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NOD32 Antivirus System v2.0The Bottom Line - NOD32 is a solid performer, easy to use and with little impact on system resources. Version 2 builds on the product's past accomplishments, remaining true to a singular theme - virus detection.Full review 08:30 AM # McAfee VirusScan 2004: ReviewThey've removed the firewall, added better email protection, and streamlined the installation. The "less is more" approach is a big step in the right direction for novice users. The question is whether the stripped down configuration and advertising-laden interface in McAfee VirusScan 2004 will appeal to more advanced users.Full review 11:28 AM # Naked pics revealed as remote access TrojanA newly discovered trojan was mass-spammed to potential victims on November 24th, disguised as allegedly nude photos. Instead, the attachment (Private.zip) contained a remote-access Trojan designed to compromise users' systems.Full story 09:39 AM # Browser hijackingOften accused of being drive-by downloads, these pesky Internet parasites can quickly take advantage of an improperly secured system, embedding themselves as a "browser help object" and redirecting you to a host of unsavory sites.Full story 11:52 AM # Mimail.J worm discoveredThe newest entry to the virus crime scene is Mimail.J, which attempts to dupe users into divulging their credit card details and other personal information. Similar to Mimail.I, Mimail.J pretends to be an email from PayPal and attempts to collect a range of financial information. This information may have designs beyond simple credit card theft. Armed with everything from social security number to mother's maiden name, Mimail.J is capable of being used for identity theft as well.Full story 04:41 AM # Mimail.I worm discoveredA new variant of Mimail, disguised as a message from PayPal, has been reported in the wild. Dubbed Mimail.I, the worm is a mass-mailer that entices users to enter their credit card information which is then sent to the worm's author. The Mimail.I email carries an attachment that employs a double extension ruse, for example: Paypal.asp.scr. The worm spoofs the From address, thus making it appear the email is from someone other than the true infected party.Mimail.I description 08:14 AM # Stinger updatedMcAfee's AVERT Stinger is an often recommended tool by this site. Now, thanks to Andreas Marx of AV-Test.org, Stinger has gotten even better. In tests he performed, Andreas discovered a glitch that could lead to incomplete removal or missed detection of the Sober worm. AVERT Labs fixed the problem and began providing a new version of Stinger on November 11th, less than 24 hours after the report. Stinger successfully detects and removes dozens of high profile and stubborn threats and is offered free from McAfee AVERT.Review of Stinger 09:28 AM # Happy Birthday BitDefender!November 7, 2003 marks the two year birthdate of BitDefender, one of the antivirus Top Picks for 2003. So what do you buy an antivirus product that's just turned two years old? If you're SOFTWIN, you buy it Constelacion Negocial for distribution of BitDefender in Spain.Press Release 02:50 PM # $250,000 Reward for Blaster/Sobig authorsCalling them the "Saboteurs of Cyberspace", Microsoft joined forces with the US Secret Service, Interpol, and the FBI to form an "Anti-Virus Reward Program". Their first act was to place two quarter million dollar bounties for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the authors of the Blaster.A and Sobig worms. The $250,000 reward money is an international bounty without borders.Full Story 11:22 AM # Mimail.EFollowing close on the heels of Mimail.C, Mimail.E has an added twist. The worm launches a denial of service attack against several well-known anti-spammer sites.Full Story 09:53 AM # |
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