Internet security company Rawstream is launching free cloud antivirus software that protects cloud-based files on Dropbox for emerging market users who only use mobile devices.
Said Rawstream founder Brian Azzopardi: "We always thought it was unfair that people in developed markets had their Norton and McAfee antivirus software protecting their files on their laptops and PCs while emerging market users really had no protection. After all, Dropbox doesn't offer antivirus protection to users so their files in the cloud - everything that is important to them - are completely vulnerable to attack.
"SkyAV is for the people who don't have the iPhones, the Galaxies and other high-end Android phones. We made it free for them because we know that in many, if not most, cases they couldn't afford to buy it."
SkyAV is security-as-a-service. It scans files for viruses and malware from the cloud, so there is nothing to install on the phone and therefore no impact on phone performance. SkyAV also helps consumers save Dropbox storage space by compressing documents.
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The first release of SkyAV on December 15 scans Dropbox folders. Google Drive support will launch in the second quarter of 2017.
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20 December 2015
ESET Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 launched
ESET, a global provider of proactive protection, has released ESET Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9. The user interface has been redesigned while feature sets have been strengthened.
“Asia-Pacific has the largest number of Internet users in the world,” says Parvinder Walia, Sales and Marketing Director for ESET, Asia Pacific. “Similarly, mobile and smartphone usage across the region continue to outpace the rest of the world, so it’s no surprise that the convenience of online and mobile banking continues to grow in popularity. The new banking and payment protection feature in ESET Smart Security 9 will ensure our customers can enjoy seamless, secure banking and financial services on-the-go.”
The V9 technology is based on NOD32, which is known for its interactive engine that detects and blocks malware. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 offers customers an enhanced browsing experience with its detection and protection capabilities provided by antispyware, anti-phishing and an exploit blocker while ESET Smart Security 9 introduces banking and payment protection, designed to automatically detect when users are performing financial transactions and providing automatic protection. ESET Smart Security 9 also includes botnet protection, blocks exploits and identifies vulnerabilities.
Botnet protection protects the user’s computer from being taken over by a remote attacker and used as part of a network of infected computers for malicious purposes. Exploit Blocker is designed to fortify applications on the user’s system that are often exploited, such as web browsers, PDF readers, email clients or Microsoft Office components, while Vulnerability Shield improves detection of known vulnerabilities on the network level.
“Asia-Pacific has the largest number of Internet users in the world,” says Parvinder Walia, Sales and Marketing Director for ESET, Asia Pacific. “Similarly, mobile and smartphone usage across the region continue to outpace the rest of the world, so it’s no surprise that the convenience of online and mobile banking continues to grow in popularity. The new banking and payment protection feature in ESET Smart Security 9 will ensure our customers can enjoy seamless, secure banking and financial services on-the-go.”
The V9 technology is based on NOD32, which is known for its interactive engine that detects and blocks malware. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 offers customers an enhanced browsing experience with its detection and protection capabilities provided by antispyware, anti-phishing and an exploit blocker while ESET Smart Security 9 introduces banking and payment protection, designed to automatically detect when users are performing financial transactions and providing automatic protection. ESET Smart Security 9 also includes botnet protection, blocks exploits and identifies vulnerabilities.
Botnet protection protects the user’s computer from being taken over by a remote attacker and used as part of a network of infected computers for malicious purposes. Exploit Blocker is designed to fortify applications on the user’s system that are often exploited, such as web browsers, PDF readers, email clients or Microsoft Office components, while Vulnerability Shield improves detection of known vulnerabilities on the network level.
posted from Bloggeroid
6 June 2015
Flynas fights MERS, ebola with Virus Guard
Flynas, a low-cost airline from Saudi Arabia, has added Virus Guard disinfectant wet wipes and sprays to its in-flight hygiene programme.
In a region where MERS cases are on the rapid rise, and with over 1,000 cases reported to date, Flynas says it is determined to protect passengers and crew from viruses.
Flynas spokesperson Mrs Eman Yusuf, In-flight Services and On-board Product Manager, said: "Flynas will use the special wet wipes and sprays to disinfect all surface areas on board the aircraft such as galleys, ovens, lavatories, lavatory door handles, passenger tray tables, overhead bins, window blinds, seat pockets, armrests and so on. We make passenger safety and comfort a top priority and using Virus Guard will reassure them we are doing all we can to combat cross contamination."
"Typically, aircraft surfaces used or touched by passengers are rarely or never disinfected, but because our product is simple to use and extremely effective for up to 10 days, we're confident it can help to eliminate the risk of cross contamination," said Alex Sahni, a spokesperson for Virus Guard.
Flynas spokesperson Mrs Eman Yusuf, In-flight Services and On-board Product Manager, said: "Flynas will use the special wet wipes and sprays to disinfect all surface areas on board the aircraft such as galleys, ovens, lavatories, lavatory door handles, passenger tray tables, overhead bins, window blinds, seat pockets, armrests and so on. We make passenger safety and comfort a top priority and using Virus Guard will reassure them we are doing all we can to combat cross contamination."
"Typically, aircraft surfaces used or touched by passengers are rarely or never disinfected, but because our product is simple to use and extremely effective for up to 10 days, we're confident it can help to eliminate the risk of cross contamination," said Alex Sahni, a spokesperson for Virus Guard.
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17 April 2015
INTERPOL hits out against Simda, PC owners advised to scan their machines
The Simda botnet, believed to have infected more than 770,000 computers worldwide, was targeted in a global operation coordinated from the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) in Singapore last week. Simda was used by cyber criminals to gain remote access to computers enabling the theft of personal details, including banking passwords, as well as to install and spread other malicious malware.
Active for several years, Simda had been increasingly refined, with new more difficult-to-detect versions being generated and distributed every few hours. It has been used for crimes against citizens, financial institutions and the Internet itself, catching and redirecting traffic.
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit provided forensic intelligence to INTERPOL and other partners after its big data analysis found a sharp increase in Simda infections around the world. The INTERPOL Digital Crime Centre (IDCC) at the IGCI worked with Microsoft, Kaspersky Lab, Trend Micro and Japan’s Cyber Defense Institute to perform additional analysis of the Simda botnet resulting in a ‘heat map’ showing the location of the command and control servers.
The majority of computer owners will be unaware their machine has been infected and are advised to check their machines and run a broad spectrum antivirus software. Microsoft has released a remedy to clean and restore an infected computer’s defenses which has also been provided to computer emergency response teams and Internet service providers for their customers to clean infected computers and keep people safe online.
“This successful operation shows the value and need for partnerships between national and international law enforcement with private industry in the fight against the global threat of cybercrime,” said Sanjay Virmani, Director of the IDCC. “This operation has dealt a significant blow to the Simda botnet and INTERPOL will continue in its work to assist member countries protect their citizens from cybercriminals and to identify other emerging threats.”
Microsoft has developed a free cleaning agent for Simda. Computer owners which suspect a Simda infection can run a scan using Microsoft Safety Scanner, Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender.
Kaspersky Lab has set up a self-check webpage where the public can see if their IP address has been found to be part of a Simda botnet: https://checkip.kaspersky.com
Free virus scans are available from:
Kaspersky Lab: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
Trend Micro: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Cyber Defense Institute: http://www.cyberdefense.jp/simda/
Computers users should clean their machines regularly, especially after having found their computer infected with Simda as other installed malware might still be present even after its removal.
Active for several years, Simda had been increasingly refined, with new more difficult-to-detect versions being generated and distributed every few hours. It has been used for crimes against citizens, financial institutions and the Internet itself, catching and redirecting traffic.
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit provided forensic intelligence to INTERPOL and other partners after its big data analysis found a sharp increase in Simda infections around the world. The INTERPOL Digital Crime Centre (IDCC) at the IGCI worked with Microsoft, Kaspersky Lab, Trend Micro and Japan’s Cyber Defense Institute to perform additional analysis of the Simda botnet resulting in a ‘heat map’ showing the location of the command and control servers.
The majority of computer owners will be unaware their machine has been infected and are advised to check their machines and run a broad spectrum antivirus software. Microsoft has released a remedy to clean and restore an infected computer’s defenses which has also been provided to computer emergency response teams and Internet service providers for their customers to clean infected computers and keep people safe online.
“This successful operation shows the value and need for partnerships between national and international law enforcement with private industry in the fight against the global threat of cybercrime,” said Sanjay Virmani, Director of the IDCC. “This operation has dealt a significant blow to the Simda botnet and INTERPOL will continue in its work to assist member countries protect their citizens from cybercriminals and to identify other emerging threats.”
Microsoft has developed a free cleaning agent for Simda. Computer owners which suspect a Simda infection can run a scan using Microsoft Safety Scanner, Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender.
Kaspersky Lab has set up a self-check webpage where the public can see if their IP address has been found to be part of a Simda botnet: https://checkip.kaspersky.com
Free virus scans are available from:
Kaspersky Lab: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
Trend Micro: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Cyber Defense Institute: http://www.cyberdefense.jp/simda/
Computers users should clean their machines regularly, especially after having found their computer infected with Simda as other installed malware might still be present even after its removal.
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