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Understanding Computer Viruses and Spyware
Understanding Computer Viruses and SpywareWhat about some of the recent productsWhat about some of the recent products such as Avast AntiVirus and Spybot Search & Destroy? Can these less expensive and free contenders be reliable?ThanksNathan Taylor
Tags: computer virus, spyware, Understanding Computer Viruses, virus
Discussion threads 2008-02-22
How Microsoft Marketing Screwed Us All.
Have you heard about the storm worm? It's a particularly nasty computer virus that's been popping up all year in different forms. What's different about this virus is that it has a business model and is actually making money for the people who created it. And those...
Tags: Geoffrey James, Security, Software, Marketing, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Marketing Research, Productivity, Sales Pro, Computer, Virus, Sales, Microsoft Corp., Operating System, Computer Virus
Blog posts 2007-12-21
Understanding Computer Viruses and Spyware
Computer viruses are a growing threat on the Internet. They cost organizations hundreds of millions of dollars every year. In 2007, there are thousands of viruses that can affect— even cripple—your computer. If current security updates are not installed on a computer, it's possible to get a virus just by...
Tags: Antivirus Software, BNET Editorial, Computer, Computer Virus, Internet, Productivity, Security, Software, Spyware, Trojan Horse, Virus, Viruses And Worms
Articles 2007-12-12
Protecting Your Business from Internet Threats
Internet security is a critical issue for any business. A breach in Internet security that damages your business computer system can result in reduced productivity and lost consumer confidence. Internet security depends as much on human expertise and experience as it does on security software, so be sure to involve...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Network security, Firewalls, BNET Editorial, Internet security, firewall, computer virus, password, security breach, attack, denial of service, password policy, virus, security, Internet, hacker, computer, consumer confidence, data backup, e-mail, antivirus sof
Articles 2007-10-25
Computer Virus Expert Accuses FBI of Manufacturing Hysteria with "Code Red" Worm Alert
Business & Technology Editors
Tags: Code Red worm, computer, computer virus, FBI, Manufacturing
Research articles 2001-07-30
Symantec Press Publishes ``The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense''; Behind-the-Scene Look At How Antivirus Research Is Conducted To Develop Security
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC), the global leader in information security, today announced the third book published by Symantec Press -- "The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense," (Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-321-30454-3, $49.99). The book is authored by Peter Szor, security architect for Symantec Security Response, and provides an...
Tags: antivirus, computer, computer virus, security, Symantec Corp.
Research articles 2005-02-10
FBI warns of new computer virus
CORPORATE IT UPDATE-C1995-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Tags: computer, computer virus, FBI
Research articles 2000-06-23
IBM to Cure Computer Viruses over the Internet.(Originated from San Jose Mercury News, Calif.)
Oct. 4--New computer viruses are proliferating at an unprecedented rate due to the rapid transfer of data over the Internet, but researchers at IBM have devised a way to fight fire with fire. Oct. 4--New computer viruses are proliferating at an ...
Tags: computer, computer virus, IBM Corp., Internet, San Jose Mercury News
Research articles 1997-10-04
Microsoft Warns of Another Computer Virus, Variants of 'Melissa'.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Tags: computer, computer virus, Microsoft Corp.
Research articles 1999-03-31
Villainous virus fells heroines.(computer virus in recalled digital video disc)(Brief Article)
Warner Home Video is recalling its shipment of the Powerpuff Girls: Meet the Beat-Alls DVD, released Oct. 23, because of a computer virus that could affect computers through use in a DVD-ROM drive. The ... Warner Home Video is recalling its shipment of the Powerpuff...
Tags: computer, computer virus, digital video, disc, DVD, virus, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Research articles 2001-11-05
Cable & Wireless is First to Include Guaranteed Computer Virus Repair With Its Virtual ISP Service
Business & Hi-Tech Editors/Internet Reporters
Tags: Cable and Wireless Plc., computer, computer virus
Research articles 2000-03-20
Michelangelo computer virus threat diminishes with preparation; Trend Micro offers free virus detection and removal utility via web site
CUPERTINO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 29, 1996--The threat of severe data loss due to the Michelangelo virus, which triggers on the artist's March 6 birthday, has been greatly reduced in past years due to excellent preventative work by MIS personnel and system administrators.
Tags: computer, computer virus, Trend Micro Inc., virus, Web, Web site
Research articles 1996-02-29
Unique Computer Virus Can Be Continually Updated by Virus Writer From Central Location; Symantec Detects W95.Babylonia Computer Virus that Disguises Itself as a Y2K Fix
CUPERTINO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--December 7, 1999--
Tags: computer, computer virus, Symantec Corp., virus, virus writer, Y2K
Research articles 1999-12-07
FBI Attempts to Trace Source of Computer Virus.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Tags: computer, computer virus, FBI
Research articles 1999-06-14
New Computer Virus Strikes in Texas, Affecting Compaq, Enron and Others.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Tags: Compaq Computer Corp., computer, computer virus, Enron Corp.
Research articles 1999-06-10
IBM offers PC antiviral shot.
IBM is marketing its AntiVirus Desktop Edition to protect personal computers from 6,000 computer virus strains. At approximately $50 the OS/2, Windows and DOS operating systems can be protected. An Enterprise Edition protects client/server and larger busiIBM is marketing its AntiVirus Desktop Edition to protect personal computers from 6,000 computer...
Tags: computer, computer virus, IBM Corp., PC
Research articles 1995-08-14
ICSA Releases 1999 Computer Virus Prevalence Survey; Increased Infection Rate Demonstrates Need for Continuous and On-Going Security Measures
RESTON, Va.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 22, 1999--
Tags: computer, computer virus, security, survey
Research articles 1999-07-22
New Computer Virus Spreads by E-mail and Triggers On Christmas Day; Symantec Automatically Provides Cure for W97M.Prilissa.A Through Its Macro Engine and Heuristic Technologies
CUPERTINO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 22, 1999--
Tags: computer, computer virus, e-mail, Symantec Corp.
Research articles 1999-11-22
Deadly computer virus expected to strike September 22; "Hare" Virus Devours PC Data at Home and in the Office
PITTSBURGH--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 19, 1996--PC users beware. This Sunday marks the return of one of the deadliest computer viruses ever created. The Hare (pronounced har-eh) virus is expected to attack home and office computers around the world and potentially destroy data on thousands of hard drives. The virus had...
Tags: computer, computer virus, Microsoft Office, virus
Research articles 1996-09-19
SBC Donates Internet Security Technology To University Of Texas; University Research Could Advance Online Screening Technology To Combat Computer Viruses, Network Attacks
Business Editors & High-Tech Writers
Tags: computer, computer virus, Internet, Internet security, network, network attack, University of Texas
Research articles 2003-02-03
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