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Mac-compatible RMM tools simplify enterprise administration

May 7, 2013 11:19am PDT

Mac-compatible remote monitoring and management platforms are available that integrate well and provide operational benefits, but they do require careful planning to deploy.

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Review: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013

April 17, 2013 12:03pm PDT

ZoneAlarm looks to bolster options for consumers and businesses, with the inclusion of a free Antivirus and Firewall edition.

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The best Mac antivirus applications

April 11, 2013 5:30am PDT

Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.

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Five enterprise-ready antivirus systems

February 26, 2013 10:21am PST

Wally Bahny examines five enterprise grade antivirus systems that you may have overlooked.

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The end of antivirus software? Not so fast

February 18, 2013 6:00am PST

The value of antivirus software is controversial. Michael P. Kassner asks an AV-testing expert why, and if it needs to be this way.

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Review: Cover all the bases with Malwarebytes

February 8, 2013 12:55pm PST

To cover all your bases, anti-malware software is great to have running in conjunction with any anti-virus application.

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New controversy on the effectiveness of antivirus software

January 21, 2013 6:00am PST

Patrick Lambert looks at a recent report that tested antivirus and found detection rates "abysmal." But not everyone thinks the tests were fair.

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Android Play Store: Is there a malware scanner in its future?

October 16, 2012 2:54pm PDT

How do you feel about Google including a malware scanner in Play Store's client app? Evidence suggests it's already in the works.

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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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Antivirus: What it does and doesn't do

October 2, 2012 6:00am PDT

Patrick Lambert looks at the shortcomings of antivirus solutions and takes a practical look at what you can expect to get out of them.

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10 free tools for admins on a tight budget

September 7, 2012 5:25am PDT

From diagnostic tools to antivirus to backup utilities, this list of freebies will help you do more with less.

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Not all gloom and doom for antivirus: A talk with Mario Vuksan

September 4, 2012 6:39am PDT

Signs indicate antivirus apps, as we know them, are not working. In this interview with security researcher, Mario Vuksan, Michael Kassner learns that there are still ways to change that.

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Is the death knell sounding for traditional antivirus?

August 27, 2012 7:37am PDT

Antivirus developers need to run malcode in their labs in order to create malware-identifying signatures. What happens if they can't?

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The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins

August 11, 2012 11:30pm PDT

Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered.

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Traditional antivirus software is useless against military malware

August 6, 2012 7:13am PDT

Antivirus programs are obsolete. In that case, what are we supposed to do? Learn what the security community has to say.

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ClamWin protects Windows desktops and servers against malicious software

August 3, 2012 2:44pm PDT

ClamWin is a free, open source, cross-platform, and easy-to-use antivirus solution for Windows desktops and servers. Learn how to use ClamWin.

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Five apps for your portable security kit

July 30, 2012 11:28am PDT

Portable security apps can come in quite handy in the field. Here are five lesser-known apps worth checking out.

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Virus and malware protection for the Mac

May 3, 2012 7:00am PDT

Wil Limoges suggests some security apps for the Mac when you, or the users in your environment, need an extra layer of protection against malware.

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Facebook adds Antivirus Marketplace: Security or marketing?

May 3, 2012 6:00am PDT

Patrick Lambert looks at the additional security measures that Facebook put in place for its users, including free antivirus options.

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Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile

April 30, 2012 7:01am PDT

Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform.

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