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Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

Trend Micro rolls out 2009 suite

Late last week Trend Micro released its Internet Security 2009 and Internet Security Pro 2009 products, touting enhanced performance, features and better end-user education.

McAfee speeds up updates

What if your desktop security application could detect and remove a new threat that was only minutes old? That's the impetus behind McAfee's Artemis technology, announced yesterday.

First iPhone antivirus app released

Paris-based computer security firm Intego late last week said it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset.

Asus to launch laptops with instant-on feature

Five new laptop models from Asus will incorporate DeviceVM's Splashtop instant-on software.

Malicious image opens security hole in RAZR

A vulnerability has been discovered in Motorola RAZR phones that could allow a hacker to send a corrupt JPEG image via MMS that could be leveraged to run malicious code on the phone.

'Bad guys' target mobile devices

Mobile devices are going to become the next big target for cyber criminals who will be helped by the greater availability of tools to develop software for them.

Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

Secure Internet stored in your pocket

CSIRO scientists have developed a device that will allow people to work on any computer without having to worry about whether it contains Internet viruses or trojans.

Dark Sector banned in Australia

Digital Extreme's sci-fi themed shooter gets refused classification in Australia due to high-impact violence.

Mozilla releases third Firefox 3 bet

Mozilla has released a third beta version of Firefox 3, bringing about 1,300 changes to the widely used open-source Web browser.

Qtrax offtrack with all the major labels

Qtrax — an ad-supported P2P site — has released the delayed Beta of its music sharing software, but questions remain regarding its relationship with the major music labels.

MacBook Air: Apple drops another product

Is the lack of an optical drive in the MacBook Air a smart or stupid move from Apple?

Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool

Mac users are being warned downloading a "free" rogue security application, MacSweeper, which guarantees to find a virus on Macs it is installed on will only lead to a lighter wallet.

iPhone Trojan discovered in the wild

The first iPhone Trojan has been seen in the wild, according to security vendors.

Norton AntiVirus gets a spotty update

Symantec has released Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac OS X Leopard.

iPhone prepares for new life as a PC

Starting from February, you'll finally be able to call the iPhone a mobile computer.

Apple to open iPhone to third-party apps

Steve Jobs made it official Wednesday morning: third-party applications are coming to the iPhone.

Symantec warns users over Bluetooth security

With Bluetooth wireless features fast becoming commonplace on mobile devices, users need to be aware of the security vulnerabilities linked to the technology, said a Symantec executive.

Phishers go round the world to hook Aussie victims

Researchers from security firm Sophos have traced the route of a phishing attack that targeted Australian banking customers -- the fraudsters used numerous compromised servers in Korea, the United States and Malaysia. And unlike traditional viruses, malware and phishing attacks are coming armed with the capability to adjust to the level of a user's defence.

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