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Microsoft Patches Severe Windows Defender Bug
By Nathaniel Mott published
Microsoft patched a flaw in Windows Defender that resulted in certain malware scans failing after checking just a few files.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2019 Review: Lightweight, Simple, Reliable
By Jonas DeMuro published
Kaspersky is short on bonus features, but the core antivirus engine is a class leader, particularly with zero-day threats.
Windows Defender Gets Perfect Scores in Antivirus Test
By Nathaniel Mott published
AV-Test, an independent organization that evaluates security products, gave Windows Defender perfect scores across its three evaluation categories.
Norton AntiVirus Software Review: Easy on the PC
By Jonas DeMuro published
Norton AntiVirus is precise and easy to use but disappoints when it comes to ransomware protection.
BlackBerry's Cylance AI Antivirus Defeated by Embarrassing Universal Bypass
By Lucian Armasu published
BlackBerry's leading AI-based antivirus product defeated by embarrassing universal bypass.
Latest Windows Update Breaks Many Antivirus Programs
By Lucian Armasu published
A recent change to a core component in Windows 10 seems to have broken multiple antivirus programs.
Kaspersky: Apple Limited Our Parental Controls App to Promote Screen Time
By Lucian Armasu published
Kaspersky filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, saying it removed features from its parental control app in order to favor Apple’s Screen Time app.
Intel Threat Detection Technology Uses GPU To Speed Up Antivirus
By Leon Chan published
Intel announced some new innovations in anti-virus technology that leverage GPUs and AI to enhance malware protection.
Kaspersky Antivirus Banned From Use On US Federal Networks
By Lucian Armasu published
Any Kaspersky Labs software or software affiliated with Kaspersky Labs and its successors will be banned from U.S. federal agencies' networks starting with 2018.
Kaspersky Says 'The Equation Group' Is A Unique And Dangerous Threat
By Michael Justin Allen Sexton published
Kaspersky Lab discussed a threat that has been in operation for nearly two decades. According to the firm, the cyber threat known as "The Equation Group" is unlike anything they have dealt with.
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