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ESET walks away with 100th industry accolade in 'monumental milestone' for security

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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ESET's NOD32 anti-malware is the first ever product to receive 100 VB100 awards for a single product, achieving a 'monumental milestone'.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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For a package that's unobtrusive and that doesn't strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you're looking for.
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When antivirus fails, here's how to choose next-gen antivirus

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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The ineffectiveness of traditional antivirus , which catches less than half of noteworthy malicious events, is causing untold damage to organisations.
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Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Wedge Networks teams up with Cylance to enhance telco security, integrating AI for real-time, large-scale threat prevention.
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CrowdStrike brings the power of signature-less machine learning to VirusTotal

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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CrowdStrike has delivered the first signature-less machine learning engine to be incorporated into VirusTotal's malware scanning service.
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ESET picks up 95th VB100 award for NOD32 Antivirus

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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The independent testing authority published its first comparative review of business and consumer products on Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
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Anti-virus and anti-malware competition to heat up with new entrant

Sun, 29th May 2016
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Compared to other areas of security protection, endpoint security hasn't been a hotbed of innovation in recent years. Has all of that just changed?.
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Security hole in Symantec antivirus exposes Windows, Linux and Macs

Wed, 18th May 2016
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A major security vulnerability has been uncovered by UK white hat hacker and Google Project Zero developer, Tavis Ormandy.
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Partnership opportunities with one of the pioneers of antivirus protection

Wed, 4th May 2016
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ESET began life as a pioneer of antivirus protection - if you don't believe it, the ESET COO for the APAC recommends having a gander on Wikipedia.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10

Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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I remain impressed with Trend's easy to follow interface, and for me it remains a solid choice for protection from all the nasties out there.
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New Windows 10 security solutions from ESET released

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Anti-virus security firm ESET has announced the availability of its new security solutions for Windows home users.
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Bitdefender updates mobile security and antivirus offering

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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Bitdefender boosts mobile defence with mugshot-snapping feature to outfox snoops and smart-trusted network recognition.
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AVG ramps up security offerings with new Business Edition

Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.
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Eset rolls out raft of business product updates

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Eset has released the latest version of a number of its business offerings, providing a range of new features.
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Cooperation and user focus key for antivirus vendors

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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The overall number of computers affected by the top 20 families of malware has dropped significantly, partly due to better cooperation among security companies.
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TechDay's Top 10…ways to stay safe online

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Hello and welcome to the first installment of TechDay's Top 10, a daily feature offering tips and advice across a wide range of issues within the tech world.
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Free antivirus, firewall from Check Point

Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Check Point launches ZoneAlarm, a free antivirus and firewall bundle, aiming to enhance consumer cybersecurity with robust protection and cloud-based features.
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Fake antivirus, mobile malware and QR codes

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Fake antivirus and mobile malware threats highlighted in AVG report, pinpointing the risks of QR codes. A wake-up call for users and resellers.
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How to choose an anti-virus

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Choosing the right anti-virus software can be daunting; experts explain how to balance between free and paid options to ensure online security.
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PC Tools launches in New Zealand

Mon, 8th Nov 2010
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PC Tools enters New Zealand with a comprehensive performance and protection suite, promising enhanced computer efficiency and security for Kiwi users.