Antivirus scanning becoming inadequate, says Webroot CEO
US antivirus vendor Webroot has bought UK-based Prevx in an acquisition that looks like the latest symptom of the growing dissatisfaction among security companies with the current signature-based...
View ArticleAntivirus 2011: Digital defenders
If you haven't bought a new version of your antivirus software in a couple of years, now may be a good time to do so. Malware is evolving faster than ever, and the latest generation of antivirus...
View ArticleWebroot moves to cloud-based malware detection
Webroot has revamped its antivirus product line, moving to a cloud-based system that it says is better suited to detect the deluge of malicious software circulating on the Internet.
View ArticleAnittel reduces customer malware problems with Webroot
Managed service provider Anittel Group (ASX: AYG) has reduced the number of hours fixing customer malware problems since it chose Webroot as its managed antivirus service.
View ArticleAlternative fixes released for Android 'master key' vulnerability
More fixes are appearing for a pair of highly dangerous vulnerabilities exposed earlier this month in the Android mobile operating system.
View ArticleEndpoint security demands organizational changes
Pity endpoint security software. Venerable antivirus has gotten a bad reputation for being an ineffective commodity product. This situation is illustrated by some recently published ESG research (note:...
View ArticleThere's still a security disconnect on BYOD
Corporate employees are taking a surprisingly lax approach towards security issues raised by the business use of personally owned mobile devices.
View ArticleStealthy ransomware 'Critroni' uses Tor, could replace Cryptolocker
Cybercriminals are spreading a new file-encrypting ransomware program that's more powerful and resilient than Cryptolocker, a threat recently shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice.
View ArticleNew ransomware CoinVault allows users to decrypt one file for free
Cybercriminals behind a new ransomware program called CoinVault are trying out a new psychological tactic to convince users to pay up -- freebies.
View ArticleIn brief: Webroot appoints new APAC managing director
Security vendor Webroot has appointed Robbie Upcroft as its Asia Pacific managing director. He replaced Crispin Kerr who has left the company.
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