How to Avoid Fake Antivirus, Rogue Software - PC Magazine

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How to Avoid Fake Antivirus, Rogue Software PC Magazine "Install antivirus from a company that you know and trust, and keep it up to date," wrote Rains. It's not just security software that needs to be kept up-to-date. Operating system and other commonly used software, such as Flash, Reader, Java, ... Fake Google Chrome Installer Steals Banking DetailsInformationWeek all 7 news articles »

Facebook Teams Up With Security Vendors, Offers Free Antivirus Software - PCWorld

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Facebook Teams Up With Security Vendors, Offers Free Antivirus Software PCWorld By Ed Oswald, PCWorld Apr 25, 2012 2:05 PM Facebook has partnered with several antivirus software companies to launch a special page devoted to keeping users safe on social networks. The new Facebook Security page features tips, information on threats, ... Facebook partners with Microsoft, Symantec to provide free antivirus softwareCBS News Facebook opens Anti-virus download shop to broaden security resourcesBetaNews Facebook announces Antivirus MarketplaceZDNet (blog) PC Magazine -Tom's Guide -Inside Facebook all 243 news articles »

Update your Adobe Flash player immediately, as computers are vulnerable even ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Update your Adobe Flash player immediately, as computers are vulnerable even ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) According to Daily Safety Check, users should update their Flash Player immediately to avoid potential cyber attacks, even if they have antivirus software. (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Adobe issued a critical update to their popular Flash Player this week. and more »

The cyber security implications of Iran's government-backed antivirus software - ZDNet (blog)

The cyber security implications of Iran's government-backed antivirus software ZDNet (blog) By Dancho Danchev | May 9, 2012, 4:14pm PDT Summary: According to independent industry reports, Iran has banned the import of foreign security software, and has been secretly working on its own antivirus solution since 2010.

Avira antivirus upgrade wreaks 'catastrophic' havoc on Windows PCs - Computerworld

Avira antivirus upgrade wreaks 'catastrophic' havoc on Windows PCs Computerworld By Gregg Keizer Computerworld - German security firm Avira yesterday issued a service pack for its antivirus software that crippled an unknown number of Windows machines, with one customer calling the gaffe "catastrophic" to his company. Avira Antivirus update cripples millions of Windows PCsZDNet (blog) all 8 news articles »