Windows Vista infection rates climb, says MicrosoftPC Advisor"As Microsoft's intelligence gets better in [the Malicious Software Removal Tool] and fewer attackers focus on the older OS, then fewer infections should be found on the older OS," said Storms, talking about Windows XP. Most of Microsoft's infection ...and more »
22 May 2012 | 11:22 am
Windows Vista infection rates climb, says MicrosoftComputerworld"As Microsoft's intelligence gets better in [the Malicious Software Removal Tool] and fewer attackers focus on the older OS, then fewer infections should be found on the older OS," said Storms, talking about Windows XP. Most of Microsoft's infection ...and more »
22 May 2012 | 10:38 am
ITWebSA threat trend on downward slopeITWebUsing statistics garnered from, among others, Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), malware was detected on 8.1 of every 1 000 computers scanned in SA in the fourth quarter of 2011 (4Q11), compared to the worldwide average of 7.1 for the ...and more »
16 May 2012 | 3:36 am
SlashGearApple Flashback Removal tool hits LeopardSlashGearThe malicious software known as Flashback has been a burden on the Apple world for some weeks now, Apple this week sending out an official Flashback removal tool to those users working with the Apple OS X Leopard operating system.Software updates bring Flashback removal, Flash disabling to OS X LeopardApple InsiderApple Security Updates Targets Mac OS X Leopard, Flashback TrojaneWeekKaspersky Labs Says Apple Not Serious About Security, Apple Asks Them to ConsultGeekosystemThe Inquisitrall 83 news articles »
15 May 2012 | 2:38 pm
ITProPortalApple Updates Flashback Removal Security Tool For OS X LionITProPortalEarlier this week, Apple released two software updates that deliver recent OS X Lion security fixes to Macs running OS X 10.5 Leopard. A week later Apple released a few security updates and software removal tools, but the invincible Mac myth was ...Leopard Users Finally Get Some Love From The MothershipRedOrbitall 151 news articles »
15 May 2012 | 7:34 am
ZDNet (blog)Windows malware: are you safer today than you were 10 years ago?ZDNet (blog)During that same time, Microsoft was introducing its Patch Tuesday update program, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, and a variety of legal and technical efforts that effectively neutralized some threats. My timeline puts the bad guys' work and ...and more »
14 May 2012 | 5:06 am
Antivirus folks eye Apple cartStuff.co.nzPerhaps in an effort not to tarnish its reputation, Apple hasn't drawn as much attention to Mac OS's built-in security features as Microsoft has with its monthly Malicious Software Removal Tool and free Microsoft Security Essentials security suite.and more »
9 May 2012 | 7:39 pm
The AgeAntivirus folks eye Apple cartThe AgePerhaps in an effort not to tarnish its reputation, Apple hasn't drawn as much attention to Mac OS's built-in security features as Microsoft has with its monthly Malicious Software Removal Tool and free Microsoft Security Essentials security suite.and more »
9 May 2012 | 1:39 pm
Microsoft blames and bans Chinese security partner for leaking Windows exploitNetwork WorldAdditionally, Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but CSO reported "the disruptive restarts and the wide range of platforms impacted by this month's ...and more »
7 May 2012 | 8:28 am
SYS-CON Media (press release)Try App Whitelisting to Mitigate MalwareSYS-CON Media (press release)Is it even a valid alternative, or should your business stick to the tried and tested solution of anti-virus software and malware removal tools that detect and quarantine malicious software, keyloggers, rootkits and Trojans? If you are responsible for ...
2 May 2012 | 11:22 am