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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, today announced a four-year global agreement with Anittel, one of the world's largest managed service providers. This agreement will ensure Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM) Business - Endpoint Protection is deployed across up to 10,000 customer endpoints. Webroot is helping Anittel more effectively deliver and manage their customers' endpoint security from the cloud, while...

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced malware detection experts TaaSERA, Inc., today announced that Tom Ridge, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has joined the company's advisory board. In this role, Ridge will help guide the security software maker through its upcoming launch and further align the startup's attack behavior discovery methodology with techniques used by DHS and other law enforcement agencies to identify potential criminals and suspected...

LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging Threats, a world-leading provider of open source and commercial threat and malware intelligence, today announced it has joined OATH (Initiative for Open AuTHentication). The organization is comprised of industry leaders that work with other standards groups toward the propagation of ubiquitous strong authentication. In addition, Emerging Threats will be exhibiting at RSA San Francisco in the OATH Pavilion Booth#839. OATH...

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI Software(TM) today released its VIPRE(® )Report for November 2012, a collection of the 10 most prevalent threat detections encountered last month. In November, GFI threat researchers encountered email threats disguised as notices from American Express(®), DHL(®) and UPS(®) as the holiday season kicked into full gear, as well as a phony Twitter(®) Video application on Facebook and mobile malware disguised as the latest Angry...

One device with multiple functions puts privacy, protection, and portability in the palm of one's hand. Today the computer became significantly smaller, safer and completely secure with the launch of Pocket Desktop, the first USB drive that turns any computer into one’s personal computer, complete with unprecedented capabilities and security functions. New York City, NY (PRWEB) December 07, 2012 Designed by a retired Naval Intelligence Officer, the Pocket Desktop packs all of the...

Computer viruses and malware is on the rise again and it is now spreading via social media sites. Aware Bear Computers is offering virus & malware removal services. Rochester, NY (PRWEB) December 08, 2012 There is good news coming for computer owners affected by malware programs and computer viruses in the Rochester, New York area; Aware Bear Computers is now offering virus & malware removal services for $69.00--in store only. Additionally, their expert technicians deliver...

Phoenix Business Journal honors SiteLock with Top Employer Award. Scottsdale, Az (PRWEB) December 05, 2012 SiteLock LLC (http://www.sitelock.com), a global leader in website security solutions for online businesses, announced today that its Phoenix, Arizona office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” by Phoenix Business Journal. The “Best Places to Work” honorees are determined through confidential surveys that are completed by applicants’ employees regarding the...

ABINGDON, England, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaspersky Lab experts have today outlined the key security trends of 2012 and presented their views on the core threats of 2013. The most notable predictions for the next year include the continued rise of targeted attacks, cyber-espionage and nation-state cyber-attacks, the evolving role of hacktivism, the development of controversial 'legal' surveillance tools and the increase in cybercriminal attacks targeting cloud-based...

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PandaLabs, Panda Security's anti-malware laboratory, has detected a new campaign that may compromise user security. This new email scam, which coincides with the holiday shopping season, involves a fake FedEx delivery message aimed at tricking users into downloading the Kuluoz.A computer worm and a fake antivirus program called "System Progressive Protection." The spam message purports to come from FedEx. You can see an example here:...

SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in manageable business security solutions, today revealed its annual security predictions for 2013. Assembled by WatchGuard's security research analysts, the list reveals an uptick in emerging cyber threats and an increased focus by governments to fight back through legislation. While the security industry is predicted to focus on "strike back" measures, WatchGuard predicts these actions will be...