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Sophos Released Web Protection, Data Protection and Complete Security Solutions

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:37:29 -0500

In response to partner and customer demand, Sophos today introduced new Complete Security Suites; Web Protection, Data Protection and Complete Security. These suites offer Sophos partners the tools they need to help their clients address the evolving security challenges IT departments are facing due the consumerization of IT, the rise of advanced persistent threats, and an increase in malware.

ESET Reveals BETA Versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 and ESET Smart Security 6 with Anti-Theft

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:27:41 -0500

ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, announced the start of public Beta testing of its flagship products - ESET Smart Security 6 Beta and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 Beta.

Check Point Releases ZoneAlarm® Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:05:35 -0500

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, announced the availability of ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013 - the most complete free Internet security solution for consumers, which is now available for download here. ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall combines the worlds No.1 firewall with award-winning antivirus into one easy-to-use product that protects consumers against hackers, viruses, spyware, and other evil malware.

New Generation Intelligent Firewall Management Presented by Skybox

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:57:08 -0500

Skybox Security, the leader in proactive security management solutions, today announced it will present a webcast titled Intelligent Firewall Management: The Key Ingredient for Network Consolidation Success, on Wednesday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Eastern, as part of the SANS complimentary series of webcasts.

GFI Software Released VIPRE Report for January 2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:27:30 -0600

GFI Software today released its VIPRE(R) Report for January 2012, a collection of the 10 most prevalent threat detections encountered during the month. Last month saw malware attacks targeting a wide range of potential victims, including gamers looking for a Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 game crack, small business owners concerned about the reputation of their business, and government organizations receiving spoofed messages from the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT).

Emsisoft Releases Emsisoft Online Armor 5.5 Firewall

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:23:13 -0600

Emsisoft Online Armor is a firewall for Windows that permanently monitors network activities as well as active software and thus helps to prevent hacker attacks; the new version 5.5 makes double use of the power of the cloud; on the one hand, the firewall is now linked to the Anti-Malware Network with more than 4 million known programs and therefore highly reduces alarm messages, and it uses in-house cloud-scanning to expose malicious files even quicker. The firewall is always active in the background and silently monitors network and file activities, granting access to authorized programs only. Hackers cannot hijack your computer as all vulnerabilities are closed and suspicious actions are blocked.

ControlScan Releases ProTect Managed Security Services

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:17:44 -0600

ControlScan, the leading provider of PCI compliance and security solutions designed for small merchants and the ISOs and acquirers that serve them, announced today its expansion into the security market with ProTect Managed Security Services.The company's successful history assisting small merchants with PCI compliance has naturally progressed into managed security services, where ControlScan will continue to simplify both compliance and security for ISOs, acquirers and the merchants in their portfolios, so that each group can better focus on their core businesses.

Identity Theft 911 signs Heartland Bank for Providing Identity Theft Protection

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:58:36 -0600

Heartland Bank has partnered with Identity Theft 911 to provide identity theft protection, management and resolution services as coverage enhancements to customers. This new program provides Identity Theft 911's LifeStages Identity Management and Fraud and Credit Monitoring services to customers and their families, including dedicated access to a fraud specialist for personalized support with proactive assistance and identity theft recovery services.

Lords of Dharmaraja Hacker Group, Anonymous affiliated, release Symantec Source Code

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:48:13 -0600

A group of hackers who call themselves the Lords of Dharmaraja, (and is associated with Anonymous) have published the source code of Symantec, a digital security firm know for the Norton antivirus program and pcAnywhere, raising concerns that others could exploit the security holes and try to control the users computer.

avast! Free Mobile Security Ranks Above Norton In PC Welt

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:54:43 -0600

PC Welt, a leading German IT magazine, compared functionality in the new avast! Free Mobile Security with that in the free and paid-for versions of Norton Mobile Security.The free avast! product is an exceptional alternative, especially when you consider the Anti-Theft features, wrote reviewer Matthias Schwindt. Because theft is the greatest danger for smartphone users.