anti-malware News and Other Resources

John Joyner explains why System Center 2012 admins might want to enable the built-in anti-malware before investing in third-party anti-malware products.

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What you should know about Windows 8 security features

October 25, 2012 6:00am PDT

Alfonso Barreiro takes a detailed look at all the security features available in each edition of Windows 8, including what's brand new, improved, and carried over from previous versions.

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Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times

October 15, 2012 8:49am PDT

Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.

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Five free tools to keep your Windows PC running malware-free

October 24, 2011 1:09pm PDT

You know you have to stay on top of those insidious malware threats, but what's the most effective (and affordable) solution? Here are some solid options.

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Five types of apps you should install on every new Windows desktop

October 24, 2011 9:41am PDT

Windows alone may not meet your users' needs. Here are several kinds of apps that will help take up the slack.

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Don't be fooled by these 10 PC performance myths

September 2, 2011 10:16am PDT

Much of what you hear about boosting PC performance is outdated -- and some of it was never true to begin with. Here's the real story.

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Defining and defending private clouds with MS System Center and Forefront

June 20, 2011 12:00pm PDT

John Joyner explains how you can achieve the same managed Windows updates and anti-malware defense to PCs that Intune provides by setting up Microsoft System Center and FEP.

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Four ways to deploy and manage Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010

May 10, 2011 12:00pm PDT

John Joyner details Microsoft's Forefront Endpoint Protection anti-malware platform and how it can benefit organizations of all sizes.

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Do businesses need antivirus on their Macs?

May 4, 2011 9:00am PDT

Erik Eckel answers the question: Do Macs need additional antivirus and malware protection?

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Forged memory fools antimalware: A new development in rootkits

May 2, 2011 7:54am PDT

Malware developers are deploying a new stealth technology. Michael Kassner interviews an expert who explains how some rootkits forge memory to outwit antimalware programs.

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Microsoft's Windows InTune: This could be big

April 26, 2011 12:19pm PDT

John Joyner offers a detailed look at Windows Intune, a cloud-based PC management product that could be a big hit for SMBs that need help with managing updates and anti-malware protection.

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Fuzzy hashing helps researchers spot morphing malware

April 4, 2011 7:08am PDT

Anti-malware applications are dependent on malicious software remaining the same, code-wise. So the bad guys just keep changing it. Michael Kassner looks at a possible defense: fuzzy hashing.

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10 free anti-malware tools worth checking out

December 6, 2010 11:43am PST

The cost of anti-malware apps keeps rising. Luckily, there are effective tools you can use to prevent and remove infections without spending a dime.

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Review: Ashampoo Anti-Malware application

November 9, 2010 12:09pm PST

Ashampoo Anti-Malware is an all-in-one malware, spyware, and virus protection application (or as close to one as you can get) for your PC.

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ExploitHub: NSS Labs' radical way to check for vulnerabilities

September 27, 2010 7:00am PDT

Wouldn't using actual exploit code be the best way to determine if your systems are vulnerable? NSS Labs thinks so. Learn how they are making that possible.

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