Microsoft's Windows 10 antivirus now available for Linux
Microsoft is increasingly showing love to Linux, with the most obvious example of this being the inclusion of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10.
Today, the software giant announces the general availability of Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for Linux systems.
Most antivirus companies will continue to support Windows 7
Microsoft may have dropped Windows 7 like a hot stone, but that doesn't mean everyone is. Recognizing the fact that large numbers of people are going to continue using the aged operating system, most antivirus firms are going to continue to offer support.
Support from the likes of AVG, Avira, Kaspersky and Trend Micro for at least two years is great news for those concerned about the security of sticking with Windows 7. Of course, this doesn't mean that the operating system is entirely safe to use now that it has reached end of life, but with the right software installed, hangers-on can secure their systems somewhat.
Avast free antivirus sends browser history to marketers
When you install an antivirus program -- even a free one -- you have a reasonable assumption that it's going to help keep your data safe.
But a joint investigation by Motherboard and PCMag has discovered that Avast's free antivirus is harvesting user data. Although this is supposedly 'de-identified' it is being sold to marketers in a way that can be linked back to an individual.
Reason Antivirus: When privacy is your priority [Review]
When was the last time you shopped around for a new antivirus? If you're a Windows user and using its latest iteration, you might be quite satisfied with how Windows Defender works. Besides, it comes as default with the operating system and runs unobtrusively in the background, no added setup required.
However, cyberattacks are only growing more rampant and hackers are finding new ways to victimize computer users. And for ordinary users, it's our privacy that's under threat. Hackers look to gain access to our devices to steal data. It's not just our personal and financial information they're after. Hackers are also trying to hack into webcams and microphones hoping to capture anything sensitive and incriminating in order to extort victims.
Two-thirds of Android antivirus apps block less than 30 percent of threats
In one of the biggest tests of Android antivirus software ever conducted, out of 250 apps tested the majority proved to be dubious, unsafe or ineffective.
Independent testing organization AV-Comparatives put the apps to the test against an array of common threats and found that some are not properly protecting users.
Latest AV-Test October 2018 report rates Malwarebytes as the poorest performing security suite
The entire point of purchasing a security suite is so you know it has your back. You want it to be assured the company has invested heavily in development to make sure it can counter the latest threats.
German-based independent security institute AV-Test regularly tests the latest security suites, pushing them through a range of measures including performance against the latest threats, plus how they impact your system. You don’t want a security suite to slow your PC.
Cylance unveils Smart Antivirus for consumers
Traditional signature-based antivirus solutions struggle to cope with the pace of change in today's malware world. But while enterprises have had access to sophisticated machine learning solutions for a while these have largely been denied to consumers.
Now though Cylance is launching an AI-based antivirus solution aimed at the domestic internet user.
Is antivirus still relevant for your organization?
As technology evolves, it leaves behind a junkyard of products that are longer needed. Electric typewriters, dial-up modems, and floppy disks -- all once intrinsic parts of workaday life -- are now long-obsolete relics.
Although we’re not quite there yet, it seems increasingly plausible that traditional antivirus software is likewise reaching its twilight years.
North Korean antivirus software uses decade old pirated scan engine
With a name like 'SiliVaccine' you could be forgiven it's something your doctor would give you if you were worried about turning into a clown. But in fact this is North Korea's home grown antivirus product.
Check Point Software has obtained and analyzed a rare copy of the software and discovered key components of its source code to be identical to a 10-year old copy of Trend Micro's AV software.
90 percent of malware given unhelpful labels by AV tools
According to a new study, 90 percent of malicious files are given generic labels by AV tools, such as 'trojan.generic', providing limited guidance for successful remediation and leaving enterprises exposed to subsequent attacks resulting from compromised credentials.
The study by breach protection specialist Lastline analyzed tens of millions of samples that were for the most part scanned and released by other security solutions.
Microsoft's emergency Windows Meltdown patch may be incompatible with your PC
As you’ll have read, two massive security bugs affecting millions of Intel, AMD and ARM processors have been uncovered. Codenamed Meltdown and Spectre, these are serious vulnerabilities, but the good news is the likes of Apple, Google and Microsoft have rushed out patches to address them.
Microsoft pushed out a rare, off-schedule emergency fix for Windows 10 (with fixes for Windows 7 and 8.x expected shortly), but the bad news is it may not be compatible with your system.
'Unknown' antivirus tool tops independent tests
German independent testing institute AV Test has released the results of its latest test of Windows home user antivirus programs.
In a surprise result, Kaspersky Internet Security shares first place in the test with relative unknown AhnLab V3 Internet Security. Both achieved an 18/18 rating, the only two programs in the test to do so.
Traditional antivirus fails to protect 40 percent of users
Conventional antivirus solutions are failing to protect users from attacks according to a Malwarebytes report.
The study is based on real-world clean up scans performed by Malwarebytes. Nearly 40 percent (39.18percent) of all malware attacks cleaned on endpoints with an AV installed occurred on endpoints that had two or more traditional AV solutions registered.
BullGuard rolls out its next generation anti-malware engine
The cyber security market doesn't stand still for long and there's a constant arms race between the good and bad guys.
Security company BullGuard is doing its bit to keep up by launching its next-generation anti-malware engine that's capable of detecting the latest zero-day threats. It will be rolled out across a range of BullGuard endpoint protection products.
McAfee launches new range of consumer security products
With internet threats showing no signs of slowing down, it's vital to keep all of your devices protected and this applies in the home as much as the workplace.
With the launch today of its latest consumer products, McAfee is aiming to protect against threats as well as offering online privacy and safety for the whole family.
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