Category: Security Software

Beware the malware lurking on Android Market, don’t let 2012 become the year of the bad application for you.

Android’s openness is also its weakness when it comes to malware. But some simple user education can reduce the risk, says KPMG security expert Malcolm Marshall.

The massive adoption of smartphones and tablets in 2011 was accentuated by the Christmas period sales figures. According to mobile analytics firm Flurry, close to seven million new smartphones were activated globally on Christmas Day.

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Bitdefender®, the creator of one of the world’s fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified internet security software, has released a free removal tool that detects and eliminates infections caused by the Duqu.A rootkit, a piece of malware that has been touted as being the successor of the notorious Stuxnet worm.

 

“Although the Duqu rootkit has been attributed to the Stuxnet gang, we believe the two e-threats are completely unrelated,” said Catalin Cosoi, Head of the Bitdefender Online Threats Lab at Bitdefender. “Stuxnet has been successfully reverse-engineered and its code was published online earlier this year.

 

Now, Stuxnet is serving as a source of inspiration for other cyber-criminal gangs. That code is serving as open source for the virus community, basically addingmillions of dollars in value to the virus community’s R&D.”

 

BitDefender 2012 Total Security Beta is now available for download.

The new version is sees to look very good and a lot of new features has been added.

Read more and download Bitdefender Total Security 2012 Beta

Vipre Enterprise edition has gotten a new name – Vipre Business.  The name  may have changed but the security that it will provide is still among the best you can find.

The GFI VIPRE Antivirus Business product line gives you seamless, tightly-integrated security solutions that deliver antivirus and antispyware protection, client firewall, and malicious website filtering technologies that protect against the ever-changing and sophisticated wave of malware in a comprehensive, highly efficient manner.

For more info , Check out: Vipre Business software

Why You should  Choose VIPRE Antivirus Business:

  • High-performance technology that won’t slow down your users’ PCs
  • An easy-to-use management console that gets you up and running fast
  • Low RAM usage and more efficient scanning intelligence than older tools
  • Next-generation malware detection technologies protect against zero-day threats

VIPRE Antivirus Business is fast, efficient technology in a single, powerful threat engine with low impact on system resources.

For more info , Check out: Vipre Business

Until next time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

Returnil is committed to putting an end to the scourge of malware. It is their goal that they stand up at the crack of dawn, work till sundown, and then start again the next day with a smile on their face as they know they are having a real effect.

Returnil System Safe Pro 2011 is taking the world of malware by storm and proving that the traditional solutions, single layer security are doomed to obscurity. Many of you are still struggling however with current licenses expensive in an era of real economic stress, and the budget simply will not allow you to completely revamp your entire security strategy.

For this reason, Returnil is proud to announce the launch of Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011. Due to clients’ needs, they decided to return to their roots to create a strict virtualization solution to close the gap in security at an attractive price  with the following benefits:

*High performance: Its award winning virtualization technology is so light that you will not even notice its pretense. Plug this technology into your current lineup and get a real idea of how all the features can significantly improve your security while reducing licensing costs.

*Unprecedented protection from malware: Your current antivirus is expensive but not perfect; otherwise, your IT team would not be making all the visits that are eating into your budget. And if that solution was worth the price you are paying for its use, at least it should be able to remove everything it detects. With Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011, even if your antivirus does not detect the malware, a simple reboot of the computer will ensure it is removed – no need to call your IT team, you’ll have a clean system ready for the day’s work. Imagine the savings of man-hours and begin to envision what Returnil System Safe Pro 2011 will do for you when you can get rid of excess baggage you have been carrying all these years.

* Roll back unwanted changes: How many times has your team had to take the time to diagnose and repair a laptop that has just returned from the last convention or road trip? Unauthorized content, mysterious programs, spyware, rogues, advertising, etc. Why go through the expense, falling productivity, and costs associated with taking the equipment out of production? With Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011, when the user turns off the computer, it automatically cleans any changes in order to secure a fully functional and productive tool for employees.

* Preserve what matters: Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011 not only includes award winning feature in system-level virtualization for Windows ®, it also includes the newly upgraded File Manager which backups files automatically. Whether you need intensive minute-by-minute updating your data or just want to make sure that your documents are securely stored on your hard drive every time you log out or turn off the computer, Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011 has you covered.

* Reduce Management overhead while increasing your control: You invested heavily in your computer, but find it more difficult to maintain your equipment in a poor economy, that you may even have to reduce staff.  RVS Pro 2011 has a way of doing more with less. RVS reduces the need for staff to fix the infected computers. It also increases your control over what is allowed to be installed on the computer either by purpose or by stealth with far greater confidence on the availability of your equipment. Times are hard enough, Returnil will show why the malware development world fears widespread adoption of its solutions.

*Advanced, Centralized, and Remote Management:  Just like the Returnil System Safe Pro 2011 series, Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011 takes advantage of its Returnil Commander Management Console which allows your team to manage client computers from anywhere they can access the Internet. There is no need to rush to the office, just log in to the console and take care of business. Imagine the savings in call-out time alone.

For some reason, you and your team are not ready to replace the entire line-up of your security solutions, but you are still running in an endless series of infection investigations, reimaging and re-mediations, while failing to see the effects of the level of protection that was promised but not delivered. Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011 will deliver a level of protection your other solutions are simply unable to provide, and it will give you the real reason to whistle while you work!

What you can get in the  Returnil Virtual System Pro 2011

Virtual Mode – creates a virtual system while keeping the system hidden from malware or changes

Anti-run – either allows programs to run normally or trusts only the files from real disk to execute

File Protection – prevents malware from accessing protected files and folders on  non-system disks at kernel level, regardless of any Windows settings

File Manager with Autosave – saves documents from virtual to real system to ensure that they survive a reboot at intervals as frequent as every minute to once every 24 hours. Also, never worry that you may forget that the Virtual Mode is active by enabling auto-saving at account log-off and/or computer shutdown.

Virtual Disk – permanent safe storage location for all your data

Customer Preferences – password-protected client settings to prevent unauthorized use

Returnil Commander - Web-based console for advanced client management

Ad-Aware is an absolute favorite of mine. I have used it for ever and always install it as one of the first software titles when I get a new computer. I love the Pro version, but the free version is also excellent.

PC World recently published its list of the greatest free downloads and services, and named Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware as one of its top 10 products of all-time, alongside the likes of OpenOffice, Gimp and other user favorites.

Here’s what PC World had to say about Lavasoft anti-malware software:
Ad-Aware Free: This utility is simple to use and does an excellent job of detecting and killing spyware.”

If you agree with PC World and think Ad-Aware Free is ‘superstar’ security software, remember that a Plus and Pro version of Ad-Aware ,with bonus features and protection is available . Want to try these versions out for yourself? Check out Ad-Aware Plus and Ad-Aware Pro here.

Until Next time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

Source: Lavasoft Partner Blog

bd_ts_10Hello There!

The world’s leading company in providing the best security solution  Bitdefender has recently released BitDefender 2010.

Proudly answering to to their millions of consumers’ demand – Maximum Protection, Usability at Maximum Speed !

The latest version offers  maximum protection for home  (see new parental reporting system below) or business and secures your PC from the new and fast-evolving internet security threats such as viruses, rootkits, spam and more, gaining a step ahead of the competition.

Whats really new in Bitdefender 2010 you may ask?

1. Active Virus Control NEW!

  • Programs running on your computer are monitored 24/7 and any malware-like actions are noted.  If enough malicious behaviors are detected the program that ran them is declared harmful and blocked before it can causes damage to your computer.

2. Usage Profiles NEW!

  • New user profiles feature  that allows you to choose the profile that best suits your needs  – Typical, Parent or Gamer.  (first in the industry!)

3. Parental Reporting System (Available in Internet Security and Total Security 2010 only) NEW!

  • Allows you to view what websites your children visit.
  • The monitoring is made more effective as you can receive email alerts concerning each childs activity on the internet.
  • You can Set Specific time intervals for your children to use internet or specific applications.

4. Intrusion Detection NEW!

  • Bitdefender 2010 will detect and block any attempt to change critical system files or registry entries on your PC.
  • Warns you about attacks performed by code injection.

5. Faster Scanning Time Reduced by Half NEW!

  • Bitdefender 2010 now avoids scanning files that are know to be safe. Thus enhancing speed and reducing  System load.  Now achieving scan in half the time of the previous version.

helpimage6. Improved In-Product Technical Support

  • You can now get answers to the most common support questions or contact technical support directly from the product using its new self-service module.

This is what we have all been waiting for a Security program that provides what we really need without slowing us down!

Check out more on  BitDefender 2010 here

Everybody is up for it, don’t miss out and get yourself, your PC, your home or business and your life the superior protection in the land – Purchase or Upgrade to BitDefender 2010 now!

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

29418861Hello Friend,

This is very important even if you are busy take a few minutes to browse through this article and find out if you are unsecured.  If you are unsecured its time to take action because all signs read DANGER and you definitely don’t want to be a Victim!

If you don’t have time to read through the top 3  software providing total security and peace of mind include;

Bitdefender Total Securite $67.00, Steganos Privacy Suite $67.00, Steganos Internet Anonym $97.00.

You may find them a little pricey but when you get an attack I can bet you will be spending alot more to get the problem sorted or purchase a new Computer! If you have spent so much money buying that top range computer or growing your business make sure you are Secured!
Consequences of  being UnSecured

1. Your Identity Could be Stolen

If you have signed up to lots of sites you are most likely to use one password for all of them so it’s easy to remember. If the hackers get into one account then you are in great danger as they could try to access all your other accounts using the same password.

Identity thieves can do a lot of things with your account and here are a few: Use your identity to access your Bank Accounts , Access important/confidential information from  Social Networking Sites, Delete  your Accounts, For Emails – spamming your contacts, send your contacts emails containing adwares

Things that could leave you open to Attack

- Leaving the login page’s “Remember my password“ checked.

- Forgetting to logout (especially if you’re in a cyber cafe)

- Website Spoofed/Phished – you have normally entered your username and password into a website whose design is adopted to the website you should be in, like Yahoo! These fake websites can even have the same URL as the target website.

- Accessing a computer with Keylogger installed on it

2. Your Computer Could Crash

This is the aftermath of having so many viruses, spyware and adware inside your system. These viruses and spywares are often times than not,  from programs downloaded or from storage gadgets inserted to your computer.

Adwares like spywares install themselves. They typically display advertisements once you go online. And this slows down your computer.

If you have  a lot of important personal and work files  you would be out of your wits knowing that you have lost months and maybe years work!

3. Denial of Service (DoS) Attack

This is the most unfortunate thing that can happen to any organization with operations running through Internet.

Denial of Service (DoS) Attack is the pursuit of making a computer deprived of doing its usual tasks and its services unavailable to its users. Where most of the victims of this attack are those sites such as banks, credit card payment gateways, etc.

Hacking can be considered as a culprit of such consequence. Stay secured with Steganos Internet Anonym.

4. Loss of Business leading to Bankruptcy

Apart from Internet thieves out there, who are masters of working their way into your computer network through whatever means they can think of, having bad data back-up habits can  contribute to the failure of a business. Bitdefender Total Security has a very good online backup facility.

With data as the core of any business, a simple backup could save your business from breaking down.

5. Public humiliation

We’ve all heard of scandals which spreads like fungus. Some celebrities even ordinary people have been a victim of this. With their personal, confidential and most personal photos and videos of them exposed on the Internet without them knowing is a total turn down. If you run a business that could be victim to this we recommend Steganos Privacy Suite.

Okay don’t say we didn’t warn you the ball is in your court.

Until Next Time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

MalwareTwo of the Internet industry’s giants are engaging in online security. Google and Yahoo are creating new malware products for both businesses and consumers.

Google Web Security for Enterprise is a malware protection and URL filtering product with policy enforcement and reporting. Google offers additional features that extend to protecting users that works remotely on laptops on guest networks.

Matthew Connor said” Protecting employees from Internet threats is tough enough when they’re at work, much less when they’re on the road.”

Yahoo, on the other hand has joined forces with McAfee Inc. to have a more secure web search. The new SearchScan feature by Yahoo Search alerts users to sites with security concerns that could damage a user’s PC.

With all this protection going on, Internet experience could be a much safer place for business and consumer alike.

Read the complete article

Website Web Tools and Tips also offer a great section on Internet Security.

Until next time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide