Tag Archive: security and protection

Aug
08

Trend Micro 3 for 2

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Update: This promotion has ended on 9/30/2011. Sign up for our email notifications to stay current on up-to-date software news, reviews and promotions. For more than 20 years, Trend Micro has been a worldwide leader in web, messaging and endpoint security software with such amazing software titles as Endpoint Protection, Business Security and Control Manager. …

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Aug
04

Microsoft Announces “BlueHat Prize” for Exploit Patches

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Yesterday, Microsoft announced the BlueHat Prize. The BlueHat Prize is a $250,000 contest for software bug hunters.It is a different approach than the typical bug bounty programs offered by companies like Google and HP, as it’s designed to eradicate entire classes of exploits, not just the occasion bug or security hole.

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Apr
20

Trend Micro Antivirus: Worry-Free Business Security

Trend Micro Worry-Free Advanced

Hackers and viruses and spam, oh my! In the modern digital world, internet security is an absolute necessity for any business. Unfortunately, not every business is capable of keeping an information technology department on staff to continually deal with the constant maintenance and administration that many internet security systems require. The Trend Micro antivirus and …

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Apr
13

What is Endpoint Protection?

Endpoint Protection

In this mad world of hackers, cybercriminals and rampant malware, no one -from individuals to businesses- can afford to be unprotected. There are countless protection solutions available, and often it can be difficult to decide on the best internet security for specific needs. For many end-users, firewalls and antivirus programs are ideal, but for those …

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Apr
05

Hacktivists – Who Are They and How Do We Defend Against Them?

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Almost anyone who ever has used a computer -or seen the movie “The Net”- knows what a hacker is, and what it is they generally do. Most people, however, are unaware that not all hackers are malicious digi-ninjas stalking the shadows of cyberspace, ready to infiltrate and steal individuals’ personal information. There exist a great …

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Mar
08

Child Protection Online: How-To Guide

As parents, child protection online is a very real issue dealt with on a daily basis. Luckily there are many resources available to parents to provide family internet protection on their home computers. This guide will provide you with some tips on how to protect your children online.

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Dec
06

Drive-By Downloads: Malware Installed Without Your Knowledge

I recently attended a Symantec training event and heard the phrase “drive by download” a couple of times throughout the symposium. From what I could gather, these “drive-bys” were a new hot topic in the anti-virus world (not a reference to scenes from ‘Boyz n the Hood’). Curious, I thought I’d do a little more …

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Sep
20

“Stuxnet” – Not Your Typical Worm

Stuxnet may not be as simple to detect and root out as was originally thought. Find out what Stuxnet is and what experts are learning about this dangerous computer worm.

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Sep
14

Adobe Flash Vulnerability

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Adobe released a security advisory for a Flash vulnerability being used by hackers. Read more about the Flash exploit and what Adobe is doing about it.

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Apr
26

Gizmodo iPhone Scoop Leads to iPhone Raid

Nick Denton Gawker Founder Tweets Shield Law Defense

Everyone is excited for the new generation of iPhones. Maybe a bit too excited? Gizmodo recently posted a huge scoop with photos and video for the next iPhone. But the police are questioning how editor Jason Chen acquired the iPhone prototype for his written review. Last Friday night, California’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team raided …

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