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Antivirus software sales expected to show strong growth in 2012

The prevalence with which hackers are handing out headaches to IT security pros will have a big upside for vendors in the coming year, according to new figures from Canalys.

By Jeremy Kirk | 21 December, 2011 03:45

Tags: trend micro, security, AVG, panda security, f-secure, Canalys, eset, kaspersky lab, antivirus, sophos, mcafee
Number of fake antivirus attacks has decreased considerably, researchers say

The frequency of attacks that distribute fake antivirus software, a long-time pillar of the underground economy, has decreased considerably in recent months. However, security researchers warn that the industry is not yet dead and new versions of attacks continue to be released.

By Lucian Constantin | 29 October, 2011 03:04

Tags: security, panda security, kaspersky lab
Virus writer donates money to Chinese pandas

The Chinese man jailed for writing the 'Fujacks' worm in 2006 appears to be trying to rehabilitate his public image, reportedly making made a donation to a panda research centre in the country.

By John E Dunn | 14 December, 2010 05:14

Tags: Personal Tech, security, panda security
Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0

Panda Cloud Antivirus is a unique entry in the free antivirus race. Most free antivirus products still rely on signature updates to detect new malware, but Panda's program instead uses fresh data about malware direct from Panda's servers. As a result, Cloud Antivirus put up some excellent results in some malware detection tests, but its scan speeds were slower than we would have liked to see.

By Nick Mediati | 30 November, 2010 13:41

Tags: Antivirus & Security, security, panda security, antivirus
Microsoft antivirus creating security 'monoculture'

Microsoft should start offering Windows users free antivirus software from a range of companies and not just promote its own Security Essentials product, a rival has said.

By John E Dunn | 10 November, 2010 05:09

Tags: Personal Tech, Microsoft, security, panda security

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Free vs. fee: Free, paid antivirus programs

Depending on whom you ask, paying for antivirus software is either a good investment or a total ripoff. In reality, neither viewpoint is accurate. You can find plenty of good reasons to choose a paid antivirus product, and plenty of good reasons to go with a freebie.

By Nick Mediati | 30 November, 2010 13:45

Tags: Antivirus & Security, symantec, Avira, security, Avast, panda security, antivirus

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