anti-virus

AVG Targets SMBs With New Security SoftwareAVG Targets SMBs With New Security Software

AVG Targets SMBs With New Security Software

AVG has released two security packages aimed at protecting Internet-active small to medium businesses

14 years ago
Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-VirusIntel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus

Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus

If Intel wanted anti-virus, it would have licensed McAfee. This deal is about something much bigger, says Wayne Rash

15 years ago
Gartner: Intel/McAfee Deal Is A SurpriseGartner: Intel/McAfee Deal Is A Surprise

Gartner: Intel/McAfee Deal Is A Surprise

We knew McAfee was up for sale, but Intel's purchase could raise the authorities' eyebrows if it makes anti-competitive moves,…

15 years ago
Police Foil Rogue Anti-Virus ScamPolice Foil Rogue Anti-Virus Scam

Police Foil Rogue Anti-Virus Scam

Police have closed down an operation that uses cold-calls to trick users into paying £185 for "support" they don't need

15 years ago
FBI Cracks Rogue Antivirus ScamFBI Cracks Rogue Antivirus Scam

FBI Cracks Rogue Antivirus Scam

The FBI claims to have shut down a rogue antivirus operation that sold more than 1 million fake products

15 years ago
Firms Allege McAfee Lied, While Consumers Get A RefundFirms Allege McAfee Lied, While Consumers Get A Refund

Firms Allege McAfee Lied, While Consumers Get A Refund

Businesses wait for a response over McAfee's false positive, while consumers are offered a cash reimbursement

15 years ago
McAfee Update Fiasco Should Serve As A WarningMcAfee Update Fiasco Should Serve As A Warning

McAfee Update Fiasco Should Serve As A Warning

The controversy created by McAfee's buggy antivirus update should encourage organisations to consider a staged approach to updating computers, says…

15 years ago
Caution Urged On AV Updates Following McAfee BugCaution Urged On AV Updates Following McAfee Bug

Caution Urged On AV Updates Following McAfee Bug

Organisations to consider a staged approach to updating computers in the wake of the McAfee update fiasco

15 years ago
McAfee Cockup: Apologies Are Not EnoughMcAfee Cockup: Apologies Are Not Enough

McAfee Cockup: Apologies Are Not Enough

A McAfee mistake has crippled Windows XP systems round the world. Users will want redress, and will look for alternatives,…

15 years ago
Google Researchers Reveal Extent Of Fake AVGoogle Researchers Reveal Extent Of Fake AV

Google Researchers Reveal Extent Of Fake AV

Researchers at Google have revealed that rogue AV is behind 60 percent of the malware on domains that include Google…

15 years ago