could lead to an unsatisfying and unfavorable result in the end.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Hacking has been the number one cyber crime that an internet user can commit. Unlike real world crimes such as murder and simple jaywalking, hacking is difficult to be detected and solved due to the constant change in the technology today. A simple payment online or even blogging using personal information can be so useful for hackers to infiltrate your system. Aside from this, viruses can also lead to damage your system. There are already millions of cases wherein important documents and files of individuals and big companies and corporations were lost, deleted, and damaged because of these unwanted programs which penetrates and worst, destroy your computer.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Even if we have this so called "Internet Security" like creating difficult passwords, backups, and file permissions, intelligent criminal-minded people could still break into your computer even with this security on through certain programs. Programs include Viruses, Malware, Worms, Spyware, etc. which potentially intrude and inflict damage to your computer.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>A virus is a program that brings threat by tremendously slowing down the system through copying itself into your computer. Malwares, in the other hand, is a spy computer which literally "spies" on other computer's information. Malware is short for "malicious software". Like viruses, worms also copy themselves extensively for potential threats while Spywares are malwares which collect information from the computer and monitor every bit activity of the user without his or her consent. There are more dangerous programs aside from the above mentioned. Thus, it would be best to always be careful and safe when logging on to the internet. The advancement of the technology not only makes life easier and more comfortable but there are also disadvantages that go with it including threats to the privacy of your personal profile and stored data.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>However, it is also because of the technology that stops you from losing hope on being comfortable and trusting the internet as your personal data storage. This includes programs that helps prevent the problem of hacking like "Anti-virus". Anti-virus helps fight dangerous systems that may intrude and inflict damage to your computer like Viruses, Malware, Worms, Spyware, etc. It search and destroy viruses which may be present in your system. It is readily available in the market and can be bought at your nearest computer shop or online. You can also avail on free anti-virus software however these are not as effective as to those which are purchased and may not offer the best virus protection. Lastly, having anti-virus is not the only precaution that we can do to prevent unwanted programs. It is also important for you to be extra careful in downloading these programs for there might be some hidden viruses deep inside the files.</P>

Internet Security Through Anti-Virus

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Top Anti-Virus Software

<P> </P><br /><P>When consulting the Global Virus Map at McAfee.com, you'll find that the majority of English-speaking countries (plus Europe, Brazil and Saudi Arabia) are at elevated threat levels for virus attacks. As McAfee specializes in anti-virus software, this may seem to be a ploy to scare the uninformed public into purchasing their software. However, anyone with a PC and a little bit of electronic sense will admit to their computer virus woes. Viruses can attach themselves to websites, files, or e-mails, and are impossible to detect by the user until their computer displays the symptoms.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>A virus can exist for multiple reasons: to either be an annoyance to the user, or to inflict damage to the user or computer by stealing password links, downloading malware, connecting at random to unprotected networks, or deleting properties of anti-virus software, thereby rendering it ineffective, allowing for the entry of even more viruses.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Viruses are rarely discovered by the user - it typically takes the assistance of anti-virus software to uncover their existence. Top anti-virus software includes Norton Utilities, Kaspersky, and McAfee, while AVG offers respectable free software perfect for those seeking virus protection on a tight budget.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>McAfee</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>McAfee AntiVirus Plus: McAfee's basic package, but said to be 99.9% effective, utilizing Active Protection technology to analyze and protect against the latest viruses without prompting the user to update the software on a daily basis.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>McAfee Internet Security: Provides advanced parent controls and expands McAfee's protection services to e-mail, automatically detecting and deleting spam.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>McAfee Total Protection: Secures valuable files and provides defense for home networks. Users will also be made aware of potentially dangerous websites with the addition of the SiteAdvisor Plus software.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>For Mac: Although viruses on Macs are less common, they can exist. McAfee has a line of anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Kaspersky</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>PURE Total Security: Perhaps Kaspersky's greatest contribution to anti-virus software is their PURE Total Security package, which allows users to view and manage the security of multiple PCs from one PC. For $89.95/year, users can protect up to 3 computers, enjoy the benefits of advanced virus-detecting software, and can utilize intuitive backup encryption to secure financial data, personal documents, music files, and cherished family photos. If $89.95 seems pricey, try the free 30-day trial first.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Business Security: Kaspersky has a range of anti-virus software for all sized businesses. If you manage a small business with 10 computers or less, opt for the Small Office Security package. Kaspersky can also service larger offices, and offer extremely broad and comprehensive coverage for all employees by utilizing cloud technology.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>Norton</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Norton 360: Provides the user with a balance of virus-detecting software mixed with data backup. 360 is designed to maximize efficiency, and steps outside the normal anti-virus software bounds to do so. Prized files that the user selects can be automatically backed up to a USB drive or external hard drive, or the files can be uploaded to the 2GB of online storage included in the 360 package.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Norton Premier Edition: The Premier Edition comes with nearly all of the same features as Norton 360, but adds parental controls. Parents can keep track of the websites their children visit, block potentially dangerous sites, and can monitor social networking.</P><br /><P><STRONG></STRONG> </P><br /><P><STRONG>AVG</STRONG></P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>AVG Anti-Virus Free: If you're hesitant about spending any money on anti-virus software, AVG has a bare-bones virus detector that is free for download. Websites containing harmful or malicious links are blocked, and AVG's LinkScanner will display the safety rating of a given website before you visit it. Should you decide more advanced anti-virus software might be necessary, AVG also has a line of commendable anti-virus products at affordable prices.</P>

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Traditional Antivirus Programs Useless Against New Unidentified Viruses!

<P> </P><br /><P>Every now and then you can read about a new virus and the damage it causes. The millions viruses costs companies each time they strike. It is however not only companies that are suffering from the damages caused by viruses. A virus can be just as damaging if not more for a private Internet user by destroying important documents, family pictures and everything else you keep on your computer. Therefore should no home computer be without a good virus protection software. This way you can protect your computer and yourself from losing data, corrupted hard drives and a number of other problems. There are several anti virus programs available of which some are free and some are not. You should however always remember that you might get what you paying for, meaning that the service and the updates might be better for the paid alternatives and thereby protect your computer better.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>When using a virus program you should try to find one that is fast, reliable and able to discover as many viruses as possible. Whether it is fast or not might seem unimportant if you don't use your computer that much, but you will find that an anti virus program that scans your computer faster will be used more frequently and thereby giving you a better protection. If an anti virus program should be effective when protecting your computer it needs to be able to recognise all viruses, and since new viruses are constantly created this means that the database for the program has to be constantly updated. You should therefore consider how often the different anti virus programs update their databases when choosing which antivirus program to get. You should always make sure to keep your virus program up-to-date.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>One of the best anti virus programs on the market today is Panda Active Scan Anti Virus Software Online which has an unrivalled capacity for detecting viruses and other threats online which is the most common path for viruses to reach our computer. Almost all viruses today are spread through the Internet. Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 is easy to install and once it is installed it finds and remove viruses automatically. Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 also automatically updates itself if you want it to. In other words: Panda Anti Virus is an anti virus program that manages itself and makes sure that it is up to date and able to keep your computer safe from viruses. Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 scans your entire computer, including the program itself, to make sure that a virus can't infect any part of the computer. Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 doesn't just search for virus, it also search your computer for a number of other security risks like spy wares and Trojans.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 contains TruPrevent Technologies. TruPrevent Technologies is a system designed to help Panda Anti Virus protect your computer against unknown viruses and intruders. The user can choose whether they want to use TruPrevent Technologies or not. The technology has been implemented to allow Panda Anti Virus to protect your computer against new virus since a new virus can spread world wide within a few hours. The TruPrevent Technologies allows Panda Anti Virus to detect and block viruses even if they are not yet included in the virus database. This allows Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 to keep your computer safe against all viruses and not only the ones that are already identified, since you might encounter a new virus despite the fact that Panda updates their database at least once a day. Old anti virus programs - and most of the modern anti virus programs as well - can only protect you against already identified viruses. The ability to protect against unknown viruses is what Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 a superior choice for an anti virus program.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 does not only offer superior security and very user friendly functionality. It also comes with tech support where experts answer any questions that might arise.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>All personal computers should have virus protection since you otherwise risk losing important document, family pictures etcetera and if you are looking for user friendliness and a superior security Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 is your best choice.</P>

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Rendering Security to Your PC Through Antivirus

<P> </P><br /><P>As technology advanced, and computers got empowered from just computing devices, the threat also increased for corruption or theft of data. Many fraudulent and treacherous people using the ability of programming languages, developed malicious code which could perform a task harming your computer in one way or the other. Also that code was capable of replicating itself. These snaps of code came to be known as Computer viruses. Initially they were just programming errors but later on seeing the potential of damage they can create, people started making them deliberately. Thus totally a new breed of applications was developed to provide security to computers called Antivirus software applications.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The inception of anti-virus software applications goes back to 1971, where Bob Thompson of BBN Technologies developed an experimental self-replicating program called Creeper. Now, Creeper affected a lot of computers there to the extent that it had to develop another program called Reaper to delete it. So you can say that, not technically, but yes Reaper was the first anti-virus. Slowly and steadily as programmers got powerful, more and more deadlier and damaging viruses came into the market and with the flourishing of internet the infection of viruses spread like a tsunami. But simultaneously even the anti-virus applications got powerful enough to curb them down and provide security to the host computers.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Several big names came up in the market with their products as antivirus software applications. But products like AVG, McAfree, Kaspersky, Avast, Notron, Avira, BitDefender, etc. gained a considerable appreciation and worked very nicely against viruses and other malicious content. Even the technology of scanners used in antivirus applications saw a great deal of development. Today we have Quarantine technology to keep viruses in a secured vault rather than deleting it completely because if the virus has bonded itself with some crucial system file then it will delete that too along with it causing the system unwanted damage. We also have Sandbox approach to run unknown code. There were also viruses and malicious programs which decorated themselves as antivirus programs like WinFixer, MS Antivirus etc and infiltrated the systems. But they couldn't last long as all good anti-virus programs have a regular update system where they constantly update their virus definition files providing maximum security against even the freshly detected viruses.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>There are lots of good anti-virus software applications available today. Some come at a price, some are free of cost. But first you need to check what sort of security you need for your PC. There are several types of anti-virus products available today, internet security, server security, home-basic security, etc. Once you get your type of product recognized you can choose a good brand or anti-virus and get maximum security and rest easy.</P>

Rendering Security to Your PC Through Antivirus

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Anti-Virus Protection - Yes, No, Maybe So?

<P> </P><br /><P>As one reads this title, you may be wondering: What is Anti-virus protection? How do I get it? Why is it important? Is it important?</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>In today's world, if you own a computer, the mention of anti-virus software has been brought to your attention. Although anti-virus software was not always essential to maintaining a computer, the advances in technology have secured anti-virus software as a necessary part of operating a computer. After reading this factual statement, the one question that should come to mind is: WHY?</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>As you read this, I would like you to think of your own computer. How many important documents do you have saved to your computer hard drive? How many wonderful family photos and memories do you have stored in your picture albums? Can I really live without going on my Facebook page everyday?</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, you must answer yes to the need of installing anti-virus software onto your computer. Every day that you log on to your computer and download images, surf the web, research information, order clothes, and just about any other thing imaginable, your computer is subliminally welcoming in viruses. These viruses can go undetected, slow down your computer, and could even cause a complete crash of your entire system; without your knowledge that anything is even occurring.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Installing anti-virus software protects your computer to any pre-exposed viruses that may be lurking behind the single click of your mouse. The software essentially scans your files and eliminates any suspicious software, located unidentifiable viruses, and any abnormal behavior within your systems and computer. Performing daily, weekly, or even monthly scans will keep your computer free of viruses and running at lightening speeds.</P>

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Witness the Greatest Blunder In The History of Anti-Virus

<P> </P><br /><P>The Groundswell Begins:</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Stand on the observation deck of the Empire State Building on a quiet, spring evening and you can almost here them whispering.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Who? Security analysts and end-users.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>What are they saying? "Blacklist anti-virus technology is dead."</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Somewhere in the distance a hacker laughs and a CSO wails. <BR>It doesn't take a lot of searching on the Internet to find articles and reports from analyst firms like Hurwtiz, Gartner, and Yankee clearly detailing the impending demise of traditional anti-virus technology. The evidence is certainly mounting, results damning and sentiment railing against the very solutions that had "protected us" for years! With each new viral exploit and hack it is clear that traditional solutions are neither able to deter nor protect our infrastructures from the proliferation of new attacks. It is no secret that inoculation databases are bloated and growing. McAfee made the prediction that by the year 2008 their databases will contain over 400,000 inoculations. Recent studies by Yankee showed that databases average 9Mb in size causing the scan of a 100,000 file system to take 90 minutes or more, inflicting considerable impact on CPU cycles. Couple this with the explosive growth of disk space and the increase in malware variants - the death knoll rings.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>These same analysts also go on to say that the answer to the problem is HIPS, Host Intrusion Prevention Systems, also known to many in the industry as "whitelisting". For all intents and purposes, these statements are correct...for the most part. The problem lies in the inclination to take a purist view of effectiveness and use of black versus white technologies. By not fully understanding the underlying strengths and weaknesses of each approach we omit powerful weapons in the war against viral intrusion.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Blacklisting: The Weaknesses</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>At the risk of making blatant statements of the obvious, consider what most security professional know to be the Achilles heal(s) of blacklisting.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Time</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Marketing managers call this weakness the Zero Day problem. Blacklisting technology is unfortunately a reactionary solution, meaning that it relies upon the discovery of a new viral exploit before it can provide a deterrent. Once detected, precious time ticks away as computer scientists trap, dissect and characterize the virus in order to release a new inoculation or heuristic. Once developed, more time is accrued waiting for the new cure to be disseminated, deployed and scanned through petabytes of disk space. Time is clearly the friend of hackers, not CSO's as downtime is critically calculated in hours and dollars spent.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Sacrificial</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The often ignored and yet potentially more detrimental aspect of this approach is the necessity of sacrificing a "few" in order to protect the many. New viruses and attack vectors typically don't announce themselves; rather their presence is manifest only once their impact reaches a significant and critical level. This absolute is of no consolation to hundreds or thousands of systems first infected by the unknown intruder. <BR>Expensive</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>As in any business, the cost of creating goods, providing services and maintaining a product is always passed on to the consumer. Constant vigilance has a significant price attached to it! The cost of analyzing billions of data packets, maintaining countless honeypots, and the construction of the actual inoculation is eventually going to reach the consumer's wallet. As the number of hacker exploits rise, so to the costs of deterrence escalate. Simultaneously and in opposition, market dynamics commoditize these same products reducing profit margin and forcing A/V vendors to cut costs thus negatively impacting effectiveness.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Cycle Stealing</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Regardless of the computing power built into a system, blacklisting technology robs systems of not only critical CPU cycles but also heavily impacts disk I/O through scanning. Gains in CPU power, bus speed, and I/O have been mitigated by the growth in virus definition/inoculation databases as well as the data volumes requiring scanning.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Whitelisting: The Weaknesses</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Embracing the premise that whitelisting is the next nirvana can be just as dangerous as believing that blacklisting is dead. Consider the following:</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Friendly Fire</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Everyone knows a coworker who simply lacks the experience or savvy to understand the ramifications of downloading everything and anything that comes their way. It is to these individuals that even the most intuitive solutions will be rendered ineffective. Whitelisting solutions, although straight forward in approach, demand the user to have some level of experience as interceptions of new malware usually require direct interaction with the user. That casual user is now faced with a decision, "Is the intercepted file friend or foe?" Depending upon the choice that is made, the result is either a solution or a problem.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Provisioning Systems</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Corporations looking to deploy whitelisting technology are faced with the daunting task of analyzing tens of thousands of systems in order to create both a system specific and an enterprise-wide listing of approved applications. Without this effort, provisioning of certain whitelisting solutions is near impossible. Additionally incomplete analysis can lead to the inadvertent approval of malicious software which is hidden amongst the good. Without a means to identify both, the deployment effort will be both cumbersome and ineffective.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Management Overhead</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>If implemented incorrectly, whitelisting approaches may sap precious time, energy, and funding. Whitelist technologies that are based on a client-server architecture rely heavily upon staff to manage and disseminate approved application signatures or push out rules. Both efforts are time intensive and will quickly dip deeply into IT budgets. These implementations are clearly expensive to rollout, costly to maintain, generate lots of inbound help desk activity, and worst of all are vulnerable to denial of service attacks and malicious code injection.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The Solution - Think Zebra</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>In reality, the analysts and industry experts are not wrong. Whitelisting is the only path forward but what they neglect to recognize is that whitelisting alone will fail without the presence of a sustained and complimentary blacklisting effort. A far stronger solution will be derived from the combined use of both technologies. <BR>Whitelisting will, by the very nature of what it does, intercept anything new or unknown that comes along regardless of the delivery vector; email, browsing, media etc.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Whitelisting addresses Zero day issues by effectively closing the Release day hole. It also provides time for the blacklisting technology to catch up (inoculations, rules or heuristics) which is critical to users who need additional information in order appropriately respond to interceptions. Even if the decision is taken out of the end-users hands and managed centrally, smart decision makers will do research before handing over the keys to the castle. This is one place where the blacklisting technology developed over the last decade excels. But there is more...</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Traditional blacklisting technology enhances and actually saves whitelisting, by virtue of its ability to clean systems of known malicious code before the systems are whitelisted. Corporations will invariably have "dirty" systems in their midst that must be cleansed. This is clearly a job that traditional whitelisting is ill suited for but one in which blacklisting thrives. Once the network is cleansed, only then can whitelisting perform to its highest expectations and capabilities.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Enter the Zebra: An advanced security approach that embraces the best feature functionalities of both. In the coming decade, the greatest hope corporations will have in defending their infrastructures against malware is to embrace a primarily whitelist solution that has the capability of employing a blacklisting technology on demand - a zebra or hybrid anti-malware solution. Not only is this excellent news for companies wishing to protect their investment in blacklisting technology, it allows the industry to move ahead without making the critical mistake of giving hackers the upper hand. By taking a purist's view of blacklisting versus whitelisting we will create opportunity for attackers to undermine both technologies. Without doubt, the greatest mistake the security industry could make. The wise choice is to embrace complimentary technologies to fortify infrastructures on multiple levels. The wisest choice is to embrace solutions that have integrated the best of multiple technologies.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Savant - Hybrid at its best</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Savant provides the industries only self-learning hybrid whitelisting technology. Designed to contain and eliminate the spread of any known or unknown malware, Savant creates an information assurance environment aimed at business continuity without the costly overhead of system scanning, whitelist deployment and management. <BR>The security industry's first hybrid solution, Savant combines the strength of its preemptive spread mitigation technology with on-demand viral analysis. The Savant solution provides a robust tool for immediately determining the validity and safety of applications before allowing them access to computing cycles.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Savant provides dynamically enhanced operational control of enterprise security to the corporation in their battle against escalating hacker intrusions and mandates to keep system integrity at optimum levels.</P>

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010

<P> </P><br /><P>When the Cold War began, the Russians and Americans utilized every scrap of information to outwit each other regarding scientific achievements. Both sides were able to pioneer technological advancements as a result of this struggle. Fast-forward to present day, when the Cold War is but a distant memory. Both Russians and Americans unite and scramble against new, virtual threats: viruses, malware, and spyware. In this battlefield, a Russian-developed anti-virus scanner outshines its Western counterparts with its phenomenal performance as a well-rounded security tool.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Kaspersky software has been around for some time, silently gaining acclaim for its thorough virus scan and removal capabilities and wide range of scanning features. The latest installment in a long line of security tools, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010, gives Kaspersky Labs a new claim to fame. Anti-Virus 2010 impressed us by identifying all viruses and malicious software on test computers, and was able to remove the majority of these security threats. It also provides intensive online protection against all types of security threats by resolving browser vulnerabilities and completely blocking out highly fatal threats such as keyloggers, malware, and phishing sites. This Kaspersky solution also extends its influence to Instant Messengers, which may also be a source of malicious software. Advanced users can revel in the wide array of modifications that can be made on Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010's settings.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>The only dent in this anti-virus' solid performance is its slow scanning time, which also tends to slow down the user's system performance. Lapses were also made by letting a small percentage of spyware slip through its defensive net.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010's online virus database is updated every hour, rendering it as the most frequently updated virus scan and removal software on the market. With regards to support, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 raises the bar on user-friendliness because of its context-sensitive, in-program help files. FAQs and forums are also available online, and users can also opt to e-mail their concerns, or dial a toll-free number to take advantage of live technical support.</P>

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010

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Kaspersky Launches Its Anti-Virus For Mac

<P> </P><br /><P>Don't think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware. According Kaspersky Lab - Southeast Asia, there was increase in the number of vulnerabilities in the Mac OS since 2005. It can also be used to carry out an attack through the Internet.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Kaspersky Lab, a secure content management solutions developer, announced its latest product which is the Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac. It protects the Mac OS against viruses, worms and Trojans and other problems on other operating systems like Windows and Linux. With the usefulness of multi-platform computers, it created a room for Mac to be known in corporate and home networks. Unfortunately, Mac is like any other computers in a network which is also prone to malware attack. Although Mac has not been infected in the past then that does not mean that they are safe now. It can be infected by Trojans or key loggers with the user unaware of the presence of the threat. Kaspersky Anti-Virus is compatible with versions of OS from 10.4.11. A Macintosh with the Intel processor, 512 MB available RAM and 80 MB available hard drive space are the other technical requirements.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Kaspersky Anti-Virus has a global anti-virus database of more than 20 million malicious programs for range of platforms to protect the Mac against viruses. It updates every hour to ensure the users their protection from the latest malicious programs that come out daily. It also allows better use of system resources by increasing the performance of user applications when the priority of the anti-virus scanner decreases, especially during intense user activity. It increases system scanning speed particularly on dual- and quad-core processor platforms. One of the features of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac is the protective response which is added for shared folders on virtual machines. It prevents the transfer of malware from Windows and Unix virtual systems to the work environment. It has animated user-friendly interface for both novices and experienced users. It also offers information about the protection status. Any necessary user actions are presented in a graphic format, which are all easy to understand. If you hate being bothered with unnecessary requests, you will like the Kaspersky Anti-Virus because it carries an automated mode which enables the program to take decision automatically.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Kaspersky Anti-Virus was developed to meet the security requirements of Mac users who definitely give importance to the data stored on their computers and want to keep them running smoothly. It has the latest anti-virus technologies that will keep your Mac protected.</P>

Kaspersky Launches Its Anti-Virus For Mac

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The All New Panda Antivirus

<br /> <p>The latest Panda Antivirus Pro from the staple of Panda is loaded with various user-friendly features and is highly capable of effectively disinfecting and removing all sorts of worms, viruses and Trojans as well as effected files and e-mails from any PC or laptop. Though this application doesn't feature amongst the category of the best in the market, but certainly is a very good one.</p><p>The entire software is loaded with several advanced features and tools that you expect form such kind of software for keeping your computer safe without fearing about any type of virus being present in it. The new and advances features that have been provided with it, certainly makes it worth considering. As said earlier, this application doesn't have the latest features that are provided in others but still it has been powered with enough features that are sufficient to keep you PC running smoothly and safely.</p><p>With the help of this application your computer gets enough protection and can easily detect any sort of spyware, rootkits, dialers, hacking tools and similar programs that has a potential to harm any computer. It is loaded with the TruPrevent technology that is especially designed to detect a wide ranging and unknown malicious codes. In the latest version the new added features include home networking manager, virtual keyboard, gaming mode and secure virtual browser. With all the latest features it provides more than sufficient protection to any computer.</p><p>Due to the personal firewall and scripts blocking capability that has been provided with this software, it helps in making your system entirely immune to any type of malicious actions be it from viruses as well as from hackers. The system is capable of being updated on a daily basis and once you install it you will be rest assured that your system is completely safe and secure from all sorts of viruses, threats and dangers that are affecting millions of computers on a daily basis.</p><p>To provide multi levels of protection to your home or office system, it uses different combinations of security measures. With the help of the TruPrevent technology that has been a part of this application for several years, Panda antivirus provides your system with proactive behavioral scanning and heuristics.</p><p>The overall effectiveness of this software can easily be gauged from the fact that it has been able to earn check mark certification from West Coast Labs. The requirements that are necessary to get an ICSA certificate has also been met by this software. The up-to-date security technology such as the advanced heuristic detection and firewall that has been provided with it makes it very much effective in protecting any instrument. This application is also capable of monitoring the wireless network and if it detects any threats can easily prevent any intrusion.</p><p>To make it more effective and user-friendly, the Panda Antivirus is easy to install and only requires a few minutes to completely install and even doesn't even require a system reboot. When the software is not running a scanning program, it doesn't interferer with the programs that are running and requires only 5MB space to store in the hard disc. The latest version is definitely a better version as compare to the previous ones with its scanning speed being at par with that of the best in the industry.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

The All New Panda Antivirus

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Antivirus Firewall Software - Protect Your System

<br /> <p>Computer system protection has become very necessary in today's world. There are many cases where the computer system gets affected by a virus and loses the important and confidential data or the data gets hacked by someone. These are some of the common problems faced by people these days. However, companies maintaining highly confidential and important data can face some major problems and losses due to computer viruses. They can lose their data which can result in a huge loss or some competitor can hack their data which is also not good for the company business. Antivirus software eliminates all the unwanted viruses from the computer system and is very important for data safety and integrity. You can install the antivirus software on your system very easily. You can either buy it from the market or download it online. There are many websites that provide free versions of antivirus software and you can download it easily without paying anything. Sometimes you can also come across websites that offer free installation of trial version of the software. One can install this software and can use it for a period of 30-90 days depending on the website.</p><p>Websites normally provide these trial versions for the publicity of their website and to increase the sale of the software. We all know that the basic function of firewalls is to protect your system from unauthorized access and users. Installing antivirus firewall software is also a good way to protect your computer system. It prevents your computer system from any kind of unauthorized access. No unauthorized user or program can access any information on your computer if you install antivirus firewall software. On the other hand installing antivirus software will protect your system by detecting the viruses and heals the system by deleting the unwanted viruses.</p><p>Big organizations and companies normally store huge volumes of data on their computer system. It is very important that they maintain their data integrity for the goodwill of their business and organization. It is necessary that they keep updating their antivirus security system so that their data is maintained properly and they do not have to suffer from any loss. They should install good quality software with the most advanced features.</p><p>Many different types of viruses can affect your system. Some of the common ones are Trojans, spyware and adware. However, these viruses are becoming stronger and improving along with the computer technology thus, becoming a huge problem for everyone. The only way to prevent these viruses from attacking your system is to install the most latest and advanced version of antivirus firewall software or antivirus software. You can find information about the advanced version of the software online. This will help you in understanding the features of this software and how it can protect your computer system. Nowadays, you also get computer security systems which consist of both antivirus software and antivirus firewall software to give your computer the best protection. Thus, this was some important information about antivirus firewall software and antivirus software.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Antivirus Firewall Software - Protect Your System

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Top Three Antivirus Software Applications of 2010

<br /> <p>Every year, new breeds of computer threats are created. This is why every year new versions of antivirus firewall software solutions are developed to counter any possible virus that may come up.</p><p>A simple scan and virus detection is usually not enough for most people anymore. We want to make sure that every time we use the computer or enter a website, it is safe to do so. Many antivirus firewall software applications today have a complete package and provide features that are not only limited to preventing viral infection to your computer. Out of the many antivirus applications out there in the market, here are three of the best there is for the year 2010.</p><p>Shield Deluxe-Antivirus Protection provides updates every hour and totally protects your computer from spyware and viruses. The program will scan all of your email and instant messages immediately without any delay. It monitors your computer traffic so it will detect any activity in your computer. You don't have to worry every time you enter a site or if your email contains a threat. This software will immediately hinder any unnecessary window pop-outs, unsafe websites, and suspicious email. Another good thing with this program is that it provides free-of-charge technical support in case you are having trouble with the program. It is compatible with Windows Vista and requires only minimal system resources. You can get this for about 20 dollars.</p><p>Bitdefender Antivirus 2010 is a user-friendly antivirus solution. It has a three-level interface: novice, intermediate, and expert. It has superb real-time protection and does not need large usage of system resources. It also has an antispyware protection, so your personal data are safe from being hacked. Just like the Shield Deluxe-Antivirus Protection, it has a technical support service running 24/7. The price of this antivirus is about 25 dollars.</p><p>Norton Antivirus has been improved with 3-15 minute updates. It has a two-wall firewall and protects the computer from rootkits, which the program can detect immediately. This blocks any virus-infected sites and any suspicious and unauthorized changes in your computer applications. Even if your computer is in idle mode, Norton Antivirus 2010 will automatically scan and download updates. Another best thing about this is that it has security and storage for personal information and logging. It also provides a phone and chat technical support with no charge whatsoever. This is also helpful for those who have a wireless network, for it provides maps for your network. The price of this program is around 40 dollars.</p><p>It is good to say that the security programs of today have now become even better. They are more user-friendly and require minimal system requirements, which is also good for those who don't have the latest computers. Identity theft and hacking can now be avoided more efficiently due to the advanced technologies of new and improved antivirus firewall software.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Top Three Antivirus Software Applications of 2010

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Computer Antivirus Software a Protective Shield for Your Computer

<br /> <p>A computer can not be operated without the necessary PC software and requires to be protected against new viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms and other malware that can not only infect the computer software but can also hack vital information. Latest computer software can be easily downloaded from so many sites that even offer free download, however, many a times it poses a threat to the security of the computer and can lower the speed of the computer. To constantly protect your PC, a basic security solution needs to be installed.</p><p>Computer antivirus software is equipped with advanced proactive protection like 'in the cloud' security and other technologies that minimize the risk of infection and are very convenient. Antivirus applications are multi purpose that suit every need. The antivirus applications are designed differently and highly effective softwares have necessary security features and are user-friendly also. Effectiveness and usability are the key features of antivirus softwares. The best softwares not only guarantee protection from viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware, but also fight against key loggers, phishing scams, email-borne threats and root kits.</p><p>Security software should be easy to install and safeguard the PC from as many threats as possible. It should also upgrade itself so as to identify newer viruses and other threats that are innovated every day. Modern antivirus softwares are incorporated with automatic and faster updates that don't slow down the system. Some software even "push" updates as soon as they are available and prompt the user to go for them. Antivirus software is no doubt a sophisticated application, but it shouldn't consume all the resources of the PC. People want software that doesn't require constant maintenance or have irritating interruptions. Hence usability, ease and effectiveness are the most important features of any PC software.</p><p>Computer software should be easy to download and quick to initiate the scan. It should be adaptable and perform as per the requirements. The bells and whistles and other added features provide security, usability and performance benefits. Antivirus softwares also provide manuals and trouble shooting for specific questions. Offline and online product support is also provided by manufacturers that benefits the users immensely. Assistance over the phone, e-mail, live chat or additional resources like knowledge base, FAQs, tutorials etc are also available that helps the consumers. Computer antivirus software that combines all the optimal features, have easy to use application and provides the best security cover with less investment in time or money is the perfect choice for consumers today and all the leading manufacturers incorporate these features.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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What Is Antivirus Pro 2010?

The malware known as Antivirus Pro 2010 is a serious threat to personal <a href="">computer</A> security. It gains entry to a computer without the user's knowledge when a link is clicked, during installation of a freeware game or through downloading of a video, among many other avenues.<br /><P></P>Antivirus Pro 2010 steals the browsing history and sends it to remote servers. It may install unwanted software, resulting in a slowdown of overall system performance. It triggers irritating pop-up alerts, falsely warning that the system is infected by a virus. Antivirus Pro 2010 continues to produce fake alerts until action is taken to remove it. The rogue spyware has at least three aliases. It is also known as FakeAlert-XPSecCenter, TrojanDownloader:Win32/FakeRean and Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean. It targets Windows-based operating systems and is capable of inflicting medium-level damage. The program redirects <a href="">the Internet</A> browser to at least 16 malicious websites, including av-pro-2010.com, utka3medrdosubor.com and afedodevascevo com. It may create a file named C:\Program Files\Antivirus Pro 2010\AntivirusPro_2010.exe, or folders named C:\WINDOWS\system32\wisdstr.exe and C:\WINDOWS\system32\braviax.exe.

What Is Antivirus Pro 2010?

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How to Troubleshoot a Problem With Antivirus

Security software is essential for protecting your <a href="">computer</A> from malware and cybercriminals but antivirus software may cause problems. Troubleshooting may be necessary if there is a conflict with other programs, if the software was not properly installed or it uses too many resources, making your computer run slowly.<br /><P></P><br /><P>Software ConflictsMany new <a href="">computers</A> have a trial antivirus program preinstalled and this commonly causes conflicts if the trial software components are not removed before the user installs another antivirus program. Removing the trial software and using a registry cleaner to fix any corrupt files caused by the software conflict may solve this problem.Resource UseAntivirus software causing a computer to grind to a halt is a common complaint.</P><br /><P>Defragmenting the hard drive, removing redundant programs and disabling unnecessary programs running in the background may free up more memory, allowing the antivirus software to function more efficiently. If this fails, try disabling the program when the computer is not connected to <a href="">the Internet</A> or add more random access memory (RAM). Programming the antivirus software to scan only necessary files may also speed up your computer.</P><br /><P>ConsiderationsSimply uninstalling and reinstalling antivirus software is effective if problems occurred during the initial installation. Removing or disabling antivirus software makes your computer more vulnerable to malicious programs and viruses. Disconnect your computer from the Internet while you are troubleshooting your antivirus software.</P><br /><P>If antivirus software stops working suddenly, it may have been disabled by a virus and should be investigated. If attempting to remove a suspected virus, always start your computer in safe mode.</P>

How to Troubleshoot a Problem With Antivirus

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Are Antivirus Software Companies Responsible For Creating Computer Viruses?

<br /> <p>Many people are under the illusion that software companies are in the business of creating viruses. The truth is that so many viruses are turned loose everyday and the battle to combat all this keeps major software companies busy. Companies like Microsoft, Norton, and McAffee are our major protectors against viruses created by those who would do harm to our PC and to our very being. These companies are not in the business to destroy what they have built. The truth is the anti-virus venders have quite enough work to do just keeping up with the new malware variants that the organized crime gangs release upon unsuspecting PC users. Yes, I did say "gangs" not random high school students who are just trying to pull pranks. The first virus was created by a student experimenting with the system. Now it has become a major crime committed by professional criminals. Today is a completely new world we are fighting against professional hackers. Ten years ago or so hackers were just a bunch of smart kids who hacked as a hobby.</p><p>Today the word is that most Internet criminals are operating from Russia, China and Southern America. It is predicted by security specialists from the major anti-virus software companies that over the next five years there will be an increase in internet attacks from Central America, India, China and Africa. The other hot spot is in Brazil because they have many individuals with sophisticated computing skills but without the more lucrative job market to raise their standards of living. Malware creation hotspots growing in the former Soviet countries such as Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Lativia are the major areas of criminal activity. The online crime often presents a more lucrative path raising living standards for these people that is why it is hard to combat the problem.</p><p>Major companies like Microsoft would like to introduce a major anti-virus program with their Windows but if they did the U.S. anti-trust commission would charge them with violations. Microsoft tried to introduce Internet Explorer with Windows years ago and got into serious trouble. There is probably no way that our major companies will ever be allowed to offer anti-virus programs that would be included with the PC systems. This is very unfortunate for the general PC users.</p><p>The idea that these companies create viruses is just a myth. The major anti-virus companies are so busy creating software to combat the criminals we all have to face all around the world. The anti-virus companies do hire ex-hackers ostensibly for ethical hacking in order to check out the potential vulnerabilities of any system in advance. That is why the question about these companies creating viruses is highly controversial. When you see these ex-hackers, producing anti-virus packages that are fighting would be viruses. The fact is that even though these are the ones who help fight against a virus they are also the ones who create viruses. This does not mean that they turn the virus loose on unsuspecting internet users. In order to cure a virus you need to create a replica to experiment with to understand how the virus works. When the hackers know how a virus works then they are able to find a way to destroy, detect, or redirect the virus.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>Frederick Musser is the owner of <a href="http://crspros.com/" target="_new">Computer Restoration Services</a>. Providing Expert Laptop Repair and Virus Removal To Kalamazoo Michigan & the Surrounding Area.</p><p>For more FREE laptop repair tips and virus removal information please visit <a href="http://crspros.com/blog" target="_new">CRSPros.com of Kalamazoo Michigan</a>.</p><p>Frederick Musser Holds several IT Certifications including Comptia, CIW, and ExpertRated</p> <br />

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How to Use Anti-Virus Software to Keep a Safe and Healthy Computer

<br /> <p>Computer viruses are all over the Internet and positioned to infect your computer at any security weakness opportunity. People who have nothing better to do with their time and resources develop viruses sometimes for fun and other times because they want to steal your information or hack into your computer. It is especially important that if you use the Internet you also have a fully protected computer. This means always - always! - keeping your computer up-to-date with the latest anti-virus software.</p><p>If your PC has been infected with a virus, you will probably notice the impact fairly quickly. Your computer may slow down considerably, corrupt your files, and even wipe the computer clean of the data on it. Considering the fact that viruses are growing in number, you need to have a powerful and efficient anti-virus program on every computer in your home. This is about the only protection that can almost guarantee total computer security.</p><p>Anti-virus software can be found at any store that sells computer software, or you can download one from an online marketer. It is important to have a program that not only scans for viruses but can quarantine and delete them as well if you already have them on your system. Once you have the program installed, it is important to actually use it. You should scan your entire system, including files and folders, at least once a week if not more frequently. You can schedule it to auto scan on specific dates and times if you can't remember to run it manually on a routine basis.</p><p>It is essential that you keep the definition files of your anti-virus program current. You can do this automatically with most anti-virus programs, or you can schedule it to update daily at a certain time each day. This will enable your program to find the latest viruses that are sent around through the Internet. You also have the option to do this step manually if prefered.</p><p>If you are diligent to address all the above, then your computer is most likely safe and secure. However, it never hurts to make a backup of all your programs, files, and folders to be on the safe side. You just don't know if you will one day download a virus that gets through to your computer and wreaks havoc. No matter what you do, you can't plan for everything, so err on the side of caution and back up your computer at least once a month - preferably much more frequently.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>For practical <a href="http://www.pc-security-keys.com/best-internet-security-software.shtml" target="_new">PC security software</a> information, please visit <a href="http://www.pc-security-keys.com" target="_new">http://www.pc-security-keys.com</a>, a popular site providing great insights concerning issues that help you to combat <a href="http://www.pc-security-keys.com/norton-virus-protection.shtml" target="_new">viruses</a>, spyware, adware, and more!</p> <br />

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You Think a Firewall and Anti-Virus Are Enough?

<br /> <p>Why do I care? I am not worth hacking!</p><p>What precautions have you taken to ensure the security of your personal computer or your company's network? Holland IT, a computer network security firm, offers innovative solutions to the challenges of securing your data, your network, your money and your identity.</p><p>You think a firewall and anti-virus are enough? Think again! Anti-virus and a firewall are just the tip of the iceberg! If you have seen the AOL advertisements on television, you know there are worse things than your hard drive making a sound like a yeti! On a personal level, if you are even slightly concerned about a third party obtaining anything on your computer, then your first step is to take a moment and figure out how vulnerable you are. The same basic process applies to a corporate network.</p><p>Keep in mind that being connected to the Internet is a bit like stumbling down a dark alley wearing a shiny gold Rolex while you are drunk. Rather dangerous - who knows what is around the next corner! You may end up on the Channel 5 news. Would you risk it, considering how hard you've worked on building your company?</p><p>You have a firewall (maybe many!)? Sure, better than no firewall. But you do have holes in it, right? I mean, your e-mail goes through it, you can surf the Web through it, send files right through it. Are any of your people using Instant Messenger? FTP? SSH? Any MP3 servers, WEB servers, WEB e-mail servers anywhere in your network? Your wireless data is encrypted, right? Every vulnerability in every operating system or program you have on every computer in your infrastructure has been patched, right?</p><p>Think "proactive" to avoid attack or extortion</p><p>At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, computer network security has to be more proactive and not reactive. In a recent survey, Orange County was well below the national average in secure computer network standards. Public companies have no choice but to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley, but what about the privately held companies? Are their systems immune to hackers, worms, viruses, spam and spyware? System security is a highly complicated subject - no one knows everything, especially overworked, stressed out IT persons! But with the appropriate tools and the right procedures and safeguards in place, a hacker may select an easier target to attack or a less proactive company for extortion.</p><p>Home computer vulnerabilities</p><p>Some individuals are worth hacking, although less so than companies. Thieves can use your connection for criminal activities, send spam, store copyrighted data for illegal distribution, steal your identity or money, and wreak havoc on your credit rating. If you have wireless in your house or home office, your information is easily captured. If you have any connection to the Internet, you can be hacked. If it's broadband, DSL or cable, you can be hacked at any time, even when you are sleeping or not home, and your connection can be abused - firewall or no firewall. If I were a spammer, I wouldn't use my own connection - I would "borrow" yours!</p><p>Impact on your business</p><p>If your company relies on the Internet for business, just imagine the impact if your connection is locked up. Every time you switch it off and then back on, it's still locked up! It's called a DDOS (denial of service) attack - what are you going to do about it?</p><p>Has someone published vulnerabilities to gain access to your systems? A resounding "Yes!" Welcome to the World Wide Web, where all information is available if you know where to look. Although real hack attacks are actually rare, they do happen. The most common hacks are from within, ex-employees or employees with something on the side, but the net result to your business is the same.</p><p>Why do most hacks go unreported? How would your customers feel if they knew your network was compromised? Anyone with money or confidential information in his or her systems is a possible target. In 2004, hackers got away with an estimated $800 million and that is surely only a fraction of the true amount.</p><p>There are even worse things than theft to deal with. Former CIA Director George J. Tenet said recently, "Telecommunications -and specifically the Internet - is a back door through which terrorists and other enemies of the United States could attack the country, even though great strides have been made in securing the physical infrastructure. The Internet represents a potential. Achilles heel for our financial stability and physical security if the networks we are creating are not protected." (Washington Times) And we have not even talked about viruses, worms or spyware.</p><p>Initial course of action</p><p>A recommend initial course of action would be for everyone to take time to download the FBI CSI file on Computer Crime from <a href="http://www.fbi.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_new">http://www.fbi.gov</a>, study it, and take a look at what other companies are doing to secure their infrastructure. Maybe you can wait; maybe your infrastructure will be okay. But think about why you have car insurance. If it were legal not to have it, would you do without insurance? Attacks and ruined computer networks are a very real problem that cannot be ignored. The solutions are out there - talk to an expert today.</p><p>SIDEBAR SIDEBAR ... if you are even slightly concerned about a third party obtaining anything on your computer, then your first step is to take a moment and figure out how vulnerable you are.</p><p>At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, computer network security has to be more proactive and not reactive.</p> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <p>[http://www.it5.cc]</p> <br />

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