In Pictures: Antivirus shootout - 7 old-school vendors show off new tricks
In an era when businesses are scrambling to defend against sophisticated advanced persistent threats (APTs), signature-based antivirus may seem like a relic.
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Cylance debuts consumer version of its AI based antivirus software
Cylance, one of a new breed of developers of antivirus software that relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning for its functionality, has begun offering a consumer version of its product in New Zealand and Australia.
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A critical flaw in Symantec antivirus engine puts computers at risk of easy hacking
The antivirus engine used in multiple Symantec products had an easy to exploit vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to easily compromise computers.
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Google fine tunes spam catching tools
Google has reduced spam reaching inboxes to a fraction of a percent, but in the process sometimes misclassifies bulk-mailed messages like monthly statements and ticket receipts.
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Critical flaw in ESET products shows why spy groups are interested in antivirus programs
Several antivirus products from security firm ESET had a critical vulnerability that was easy to exploit and could lead to a full system compromise.
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Windows 10 will allow apps to actively scan their content for malware
Windows 10 will have a new mechanism that will allow software developers to integrate their applications with whatever antimalware programs exist on users' computers.