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You can now enjoy Bit Defenders first security product for the Android market – out of beta, which gives you protection for your Android phone. The new Bitdefender Mobile Security.

The application, which taps Bitdefender’s decade of award winning experience fighting electronic threats, offers a robust defense against invasion of privacy, malicious software and theft while saving battery power for its core purpose – communication.

Bitdefender – “We back this application with a reputation built on a decade of elite detection, acclaimed protection and performance, ease of use and unique user experience.”

The BETA of BitDefender Mobile Security comes in a free version and a subscription version costing $9.95 per year.

What can you expect from Bitdefender Mobile Security?

Free Version:

  • Malware scanner – Scans apps as you install them to prevent unpleasant surprise.
  • Application Audit – Helps you ensure that your apps don’t misbehave.
  • Remote Geolocation – Tracks the location of their device on Google Maps.

Paid Version: (includes all the features listed above)

  • Anti‐Theft – Remote Geolocation, Remote Lock Device, Remote Wipe Device, Message Device & Play Sound.
  • Web Security -Keeps you safe from malicious sites and their traps, stopping* you from the get‐go.

BitDefender Mobile Security is a powerful mobile security tool for Android devices which includes features such as on-demand scanning, on-install scanning, and much more. The open nature of Android OS has made the platform more prone to be infested with malware.

 

Win32.Worm.Coidung.BA worm Win32.Worm.Coidung.B disguised as Office Genuine Advantage, a program Microsoft used to validate copies of Microsoft Office was found by BitDefender Antivirus Makers research team.

“Microsoft retired Office Genuine Advantage in December 2010, but that hasn’t stopped the attackers from using it to ensnare victims a year later,” writes SecurityNewsDaily.

“The fraudulent OGA program, labeled ‘office_genuine.exe,’ is spreading via Yahoo Messenger, and once the attachment is downloaded, it opens a portal in people’s computers for remote attackers to control the machines or install more malicious software”

Source: Security News Daily
Source: Malware City

Ad-Aware Free vs Ad-Aware Pro

Get rid of  cyberthreats and have complete protection against it with AdAware!

AdAware is one of the most popular anti-spyware tool that detects and removes malware, spyware and adware on a user’s computer. For more info, check out: AdAware

Here,  I will discuss to you the difference between  - The Free version: AdAware Free and the Paid ones: AdAware Pro.  You may think, Why pay when I  can have one for free ? So I have here a  a short comparison between the two:


First we have Ad-Aware Free, this is an Internet Security that has the basic protection functionality that won’t affect the performance of your computer.


Ad- Aware Free
features real-time protection, advanced Genocode detection technology, rootkit protection, automatic updates, and much more. All  to ensure that you have the power to protect yourself online.

 

Adaware Free Features:

Comprehensive malware protection.Powerful threat detection, removal and repair. Blocks spyware, Trojans, blended malware, and more – plus behavior-based heuristics safeguard against unknown and newly emerging threats.

Anti-Virus.Detection, removal, and repair of traditional virus threats.

Basic real-time protection. Ad-Watch Live! Basic process protection blocks malicious processes and infected programs that try to start or run on your system.

Download protection. Provides an additional layer of protection that lets you download files confidently.

Removes all traces of infections and cookies.Removes all traces of infections that can slow down your computer.

Automatic Updates.Continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks.

If you need added security and deeper layers of protection, then,  Ad-Aware Pro is a good choice.


Adaware Pro
gives you the power to protect your online security and privacy so that you can use the Internet how, when, and where you want. It offers advanced internet security protection.

 

 

AdAware Pro Features:

Comprehensive malware protection ,  Anti-Virus,  Basic real-time protection, Download protection, Removes all traces of infections and cookies, PLUS:

Expert real-time protection- Ad-Watch Live! Expert stops threats in real-time by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses, malicious processes, registry changes, and malicious files.

Advanced rootkit removal system- Expert level rootkit technology to uncover and remove even the most complex monitoring tools, including user mode & kernel mode rootkits.

Speed up PC start time – Removes unnecessary clutter from your computer’s start-up process.

Do Not Disturb Mode
10 Automatic updates- Continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks.

Expert Technical Support-Free support whenever you need it. Includes direct, in-product access to the Lavasoft Support Center.

Whether it’s free or paid , important thing  is that it meets the needs of your Pc protection needs and it defends your computer from any  threats and spyware.

For more info, check out: AdAware Pro

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

Almost two weeks PSN network has been down after hackers breached Sony’s Playstation Network.

At a press conference in Tokyo Sony announced that  the PSN network and the Qriocity music and movie service will be back online this week. The services will be rolled out covering online games on PS3, PSP, access to movie rentals and music. As well as chat, access to account management and password reset.

I advice you to reset your password as one of the first actions you do when it comes back online. The hackers may very well have gotten away with user details including passwords. Sony has still not revealed (or don’t know) if credit card details was among the accessed information. Most likely we will see a forced system update forcing everyone to change passwords.

Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President of Sony, commented: “The organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks.”

“Our global audience of PlayStation Network and Qriocity consumers was disrupted. We have learned lessons along the way about the valued relationship with our consumers, and to that end, we will be launching a customer appreciation program for registered consumers as a way of expressing our gratitude for their loyalty during this network downtime, as we work even harder to restore and regain their trust in us and our services.”

The “welcome back” appreciation program will be tailored by territory, and will consist of free content for download. PSN customers will also be given a month’s free PlayStation Plus, with PlayStation Plus subscribers also receiving 30 days worth of free service. Additional freebies are promised in the near future.

Until next time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

Microsoft plugs critical security issue

Yesterday Microsoft released three updates that will plug security holes in Windows and office. One of these holes has been classified as critical.

This months update was smaller than usual with only 3 fixes. The critical bugfix cover a hole in Windows Media Player, which protects the user against hackers taking control of the computer.

If you are using windows, make sure you have downloaded this update.

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

SoftRescue File Transfer Software

In the old days, one computer can only handle a program at a time.  A specialized PC, for example can only function as an accounting tool if it is built for that purpose.  Now, with the emerging trend of limitless PC to software capabilities (and vice versa), the average computer can hold hundreds of applications and run them simultaneously.

From programming, to data processing, to entertainment, the standard workstation can perform these functions in a click.  All it requires is the simplicity of installing your desired software to your PC, and it’ll be upbeat with your command.

All these are pretty much convenient and straightforward.  But of course, change is inevitable.  A time will come when your hardware needs to be upgraded to support your technological needs.  Much like the New Year, you’d have to bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new – without erasing the memories.

Your files and most-loved applications need not go whenever you say goodbye to your old PC.  How?

SofRescue Pro is a technological find aimed to help people setup their new PCs.  It does its share by migrating all your files, applications, and games to your new computer.  This innovation was spearheaded by Ansoft AS to keep up with the technological revolution of today.

Here are some of its features:

Secure. Viruses, worms, hijackers, and spywares are kept out during the process – making the procedure safe, clean, and secure.

Dynamic. Lets you install up to 4 PCs per license and offers free lifetime updates on the latest versions.

Flexible. It has an optional compression level (up to 1:2) ratio, and only moves the primary installer data.

Timesaver. SoftRescue’s Grab& Restore technology is a timesaver that lets you transfer your files without being present.

SoftRescue Pro’s functionality is not limited to setting up new PCs alone.  This is also applicable whenever you reinstall your operating system, improving your PCs performance, and File optimization.

Now, every average PC user has the power of total file mobility and security.

More information about the product

20 security holes in Apple software are about to be disclosed: Charlie Miller intends to present details of the vulnerabilities at the CanSecWest conference next week. The expert talked with heise Security about the security of Mac OS X beforehand

Source: The H Security

Ikee Worm on Ipone


iphone-wormHacked Iphones can be infected with the Ikee worm. The code that’s build like a worm only affects “jailbreaked” iphones.

To be affected the user also has to activated login via ssh and still use the original password. So for experienced users it’s not very difficult to protect yourself.

Ikee exchanges the background image of the phone and looks for more phones to infect but no other damage has been reported.

The creator of the worm, a 21 year old Australian says it was supposed to be a joke and the intention was never for the worm to spread.

Change your passwords, people…

Until next time ;-)

Peter – Your Online Security Guide


yellowshieldToday being the second Tuesday of the month, means it’s “Microsoft Patch Tuesday”.

According to Microsoft, there will be thirteen updates / fixes in total and 8 of them critical. You may have heard about vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat which puts PDF files at risk.

Patches are scheduled for today for Adobe products so make sure you get them. If you have your PC set for automatic updates, they will be installed by themselves.

If you have not, in many cases you will see a yellow shield in the bottom right task tray. You should click on that shield and install the updates. If you do not see the shield, make sure to go to the windows update site and let Microsoft update your computer.