Business Definition for: Malware

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BitDefender Lab's Top 10 Malware List for November Reveals Trend Toward Lower-Profile Malware

BitDefender®, a global provider of award-winning antivirus software and data security solutions, announced today its Top 10 Malware List for November 2007. According to BitDefender Labs, malware packed with the NSAnti packer topped the November list with 28.62% of total detections.

Research articles 2007-11-30

CP Secure Introduces Real-Time Gateway Anti-Malware Appliance for Enterprise-Class Organizations; Stops Spyware, Viruses, and Blended Threats at the Internet Gateway

CUPERTINO, Calif. -- CP Secure, Inc. (http://www.cpsecure.com), a leading innovator of enterprise-class anti-malware solutions, announced today the release of the Content Security GatewayTM CSG 1500 version 2.0 anti-malware appliance. The CSG 1500 provides comprehensive perimeter protection against spyware, viruses, worms, and other malware that attack through high-volume Web and e-mail...

Tags: Gateway Inc., Internet, malware, spyware, virus

Research articles 2006-04-03

Sunbelt Software Releases Version 2.0 of Sunbelt CWSandbox

Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security software, today announced the availability of Sunbelt CWSandboxTM version 2.0, a powerful tool for professional automated analysis of malware. The new version delivers significant improvements, including sophisticated cloaking techniques, enhanced malware analysis reports, and an enhanced web interface for reporting and submission...

Tags: malware, Sunbelt Software

Research articles 2007-08-20

Sana Security and YourTechOnline.com Team to Eliminate Computer Users' Malware Woes

Malware Removal and Prevention Has Never Been Quicker or Easier

Tags: malware

Research articles 2007-05-23

From Viruses to Spyware: In the Malware Trenches with Small and Medium-size Businesses

Malware, which encompasses viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious software, continues to be a significant problem for small- and mid-sized businesses SMBs. According to an exclusive survey of IT decision-makers, the vast majority of businesses have experienced malware incidents in the past year that resulted in hours of downtime.Defending against...

Tags: malware, small and medium business, Spyware, adware & malware, information technology, Cyberthreats, malicious software, Viruses and worms, SMB/SME, security, software, downtime, survey, spyware, virus, Webroot Software Inc., midsize business

White papers 2006-11-10

Sana Security Introduces Active Malware Defense Technology Center

Malware Reporting Tool Alerts Users to New Threats In Real-Time

Tags: malware

Research articles 2006-10-03

PC Tools Reports Latest Trends: Malware 2.0, Zero-Minute Threats, Micro-Malware

BOULDER, Colo. -- PC Tools' new advanced research team in Boulder, Colorado - which focuses on behavioral technologies - have identified a number of key trends that render signature detection ineffective in combating current and future malware threats.

Tags: malware

Research articles 2007-07-17

Cyveillance Launches Malware Protection Service

Online Risk Monitoring and Management Industry Leader Enables ISPs and Security Vendors to Proactively Combat the Proliferation of Malware on the Internet

Tags: Cyveillance, malware

Research articles 2006-10-16

F-Secure Reports Amount of Malware Grew by 100% During 2007

As Much Malware Produced in 2007 as in the Previous 20 Years Altogether

Tags: malware

Research articles 2007-12-04

Qwest Customer Internet Protection Program Increases Security for Broadband Customers, Combats Spread of Viruses and Malware

DENVER -- Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced a program designed to help curtail the spread of viruses and malicious software malware on the Internet and to assist customers whose computers are infected with viruses or malware.

Tags: broadband, Internet, malware, Qwest Communications Inc., security, virus

Research articles 2007-10-02

Cyveillance Reports 63 Percent of Malware Distributed by US-based Web Sites

Online Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Report Confirms the Continued Rise in Malware Distribution and Phishing Attacks

Tags: Cyveillance, malware, Web, Web site

Research articles 2007-08-20

Cyveillance Enhances Anti-Phishing Service to Protect Against Growing Use of Malware

Cyber Intelligence Firm Identified More Than 50,000 Fraud-Based Malware Attacks Stealing Personal Information in March Alone

Tags: Cyveillance, malware, phishing

Research articles 2007-05-14

BitDefender Continues to Top Malware Detection Charts, Retaining Position as World's Strongest Single Engine Antivirus Solution

BitDefender detects 99.51% of malware in new independent testing by leading security authority

Tags: antivirus, malware

Research articles 2007-08-30

Antivirus Specialist GRISOFT Acquires Anti-malware Expert Ewido Networks; Creates Comprehensive Anti-malware Portfolio to Protect Users Against Constantly Growing Types of Malicious Threats

BRNO, Czech Republic & MILLBURN, N.J. -- GRISOFT, the maker of award-winning AVG Anti-Virus, today announced the acquisition of Ewido Networks, a leading provider of innovative anti-malware solutions. This acquisition expands GRISOFT's AVG antivirus and firewall offerings to include comprehensive malware protection, and provide its customers with the highest level...

Tags: antivirus

Research articles 2006-04-19

PC Tools Uses a "Virtual Sting" Operation to Nab Suspected Malware

The Most Dangerous Malware--Even Suspected Rootkit Threats--Can't Fool Threat Expert

Tags: malware

Research articles 2007-03-01

Media Alert: Check Point Cautions Consumers against New Malware Threat Targeting Facebook Users

Recently discovered malware threat - 'Secret Crush' - spreads via Facebook widget

Tags: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Facebook, malware

Research articles 2008-01-05

ScanSafe Global Threat Report Reveals Malware on Infected Websites Remaining Active Longer

Compromised Websites Hosting Zero-Day Malware Remain Live 61 Days, Leaving Many Using Traditional Anti-Virus Updates Vulnerable

Tags: malware, Web site

Research articles 2008-03-31

Sunbelt Software Announces Top Ten Spyware/Malware Threats for April

Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security and management software , today announced the top ten most prevalent spyware and malware threats for the month of April. The report, compiled from monthly scans performed by Sunbelt's award-winning antispyware tool, CounterSpy™, is a service of the Sunbelt Software Malware...

Tags: malware, spyware, Sunbelt Software

Research articles 2008-05-01

Sana Security Warns: "Bots" Fastest Growing Malware Threat

Malware Menace Now "Significant Focus" for Tech Support Services, Identity Management Firms and Law Enforcement

Tags: robot

Research articles 2007-06-25

Defending Medical Information Systems Against Malicious Software

Medical Information Systems (MedIS1) of today are increasingly vulnerable to attacks by malicious software or malware. Malware also referred to as a virus or malicious logic, includes such things as Trojan horses, denial of service attacks, trap doors, time bombs, and worms. This white paper informs both vendors (manufacturers and...

Tags: Security, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Malicious Software, Malware, Information System

White papers 2003-12-01