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AMTSO members summit covers controversial issues

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 16, 2009

Expert body gets to grips with string of difficult subjects.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 12, 2009

Deadline announced for first VB100 comparative on new operating system.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 9, 2009

VB reveals which products failed to meet VB100 certification criteria, and updated 'RAP quadrant' showing Reactive And Proactive detection abilities.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 9, 2009

Rumoured phishing explosion grabs headlines, reality much more mundane.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 2, 2009

Security Essentials release creates expected storm of words.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 1, 2009

The October issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 21, 2009

High scores as 7 out of 16 graded Advanced+ in on demand tests

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 3, 2009

'Green AV' best added to blacklist to avoid red faces.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 1, 2009

The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Aug 28, 2009

Spam levels back to normal within a few days.

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Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years

Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual 'State of the Net' study, showing serious numbers… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/malware-and-phishing-cost-us-users-7-billion-two-years/

Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate. The expansion of the FlexiSpy mobile device snooping software, originally available only for the Symbian platform but with… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/07/battle-over-blackberry-spyware-threat/

Amero case sent for retrial

Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed. Connecticut temporary teaching assistant Julie Amero, convicted of exposing minors to danger when a classroom computer she had… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/amero-case-sent-retrial/

Google stashing adware on Dell systems, says OpenDNS founder

Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics. The partnership between search giant Google and hardware behemoth Dell, which has led to the popular Google Toolbar being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/google-stashing-adware-dell-systems-says-opendns-founder/

Zango sues PC Tools for $35 million

'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal. Adware and sometime spyware maker Zango has brought a suit against anti-spyware firm PC Tools complaining that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/zango-sues-pc-tools-35-million/

I-SPY chases SPY-ACT through approval process

Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead. With the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' (aka SPY-ACT act) approved by a House of Representatives… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/i-spy-chases-spy-act-through-approval-process/

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VB Blog

AMTSO members summit covers controversial issues

VB announces next VB100 test on Windows 7

11 out of 26 anti-virus products fail VB100 certification

Webmail data leak hype deflated

Microsoft steps into free AV market

October issue of VB published

Latest AV-Comparatives test results released

Rogue AV claims to send money to environmental causes

September issue of VB published

Take-down of rogue ISP sees temporary drop in spam levels