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avast! 7 Free Public Beta Review

Avast products need no introduction, as reaching the 190 million registered users mark, touted in a press release at the end of January, speaks volumes of its popularity. Out of these, 149 million are active. The same document shows that last year the user base grew by 49 million registrants. The new version, though...

9 February 2012
12:49 GMT

avast! 7 Public Beta Available for Download

The stable version for avast! 7 is getting closer to a release as the public beta milestone has been reached by the developer. The new build introduces a set of features, UI changes and support for Windows 8. Apart from the new installer and the new looks, avast! 7 also brings to the table cloud-based FileRep (file ...

9 February 2012
07:20 GMT

Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1 Stable

Recently, on January 21, Malwarebytes switched to a new beta for their Anti-Malware product, incrementing the version number to 1.60.1. Well, ten days later, the build has turned into a stable release.Since it is an intermediary build, the current stable build does not bring to the table any major changes. In fact, i...

31 January 2012
01:13 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware Strengthens Behavior Monitoring

Emsi Software rolled out a new version for their Anti-Malware suite, increasing the build number to 6.0.0.56. Unlike previous releases, this one features quite a list of modifications affecting the GUI, as well as the various built-in modules. However, most of them can be regarded as having little importance.The late...

24 January 2012
06:02 GMT

Bitdefender Products with PC Lifetime License

BitDefender just launched an offer for two of their most appreciated products, few may resist. It is lifetime license for Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 and Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012, at very low prices, $79.95 (€52) and $59.95 (€39) respectively. However, it is not your lifetime they’re ta...

23 January 2012
09:51 GMT

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1 Beta Available for Download

A beta version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has been released, aiming at fixing several issues, some of which of significant importance.The problems solved in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1 beta include a bug that caused freezes in certain third-party security alternatives, on Windows XP. Another issue fixed in thi...

21 January 2012
07:04 GMT

Agnitum Gets 10th Consecutive VB100 Award

Agnitum announced that their flagship product, Outpost Security Suite Pro, has received its tenth VB100 certification from Virus Bulletin. The testing took place back in December on Windows 7 Professional 32-bit machines, and included 55 security suites and antivirus products, from a total number of 45 vendors....

13 January 2012
06:21 GMT

Symantec: Hackers Obtained Enterprise Product Source Code, Not Norton

The security solutions provider came forward with another statement saying that the Indian hackers managed to obtain source codes for Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 and Symantec Antivirus 10.2. After media outlets began picking up the news that Indian hackers managed to obtain the source code of a Symantec produc...

6 January 2012
09:13 GMT

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60 Introduces Chameleon Technology

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware already was a great, sturdy product, and proof of this are the millions of downloads and high user rating all over the Internet. As such, its latest version, 1.60, does not come with too many fixes. Improvements, on the other hand, are plenty. On the list of stuff newly introduced in this b...

28 December 2011
03:22 GMT

Softpedia Campaign December 2011: $10 for Emsisoft Anti-Malware [Ended]

We all want our personal information and files to be secure at all times, especially when they are on the computers in our very homes. On this note, Emsisoft Anti-Malware is one security application that can offer maximum protection. Today, users can purchase the software from Softpedia for only $10 (€8.40), VA...

21 December 2011
09:01 GMT

Download SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1142

The list of modifications in the new build for SUPERAntiSpyware is not too extensive, showing mainly improvements and enhancements for different components of the application.First on the list are enhancements for heuristic/smart definitions. The improved SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1142 also comes with scanning engine upda...

19 December 2011
09:51 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0.0.51 Released

A new build for Emsisoft Anti-Malware has been released, featuring fixes for both major and minor bugs, affecting various components of the suite.Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0.0.51 fixes the problem with disabling surf protection individually and with scanning NTFS mount points. Error 31 in the updating system has a...

19 December 2011
09:28 GMT

BitDefender Total Security 2012 Review

Total Security is the most complete protection suite from Bitdefender. It encompasses all the components in the other bundles and also offers something on the side. As far as the layers of protection are concerned, there are no additional elements.  The additional options compared with Internet Security edition...

7 December 2011
12:51 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0.0.49 Released

The Austrian anti-malware developer has just updated their flagship product to a new and improved build. First on the list is surf protection speed enhancement, but after that follows the list of fixes. Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0.0.49 fixes many problems some of which would cause crashes (upon service component resta...

7 December 2011
05:21 GMT

Download Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac OS X

Kaspersky has launched a new Mac security product exclusively for Mac users called Kaspersky Virus Scanner. It’s a limited antivirus solution, but it’s also rather cheap and the developers say it’s not going to take its toll on the system resources. Interested? Read on.Virus Scanner is a Mac App Sto...

1 December 2011
04:09 GMT

BitDefender Mobile Security Officially Released

Although some are reluctant to admitting that there is malware specifically written for Android devices, this does not change the fact that some security experts deal with such threats on a daily basis. Considering this, BitDefender just launched the stable version of their antivirus for Android devices. The app rel...

30 November 2011
10:11 GMT

µTorrent Plus Pre-Sale

We’re not accustomed to pay for our torrent downloader, but BitTorrent proposes an enhanced client, filled with extra features incenting to shell out the money. As the regular µTorrent nears a stable version, the company offers the chance to get the Plus edition at the exclusive price of 25 bucks, which ...

29 November 2011
08:17 GMT

Download Avast 6.0.1367 Stable

The official release of the latest line of avast! products has been announced. The list of the most important changes in the new version, 6.0.1367, has not been modified at all, except for a line vaguely informing of “various other security and stability related fixes”. However, there were reports about ...

29 November 2011
04:26 GMT

ArcaVit Antivirus Website Vulnerable to XSS and Iframe Injection Attacks

The product checkout page of ArcaBit’s Polish website presented vulnerabilities that could have allowed a hacker to execute a maliciously crafted arbitrary code. Team Elite reports that two years ago the website had the same weaknesses, but after a redesign process, the site became once again vulnerable to cro...

28 November 2011
08:46 GMT

Bitdefender Goes After a Problem at Its Core (Exclusive)

Bitdefender recently released Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition, a free product that targets the Romanian market, but which also encapsulates a few interesting and innovative technologies and philosophies. After Free Edition was launched, I had the opportunity to have a chat with Bitdefender’s Senior Produc...

25 November 2011
13:01 GMT

Bitdefender Reinvents 'Idle' Scanning (Exclusive)

With the release of Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition, the experts behind the project not only integrated new technologies, but they also considerably improved some existing ones. In a recent interview I had with Alex Balan, senior product manager at Bitdefender, he revealed something interesting about the free pro...

24 November 2011
07:22 GMT

Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Alex Balan, Senior Product Manager at Bitdefender

Bitdefender recently released a much-awaited free product that integrates all their award-winning technologies. Called Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition, it is available only in Romania for now, but it promises to offer users one of the best free products on the market.Alex Balan, Senior Product Manager at Bitdefen...

23 November 2011
11:34 GMT

Antivirus Company Slashes 40% off Mac Offerings

Intego is announcing a special Black Friday blowout sale on all of its X6 security software. The offer is 40% off all apps and it’s valid on day only - Friday, November 25, 2011.Intego is an exclusive developer and seller of Internet security and privacy software Apple computers and portable devices, including ...

23 November 2011
07:03 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware Prepares Email Scanning Feature

Although the build version increment is pretty shy, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0.0.46 shows important stability improvements. There is no new feature added to the suite, but modifications take care of some serious bugs. Scanning, quarantine, and the detection engines are the modules that received most of the developer&...

18 November 2011
05:17 GMT

Avast 6.0.1351 Beta Realeased

All avast! editions have been updated to a new beta version, although the Czech developer has not announced the move officially just yet. The official release is planned for the next days. However, you can download the latest beta for avast! Free, Pro and Internet Security, as the company’s CTO, Ondřej Vlček, ...

12 November 2011
06:17 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0.0.44 Released

The new build for Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not include any new features and has been released to improve overall stability and functionality of the suite. The fixes available eliminate some nasty bugs, though. Crashes would occur in the previous version of the package because of the framework module or stack overf...

4 November 2011
11:11 GMT

SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1134 Available

It’s the second update for SUPERAntiSpyware this month, and in less than a week. Judging strictly by the short period of time between the two builds, one may think that some issues with the application needed urgent fixing.However, the changes in the latest version, 5.0.1134, are minor and include small fixes l...

18 October 2011
03:01 GMT

BitDefender Internet Security 2012 Review

Internet Security 2012 suite is marked as BitDefender’s most popular product, and the list of features sure seems to back this up. The bundle is versatile and integrates not only defense against all types of malware, but also spam filtering, firewall protection, parental controls and firewall protection. Price...

15 October 2011
08:57 GMT

SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1132 Now Available

SUPERAntiSpyware gets updated every month and changes vary in degree. This month’s release, 5.0.1132, features a short list of modifications and there is no new feature since these are likely to appear when a new major version emerges. The technology changes available in SUPERAntiSpyware 5.0.1132 should quic...

15 October 2011
04:23 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.0 Review

Emsisoft Anti-Malware has been recently updated to version 6.0 and scan speed is among the most notable changes. Other remarkable changes include the completely re-written dual scan engine framework. The application comes at a price of $40 (€40), but you can fully test it during the 30-day trial period. Install...

10 October 2011
18:18 GMT

Softpedia 10 Year Anniversary: 50 Licenses for Emsisoft Anti-Malware [Ended]

It is time for another giveaway for a great quality security product. The 50 licenses we give away today are for the latest release of Emsisoft Anti-Malware. A witty and original comment posted below this article could bring you a free code for the suite.Try to make your comment stand out and draw our attention. Crea...

10 October 2011
07:01 GMT

Panda Internet Security 2012 Review

Panda Internet Security 2012 comes as a complete protection solution, ready to tackle all sorts of digital threats and prevent sensitive information from leaking outside the system. The price for having the suite protecting your machine for one year is $60.99 (€49,99). Installation is not a complicated process ...

6 October 2011
17:58 GMT

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6 Comes with 450% Faster Scans

Emsisoft Anti-Malware does not benefit from huge notoriety, but those familiar with this protection set are perfectly aware of its abilities in terms of malware detection.Version 6 of the suite brings in important improvements, some of the most important being the completely re-written dual scan engine (Emsisoft Anti...

6 October 2011
03:11 GMT

Avira Updates Product Line to Version 12

The philosophy behind the new range of Avira products is “less is more”, and this means improved protection with less complex handling of features and options.The new Avira model includes a redesigned interface and new detection mechanisms. Counter-measures against process termination or component deletio...

5 October 2011
08:07 GMT

BitDefender Launches 2012 Security Suites

Romanian antivirus vendor Bitdefender has announced earlier today during a press conference, which we had the chance to attend, the 2012 version of its security products as well as the rebranding of the company.The press conference focused on the ten years of activity and on the new visual identity of the company tha...

13 September 2011
11:07 GMT

Windows Phone Gets AVG Security Suite (Update)

A new application is now available for download for the users of Windows Phone devices, one that was meant to protect users from malware, namely the AVG Security Suite. Coming from a security company, the application was made available for free, and was meant to protect users from threats both on their devices and w...

8 September 2011
02:44 GMT

Download ClamXav 2.2.2 for Mac OS X

ClamXav, the free virus scanner from developer Mark Allan, has been updated to version 2.2.2 with the purpose of implementing a new ClamAV engine, improving window placement on OS X Lion machines, adding new language support, and more.In addition to updating the ClamAV engine to 0.97.2, Allan notes that the new versi...

24 August 2011
11:21 GMT

AVAST Attacks the Business Antivirus Market with New Product Line

Czech antivirus vendor AVAST Software hopes to take the business market by storm with a new product line called avast! Business Protection that's been in the works for quite some time.AVAST has had huge success in the consumer antivirus market thanks to its avast! Free Antivirus product which is one of the most ...

19 July 2011
13:09 GMT

Panda Cloud Antivirus Nimbler than Ever

Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5 has been released recently and pushed to users across the world through the transparent upgrade system. Its benefits are already well known, and raise the protection standard compared to the previous edition of the free antivirus. Improvements have been developed so they all converge to imp...

22 June 2011
11:19 GMT

avast! Internet Security 6

While avast! Internet Security is not the flagship product of AVAST, the suite incorporates the full spectrum of security layers the Czech company offers to home users.We’ve already dealt with the free edition of the antimalware, which shows some nifty features yet to be seen even in similar paid products....

6 June 2011
14:31 GMT

Panda Global Protection 2012

The 2012 line of security products from Panda has just been released. The same three solutions are available from the Spanish developer, namely the Antivirus Pro, which offers essential protection, the Internet Security suite, designed to keep your system safe from online threats and Global Protection bundle, built t...

6 June 2011
02:31 GMT

Apple's Cat-and-Mouse Game with Scareware Authors Continues

Apple has updated XProtect definitions to detect a new variant of the Mac Defender scareware which managed to evade its initial update.Following a series of scareware attacks that caught Mac users off-guard, Apple started leveraging the rudimentary malware protection built into Mac OS X 10.6 to protect its customers....

2 June 2011
12:51 GMT

Intel Won't Include a Hardware Based Antivirus in Its Chips Says McAfee CEO

At the start of the year reports suggested that Intel is working on developing a hardware based antivirus that would come embedded in some of their products, but now McAfee's CEO David DeWalt has dismissed these claims as it stated that Intel won't add antiviral programs to its silicon.The company represent...

28 April 2011
15:31 GMT

New Flash Drives Have Antivirus and Data Encryption

Data security is a growing concern on today's market, especially on the business, enterprise and government fronts, so Green House figured it might capitalize on this with its newest flash drives.If anything can be said about Green House, it is that its has been quite active recently, especially as far as flash...

6 April 2011
04:02 GMT

avast! Free Antivirus 6

It’s been a long wait, but version 6 of avast! has finally been released. This antivirus program is best known for the hefty set of security features it makes available to the user absolutely free of charge. This edition makes no exception and pushes protection a step further, adding technologies mainly availab...

26 February 2011
03:21 GMT

Hagiwara Sys-Com Vaccinates Industrial Systems via USB

Those system builders and administrators looking for a quick and easy way to purge all viruses from a system will no doubt be interested in learning that Hagiwara Sys-Com came up with a portable virus detection tool.Typical anti-virus software is good for safeguarding office computers and the like, but they can'...

22 February 2011
10:03 GMT

Fix Windows 7 "0x0000007F" Blue Screens of Death on PCs with Antivirus Installed

Microsoft is providing an update for Windows 7 customers that have come across “0x0000007F” blue screen of death errors on their machines. The refresh offered by the Redmond company applies only to 32-bit (x86) flavors of Windows 7, as it appears that the specific problem it has been designed to fix does...

14 February 2011
13:21 GMT

AMD Boxed Processors to Ship with Free Antivirus License

Advanced Micro Devices and AVG Technologies have just announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to deliver a free premium six-month license of AVG Anti-Virus to all customers who purchase an AMD boxed processor, also known as Processor-in-a-Box or PIB. The two companies are joined in their pa...

10 February 2011
15:01 GMT

'Panda Antivirus for Mac Corporate Edition' Released

Panda Security has announced the release of Panda Antivirus for Mac Corporate Edition, an ideal solution for companies operating with hybrid computing environments, the company said. Softpedia reported in October 2010 that Panta Security - the cloud security company - had released a new antivirus program for Mac u...

3 February 2011
08:52 GMT

Antimalware Price Drops 50%

Pay only $20 for one year of protection provided by a full-featured double-engine antimalware product. This is what Emsi Software, the developer of Emsi Anti-Malware, has to offer for next month, through Softpedia.There is no newsletter subscription pressure to benefit from the offer, and all you have to do is provid...

26 January 2011
17:01 GMT


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