Tagged: Anti-virus
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Malware infections 5.5 times more likely without antivirus software – Microsoft report News
19.04.2013 Some 2.5 out of 10 computers, on average, lack up-to-date antivirus software, making them 5.5 times more likely to be infected with malware, the latest Microsoft Security... -
McAfee staves off potential deportation to Belize until after Christmas News
10.12.2012 John McAfee, the millionaire founder of the McAfee security software empire, has managed to achieve leave to stay in Guatemala until his legal appeals against deportation have... -
McAfee hospitalised in Guatemala after suffering heart attack News
07.12.2012 Silicon Valley entrepreneur John McAfee has been hospitalised in Guatamala after suffering a heart attack. He is due to be extradited to Belize where he is to help police... -
Gen Y reports more computer security issues than Baby Boomers (infographic) News
21.06.2012 Most of Gen Y (63pc) is more confident in its computer security knowledge than Baby Boomers, however, 50pc of Gen Y survey respondents have had security issues in the past two... -
Number of Flashback-infected Macs fall - Norton News
13.04.2012 The number of Macs infected with the FlashBack Trojan has fallen to 270,000, according to online security firm Norton. However, Norton still warned Mac users to ensure they have... -
Apple software to combat Flashback Trojan on Macs News
11.04.2012 Apple is developing software to detect and remove the Flashback malware affecting Macs. The Trojan was recently discovered and has affected 600,000 Macs worldwide. -
Flashback Trojan botnet infects 600,000 Macs News
05.04.2012 A new Trojan botnet affecting Macs has been discovered and has infected 600,000 machines running Mac OS X globally. Some 0.1pc of infected computers are located in Ireland. -
Intel CTO: ultra-secure chips, trusted programming coming mid-decade News
14.10.2011 Intel chief technology officer Justin Rattner told Siliconrepublic.com the chip giant is working on ultra-secure hardware that will make trusted programming a reality and which...Categories: Wireless Communications, Software & Web Development, Servers, Security, Phones, Mobility, Mobile, Hardware, Computers -
Malware hits one in four computer users in Ireland News
04.10.2011 One in four Irish computer users has had their computer crashed or otherwise damaged by viruses or malware, while one in five has had their computer infected or data stolen,... -
Google to show malware warning in search results News
20.07.2011 Google isn’t adding antivirus to the list of software it provides, but the company has begun telling some users if their computers have been infected by displaying a message on... -
One-third of Irish people don’t practice 'safe security’ News
13.07.2011 One in three Irishmen regularly exposes himself, 5pc of Dubliners don’t use any protection, but Irish women are less likely to spread infection. What are we talking about?...Categories: Software & Web Development, Software, Servers, Security, Risk Management, Online Business, Digital Business, Computers -
Malvertising – latest threat lures users to malicious sites News
28.02.2011 Unsuspecting internet surfers are being fooled into clicking on seemingly above-board ads from recognisable brands only to end up on malicious websites that install malware on... -
New Mac OSX backdoor Trojan discovered News
28.02.2011 A new backdoor Trojan has been created affecting Mac OS X, which Sophos Labs believes reflects the rising popularity of Mac computers.Tags: Anti-virus -
Sophos publishes list of Mac attacks News
20.11.2010 IT security and control firm Sophos has released a list of common viruses that can be found on Apple Macs. -
ANALYSIS: Security in the spotlight after Intel-McAfee buy News
23.08.2010 Will businesses pay more attention to fighting malware after high-profile deal? -
Post.Trust signs desktop security hardware reseller deal News
28.06.2010 An Post subsidiary Post.Trust has signed a security hardware deal with Kilross Network Protection. Kilross will provide Post.Trust with the security hardware required for...Categories: Hardware, Networking, Private Irish Business, Security, Apps Zone, Apps, Mobile, Risk Management, Mobility, JobsTags: VPN, Encryption, An Post, Anti-virus, USB, Adobe, Firewalls, SMS, Privacy, Apps, Mobile Security, -
Deals done this past week News
28.06.2010 An overview of the week in deals in the Irish technology sector, including two companies working together with Australian organisations – mobile software firm NewBay with mobile... -
Scareware on the rise as scammers prey on security conscious News
19.10.2009 While most of us want to make sure our computers are safe from malware, spam and other internet security threats, we also like when our anti-virus software is cut-price, or,...Categories: Digital Life -
Bord Snip: Shared ICT services for the public sector News
17.07.2009 Bord Snip, the group charged with identifying up to €5.3bn in cost savings in the Irish public sector, has called for a 50pc reduction in external ICT spend by the civil...Categories: Government, CIO