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Smith Micro to Acquire Ecutel Systems, Inc. Bringing Seamless Network Roaming and Secure Connectivity to Enterprise Customers

10 February 2007

Smith Micro's QuickLink Mobile in Combination With Ecutel's IPRoam Will Deliver a New Class of Connection Manager Solutions for PCs and Smart Devices

Siemens Partners with Crossbeam Systems to Deploy Carrier-Class Unified Threat Management Equipment for Global Customers

21 January 2007

Siemens Responds to Customer Demand for Flexible, Integrated, "In the Cloud Security," Selecting Crossbeam Systems X-Series UTM Solutions for Carrier and Mobile Networks

McAfee Inc. Extends Stock Options Exercise Period Due to Trading Blackout

14 January 2007

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced that on January 7, 2007, the Board of Directors of McAfee, Inc. ("McAfee" or the "Company") took the actions described below regarding stock options granted to certain current and former employees and a current ...

McAfee, Inc. Commences Action to Amend Certain Stock Options of Former Executives and Certain Current Directors

9 January 2007

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced that it commenced action to amend certain stock options granted to former executive officers and certain current directors. The option measurement date changes and strike price changes cited below represent a sm...

Vulnerability Advisory: McAfee, Inc. Solutions Protect Against 11 Newly Disclosed Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities

13 December 2006

McAfee Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management Solutions Provide Protection to Identify and Block Potential New Attacks

Sunbelt Software Announces Top Ten Spyware Threats for November

13 December 2006

Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security software, today announced the top ten most prevalent spyware threats for the month of November. The results are based on monthly scans performed by Sunbelt's award-winning antispyware product Cou...

Trend Micro Announces Ongoing Development of Trend Micro OfficeScan and Trend Micro Internet Security for Windows Vista

13 December 2006

Trend Micro's Corporate and Consumer Client Security Solutions Now in Beta Offer Customers Advanced Protection Against Malware Including Malicious Spyware and Viruses

McAfee Updates Groundbreaking Study of Search Engine Safety

13 December 2006

Overall risk declines by 12%; Sponsored ads continue to pose high risk, however; "Drive-by" malware sites frighteningly common

Comodo Firewall 2.3 Rated Top Overall Personal Firewall

13 December 2006

Comodo, a leading provider of Identity and Trust Assurance Management solutions, today announced that Comodo Firewall 2.3 has been rated as the top firewall product in a recent independent test of the security capabilities of major personal firewalls.

Max Secure Software Launches Industry's Quickest Anti-Spyware Product for Microsoft's Vista Operating System

13 December 2006

Max Secure Software, a leading provider of anti-spyware software for the consumer and enterprise markets, announced today the unveiling of Max Spyware Detector 2.0 for Windows Vista™, the world's fastest anti-spyware software. Max Spyware Detect...

StopBadware.org and CDT File Formal Complaint with FTC Against Spyware Operator FastMP3Search.com Complaint Coincides with Release of StopBadware.org

13 December 2006

StopBadware.org, the consumer protection initiative developed to combat badware, along with the Center for Democracy & Technology, today announced they have filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against FastMP3Search.com.

SOX Directory Rights Report Tool Released by Janco

2 December 2006

DiskMonitor automatically enumerates available disk space and allows you to select the network viewable disk drives that you want to monitor (admin access required). The program has the ability to generate directory rights reports that are mandated by ...

Make your PC error-free and more efficient! press release

2 December 2006

Smart PC Solutions, Inc.

Able Body Labor Grows With SonicWALL

2 December 2006

Staffing firm reduces IT burden, improves productivity with secure, centrally managed network

Watch Out For Cyber Scrooge This Holiday Season; Top Five Tips For Shopping On The Web

2 December 2006

The holiday season is a busy time as people search for the perfect gifts for family and friends. To beat the crowds and holiday shopping traffic, more and more consumers are turning to the Internet to do their shopping. According to a recently released...

Ask Zach Launches Toolbar

2 December 2006

Ask Zach launches a new free toolbar, allowing users to ask questions and get answers right form their browser.

Sitestar Reports Third Quarter Results

2 December 2006

Company Doubles Net Income, Sharply Increases EBITDA & Revenue and Posts Ninth Consecutive Profitable Quarter

IronPort Systems Offers the "Do's and Don'ts" to Avoid Spam Deluge During Holiday Season

2 December 2006

an increase of 421%.

MessageLabs Announces Small Business Security Solutions

2 December 2006

Affordable Enterprise Class Security for Spammers' Sector of Choice From the Leader in Managed Messaging and Web Security

Sophos Reveals Top Ten Viruses for November Including Three Malware That Run on Microsoft Vista

2 December 2006

Sophos, a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, today announced the top ten viruses plaguing computer users worldwide during November 2006. The data, compiled from Sophos's global network of security research centers, indicated that ...

Guidelines From SonicWALL Help Users Steer Clear of Phishing Traps

2 December 2006

Self-help Steps to Avoid Phishing, Fraud and Unpleasant Online Surprises This Festive Season

Max Secure Software Unveils World's Fastest Anti-Spyware Product

2 December 2006

Max Secure Software, a leading provider of anti-spyware software for the consumer market, announced today the unveiling of Max Spyware Detector 2.0, the world's fastest anti-spyware software. Max Spyware Detector incorporates Max Secure Software's Sma...

Exploit Prevention Labs Announces New Safe Surfing Product Line With LinkScanner Pro and LinkScanner Lite

2 December 2006

Exploit Prevention Labs (http://www.explabs.com), a leading developer of safe surfing software for protection against web-based exploits, today announced an expanded LinkScanner product line and new technology enhancements to combat malicious web sites...

CA Announces Virus and Spyware Protection for Windows Vista

2 December 2006

CA Threat Manager, CA Anti-Virus, and CA Anti-Spyware Optimize Computing Safety for Corporate Customers and Consumers

Ross-Simons Unveils New Website with Lowest Prices on Certified Diamonds

28 November 2006

Multi-Channel Retailer Offers Consumer Options and Benefits

ACSAC to Host the National Computer Systems Security Award Ceremony

28 November 2006

Annual Computer Security Applications Conference Offers Attendees Practical Solutions to Real Security Problems

MightyBids.com Zaps Back

28 November 2006

Revisiting what they had thought a long dormant topic, MightyBids.com, today, chose to publicly relate to it's customers that it does not now, nor has ever had an affiliation with the controversial online payment service, GreenZap.

VLSystems Achieves Advanced Security Specialization From Cisco's Industry-Leading Partner Program

28 November 2006

VLSystems announced today it has achieved the Advanced Security Specialization from Cisco(R). This specialization recognizes VLSystems for its knowledge and expertise in selling, designing, installing and supporting comprehensive, integrated Cisco netw...

Webcast This Morning Touts Wi-Fi TV (TM) as the World's Next Big Web Site as Wi-Fi TV Gains Global Stature

28 November 2006

Wi-Fi TV, The World's Next Big Web Site Upcoming videos will discuss technology, advertising revenue and planned product developments, and potential valuation strategies for the www.Wi-FiTV.com website.

McAfee Inc. Chief Financial Officer to Present at Lehman Brothers 2006 Global Technology Conference

28 November 2006

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced that Eric F. Brown, McAfee's chief financial officer and chief operating officer, will present at the Lehman Brothers 2006 Global Technology Conference at 9:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in San Francisco.

Sunbelt Software's CounterSpy Enterprise and Messaging Ninja Named Finalists for SC Magazine Awards

28 November 2006

Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security software, today announced it has been named a finalist in the SC Magazine Award program for outstanding achievement in information-technology (IT) security. Both CounterSpy Enterprise and Messagi...

FaceTime and WebEx Partner to Provide On-Demand Security and Compliance Capabilities for WebEx Connect

28 November 2006

New WebEx Advanced Auditor Powered by FaceTime Enhances Security for On-Demand Instant Messaging and Web Collaboration Services

The New PandaLabs Blog, Created by Panda Software's IT Security Laboratory Is a Commented Forum Providing the Most Recent Virus Activity and Its Conse

28 November 2006

PandaLabs, Panda Software's IT security laboratory, has created a new and powerful information tool for its users: the PandaLabs blog.

Cyberoam Security Appliances Roll Out Christmas Incentives for Channel Partners

28 November 2006

Cyberoam, the provider of Identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances, has announced a wide range of incentives to channel partners and their sales team as part of its Christmas Cheer Promotion.

Neotel Announces the Newest Addition to the SignHere(TM) Family: SignIn(TM)

28 November 2006

Neotel International Inc. ("Neotel" or the "Company"), building upon its flagship SignHere(TM) product today announced that its New Products Group (NPG) has developed an exciting new addition to the SignHere(TM) family of biometric solutions. SignHere(...

Cranberry Publishing Ltd Releases New XBox 360 Emagazine for Free

28 November 2006

New emagazine for gamers released for free. XBox 360 gets first next generation emag from UK publisher.

Trend Micro Multi-Layered Products and Technologies Combat World's Number-One Web Threat - Spyware - Across Nearly 100-Million Customer Seats

28 November 2006

Trend Micro Incorporated (Nasdaq: TMIC; TSE: 4704), a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, today announced that its 3-year investment in a portfolio of products addressing the number-one web threat today -- s

SonicWALL Deploys Protection Against Zero Day Flaw in XML Core Services

28 November 2006

SonicWALL, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNWL), a leading provider of network, Web, email security and backup and recovery solutions, has deployed protection against a zero day vulnerability in Microsoft XMLHTTP ActiveX Control Code Execution, part of Microsoft XML Co...

CyberDefenderFREE 2.0 All-free Internet Security Suite Launches

28 November 2006

Security developer CyberDefender Corporation today launched CyberDefenderFREE(TM) 2.0, an upgrade to the popular first version, a free anti-spyware program. CyberDefenderFREE adds virus, spam and phishing support, making it an all-free Internet securit...

Vulnerability Advisory: McAfee, Inc. Solutions Protect Against 25 Newly Disclosed Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities

6 November 2006

McAfee Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management Solutions Provide Protection to Identify and Block Potential New Attacks

Brad Norton Assigned to Griffins

6 November 2006

American Hockey League (AHL) Grand Rapids Griffins

Symantec Announces Norton Confidential Online Edition

6 November 2006

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced Norton Confidential Online Edition, a unique online transaction security solution that allows financial institutions to help their customers bank online with confidence. The solution is based in part on th...

The Famed Adult Video News Awards Moves to Mandalay Bay for 2007 Ceremony; Event Hosted by Three-Time AVN Award-Winner Jessica Drake and Comedian Jim

6 November 2006

the largest convention center on the Las Vegas Strip. Mandalay Bay's brands include THEhotel, an all-suite hotel which features 1,117 luxurious one-bedroom suites and the BATHHOUSE Spa, and Mandalay Place, a collection of 41 unique boutiques and resta...

Symantec to Participate in Panel Discussions at Federal Trade Commission's Online Consumer Protection Conference

6 November 2006

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced two representatives will participate in panel discussions at the Federal Trade Commission's conference "Protecting Consumers in the Next Tech-ade," starting Monday, Nov. 6, and continuing through Wednesday,...

Symantec Introduces Industry Leading Portfolio of Security and Availability Solutions for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

6 November 2006

Policy Compliance Management: Symantec Bindview Control Compliance Suite, Symantec Enterprise Vault, and Symantec DeepSight Alert Services allow mid-sized organizations to fulfill complex, regulatory compliance regulations and meet industry

Symantec AntiVirus Offers Support for Microsoft Windows Vista

6 November 2006

receiving the most current security updates and information available. Part of the Symantec Global Services and Support organization, Symantec Security Response experts work to protect enterprise businesses and consumers from the latest security threat...

Symantec Backup Exec 11d Extends Continuous Data Protection to Exchange, Eliminates Daily Backups

6 November 2006

delivering business continuity and saving time for IT administrators."

TechTarget Names Continental Airlines' Andre Gold One of 'Security 7' for Implementing McAfee NAC

6 November 2006

Gold Nominated by McAfee, Inc. for Outstanding Leadership in Implementing Network Access Control for Continental Airlines

McAfee, Inc. Acquires Onigma Ltd.

6 November 2006

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced that it has acquired Onigma Ltd, a privately-held provider of data protection solutions that monitor, report and prevent confidential data from leaving the enterprise. This $20 million cash acquisition advances ...

McAfee, Inc. Host Intrusion Prevention Outperforms Field in Network Computing Test

6 November 2006

McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Chosen for Breadth of Functionality and Ease of Use

McAfee, Inc. Chief Financial Officer to Present at Goldman Sachs Software and IT Services Conference

6 November 2006

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced that Eric F. Brown, McAfee's chief financial officer and chief operating officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs Software and IT Services Conference at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in New York.

McAfee, Inc. Announces Security Risk Management Strategy

6 November 2006

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today outlined details of its security risk management strategy, providing enterprises with a more effective way to minimize risks from security threats and non-compliance. This strategy builds on McAfee's core strengths in thr...

Increasing Security Needs of Enterprises to Fuel Growth in the World Content Filtering Market

6 November 2006

The content filtering landscape is witnessing several changes. Traditionally, the Web, e-mail and instant messaging (IM) filtering markets have evolved separately. The uptake of solutions, especially in the e-mail filtering market, has been successful.

McAfee, Inc. to Present Risk Management Lifecycle: Ten Steps to Secure Your Organization

6 November 2006

WHAT: Brian Kenyon, chief architect, Foundstone Security Operations Center, McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), will present a session at the CSI 33rd Annual Computer Security Conference and Exhibition. Kenyon will describe a simple-to-understand ten-step proces...

IronPort Publishes History of Virus Outbreaks, Including Leading Anti-Virus Vendor Response Times—Revealing Frightening Vulnerability

9 September 2006

Dangerous viruses continue to proliferate with new insidious tactics employed to penetrate networks. Increasingly, viruses are programmed to wreak havoc and destruction, assume identity, and defraud the public. New methods of delivery successfully elu...

Fortinet Discusses Computer Virus Evolution on ABC News Broadcast

9 September 2006

providing customers a way to protect multiple threats as well as blended threats. Leveraging a custom ASIC and unified interface, Fortinet solutions offer advanced security functionality that scales from remote office to chassis-based solutions with in...

AOL's New StudyBuddy and Primal Solutions Announces Deal with EarthLink Municipal Networks

2 September 2006

Internet Service Provider industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). Time Warner s (NYSE:TWX) AOL unit is partnering with Blinkx to position itself as the best educational search technologyaand, it hopes, snag more advertisers. When it c...

ICSA Labs Grants Firewall Certification to O2Micro SifoWorks

2 September 2006

O2Micro(r) International Limited (Nasdaq:OIIM) (SEHK:0457), a leading supplier of innovative power management, and security components and systems, today announced SifoWorks(tm) M520 VPN Firewall product wholly satisfied version 4.1 of the ICSA (Intern...

T&M Protection Resources, Inc. and View Systems, Inc. Partner to Deliver Concealed Weapons Detection Systems to T&M Corporate Customers

2 September 2006

Working to provide corporate customers with the most technologically advanced walk-through Concealed Weapons Detection Systems, T&M Protection Resources and View Systems today announced a strategic alliance to deliver View Systems-branded Concealed

Toshiba to Launch new USB Flash Memory Series

1 September 2006

Company to Ship High Functioning U3TM Platform-Based Series and High Capacity 16GB Memory

Synaptics Launches SecurePad TouchPad Module for the Notebook Market

1 September 2006

Synaptics and Validity Announce Partnership Agreement to Provide Biometric Interface Solutions for the Notebook Market

SplashData Enables PC and Mac Users to Manage Passwords with New SplashID Desktop Edition

1 September 2006

Secure Vault for Storing Passwords, Log-ins, PINs and Other Sensitive Information Now Available for Desktop and Notebook Computers

3,000 Computer and Technology Tips to Take Better Digital Photos, Protect Against Spyware, Save Time

1 September 2006

Digital camera and computer help website MalekTips (http://www.malektips.com) announced the expansion of its free computer and technology tips library, currently numbering over 3,000 tips.

First Charter Banks on Reflex Security for Network Intrusion Prevention

1 September 2006

Since installing the Reflex Security ThreatIQ suite to protect its network, the benefits First Charter Bank has accrued by having a protected network have grown exponentially. The large North Carolina financial services company selected the Reflex Secu...

Intrusion Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

1 September 2006

$2.0 Million Government Order Booked; Revenues Increase 41% Sequentially; Gross Profit Margin Reaches 62%

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Selects SonicWALL Content Security Solutions to Increase Employee Productivity

1 September 2006

SonicWALL CSM 2100 Enhances Network Security and Productivity with Granular Control of Employee Internet Use

IObit Challenges Microsoft's OneCare Service With Technically Savvy and Alternative Freeware

1 September 2006

IObit (http://www.iobit.com) is excited to release a second version of their flagship product -- Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal -- and is prepared to go head-to-head with Microsoft's OneCare.

General Motors Secures Nationwide Dealerships With Fortinet Solutions

1 September 2006

providing customers a way to protect multiple threats as well as blended threats. Leveraging a custom ASIC and unified interface, Fortinet solutions offer advanced security functionality that scales from remote office to chassis-based solutions with in...

Growth at CyberDefender Brings High Paying Affiliate Partner Opportunities: Revenue generating introductory affiliate program offers 80 percent gross

1 September 2006

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, August 29, 2006 -- CyberDefender Corporation, the developer with the Internet's most advanced early defense security, today announced that it is offering a new revenue generating introductory affiliate partner program. For a...

Spyware the Silent Enemy

1 September 2006

Answering yes to any of these questions means that there is a chance that the computer is infected with spyware. This is regardless of who has used the computer or what sites have been visited. Adware and Spyware is attacking any and all computers online.

3,000 Computer, Digital Camera, Anti-Spyware Tips Offered

1 September 2006

Digital camera and computer help website MalekTips (http://www.malektips.com ) announced the expansion of its free computer and technology tips library, currently numbering over 3,000 tips. The collection now includes an increased number of articles on...

Ricoh Named "Best Partner" 2006 XChange XCellence Award Winner

1 September 2006

Honored as the Top Vendor in the "Best Partner Program" Category At CMP Media s 2006 XChange 06 Conference

Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security Awarded 2006 Readers' Choice Award by Windows IT Pro

1 September 2006

Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security was named a winner in the Intrusion Detection or Prevention Solution category of the 2006 Windows IT Pro Readers' Choice Awards. Kim Paulsen, Group Publisher of Penton Media's Windows IT Pro, announced the winners ...

eMachines Notebook Bundle Gets Students Ready for Campus Life With Powerful Security Software, Extras

1 August 2006

Available Now at Wal-Mart, $798 eMachines N-10 Notebook Bundle Includes Extras Like Computrace LoJack for Laptops and Targus Backpack Valued at $250

Aladdin eSafe 5 Achieves OPSEC Certification from Check Point Software Technologies; Provides Enhanced Security Monitoring and Management

1 August 2006

Aladdin Knowledge Systems (Nasdaq: ALDN), the leader in Software DRM, identity management and content security solutions, today announced that Aladdin eSafe 5 achieved OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Techn

ArcSight Announces the Appointment of Sandra Bergeron to Its Board of Directors

1 August 2006

ArcSight, Inc., a global leader in Enterprise Security Management (ESM) software, today announced the appointment of Sandra Bergeron to its Board of Directors. As a nationally recognized computer security thought leader, Bergeron rounds out ArcSight's ...

ThreatSentry Delivers Affordable, Versatile Protection for Windows Web Servers

1 August 2006

Block unwanted Web traffic and overcome IIS vulnerabilities with ThreatSentry 3.0.

CyberDefender Virus Alert: CyberDefender Early Defense Technology Reports Increase in Category 7.4 Extremely Dangerous Virus Attacks in Real-time

30 July 2006

CyberDefender(tm) Corporation, the developer with the Internet's most advanced early defense security, has identified three extremely dangerous category 7.4 computer viruses for July 26, 2006.

PC Tools to Offer Enterprise Grade Anti-Spyware for Free

30 July 2006

PC Tools, the leading provider of anti-spyware security software today announced that it is going to offer a free Enterprise Edition of its multi award-winning anti-spyware solution Spyware Doctor.

CyberDefender Spyware Alert: CyberDefender Reports Latest Category 4.4, 3.4 and 3.0 Spyware Attacks in Real-time

30 July 2006

CyberDefender(tm) Corporation, the security developer with the Internet's most advanced early defense technology, has identified the following moderately dangerous category 4.4, 3.4 and 3.0 category spyware for July 27, 2006.

 
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