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Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 25, 2005

Computer Associates is considering changing its name in a bid to rid itself of the negative perceptions that have resulted from its highly publicised accounting scandal.

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Microsoft announces its plans for Sybari

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 15, 2005

Microsoft completes its acquisition of security firm Sybari Software and announces its plans for Sybari's products.

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Symantec files suit in adware case

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 8, 2005

AV firm fights for the right to detect adware

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McAfee buys wireless security firm

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 2, 2005

McAfee buys into security for wireless devices

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Patent squabbles

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 30, 2005

International Trade Commission judge recommends that Fortinet be prohibited from importing its FortiGate anti-virus firewall appliance products into the US

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Microsoft care

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 29, 2005

Microsoft unveiles new security service

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Changing CAN-SPAM

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 28, 2005

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has invited public comment on a number of changes it proposes making to the CAN-SPAM Act.

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Sun, sea and security

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 28, 2005

14th Annual EICAR meeting was a success

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Settlement reached in FTC vs Fuel MAX case

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 11, 2005

FTC settles a case against spammers peddling 'fuel-saving' product

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Trend Micro buys anti-spyware firm

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 11, 2005

Trend to augment its anti-spyware presence

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Search blog

95% of spam monetized through three banks

Financial infrastructure possible bottleneck for spammers.
Financial infrastructure possible bottleneck for spammers. In a recently published paper, researchers from the University of California found that 95 per cent of spamvertised… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/05/95-spam-monetized-through-three-banks/

Users divided about customer liability for online fraud losses

Many users worried about lack of knowledge.
Many users worried about lack of knowledge. In a poll of more than 700 visitors to the VB website, users were divided on whether or not it is fair for online banking customers to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/05/users-divided-about-customer-liability-online-fraud-losses/

Users of online banking 'should have adequate protection'

New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft.
New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft. A new banking code launched earlier this week by the British'… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/04/users-online-banking-should-have-adequate-protection/

Meta-phishing

Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site.
Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site. The anti-malware industry can congratulate itself for there being an increasing awareness among users about phishing. Users are… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/02/meta-phishing/

Help for victims of e-crime

Cybercrime support website launched.
Cybercrime support website launched. A website dedicated to helping victims of online crime and other incidents has been launched in the UK. The site, www.e-victims.org, aims to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/01/help-victims-e-crime/

One in four consider online banking unsafe

Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk free.
Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/11/one-four-consider-online-banking-unsafe/

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