Antivirus software

McAfee Reports Quarterly Dividend for the Second Quarter 2021

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Software, Technology, Internet, Security, Antivirus software, John McAfee, McAfee, Dividend, California, Financial markets, Finance, NASDAQ

McAfee Corp. (McAfee or the Company) (NASDAQ: MCFE) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2021 of $0.115 per share on the Companys Class A common stock.

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  • McAfee Corp. (McAfee or the Company) (NASDAQ: MCFE) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2021 of $0.115 per share on the Companys Class A common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on or about July 9, 2021 to shareholders of record at 5:00 p.m. Eastern standard time on June 25, 2021.
  • Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates consumer and business solutions that make the world a safer place.
  • McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks of McAfee, LLC or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Norton Levels Up Performance for PC Gamers

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Entertainment, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Internet, Electronic Games, Computing, Antivirus software, Software, Human activities, Backup software, Firewall software, Norton 360, Gamer, PC game, Norton

It was created by gamers for gamers and gives me peace of mind without sacrificing performance.

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  • It was created by gamers for gamers and gives me peace of mind without sacrificing performance.
  • The addition of Game Optimizer marks a revolutionary shift for PC gamers, reducing performance interruptions while still maintaining security, resulting in an immersive and smoother gaming experience.
  • As an added benefit, Norton 360 for Gamers also offers optimized notifications, permanently silencing non-essential messages.
  • Norton 360 for Gamers customers will have access to Norton Crypto2 when it launches in the coming weeks.

Parks Associates: 37% of US Broadband Households are Interested in a Service That Monitors Network Traffic and Devices on the Network for Malicious Behavior

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Computing, Technology, Science and technology, Antivirus software, Bitdefender, Cyberwarfare, Computer network security, Networking hardware, Internet of things, Computer security, Router, Computer network

Research firm Parks Associates finds that 16% of US broadband households report that home network problems have disrupted their work-at-home activities during COVID-19 and that 37% are interested in a service that monitors network traffic and devices on the network for malicious behavior.

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  • Research firm Parks Associates finds that 16% of US broadband households report that home network problems have disrupted their work-at-home activities during COVID-19 and that 37% are interested in a service that monitors network traffic and devices on the network for malicious behavior.
  • The firm finds that the expanding number of connected devices on the network, combined with the growing threat of IoT malware and hijacking, is driving a new model of whole-home protection in cybersecurity.
  • This model of protection monitors all traffic and devices on the network to identify any abnormal activity and to stop bad online actors from accessing the connected home.
  • "Bitdefender, in partnership with router manufacturers and internet service providers, ensures that this exciting evolving world is a safe space for consumers and enterprises alike."

Malwarebytes Launches VPN for Mobile, Expanding Privacy & Cyberprotection Across Devices

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Software, Antivirus software, Computer security software, Computer security, Malwarebytes, Internet privacy, Privacy

"Our online privacy is constantly being invaded, and the threat of leaked credentials and exposed personal information is more real than ever before," said Mark Strassman, chief product officer at Malwarebytes.

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  • "Our online privacy is constantly being invaded, and the threat of leaked credentials and exposed personal information is more real than ever before," said Mark Strassman, chief product officer at Malwarebytes.
  • Among the features now available with Malwarebytes Privacy for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS:
    Anonymous browsing.
  • Malwarebytes Privacy helps mask the IP address for private browsing and better security online.
  • When using Malwarebytes Privacy, online activity is never logged or sold, keeping people safe from advertisements that can feel intrusive.

Quttera Enhances Its Malware Scanning Tools With New Features

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Cybercrime, Security, Security breaches, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Data security, Computer programming, Malware, Antivirus software, Linux Malware Detect, Seculert

NEW YORK, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quttera has two new enhancements to its malware scanning API that strengthen website security and offer detailed threat monitoring.

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  • NEW YORK, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quttera has two new enhancements to its malware scanning API that strengthen website security and offer detailed threat monitoring.
  • Quttera is proud to announce two enhancements to its current malware scanning offering.
  • Quttera's website malware scanner API gives its partners the ability to monitor and catch website malware activity in real-time.
  • For more on malware scanner API and its new features-- contact Quttera today.

NortonLifeLock Unveils Norton Crypto

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Software, Antivirus software, Companies, Decentralization, NortonLifeLock, Computing, Backup software, Firewall software, Norton 360, Cryptocurrency, Norton, LifeLock

NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced the launch of Norton Crypto, a new feature designed to enable consumers to safely and easily mine cryptocurrency through its trusted Norton 360 platform.

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  • NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, today announced the launch of Norton Crypto, a new feature designed to enable consumers to safely and easily mine cryptocurrency through its trusted Norton 360 platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005361/en/
    As the crypto economy continues to become a more important part of our customers lives, we want to empower them to mine cryptocurrency with Norton, a brand they trust, said Vincent Pilette, CEO of NortonLifeLock.
  • Norton Crypto is yet another innovative example of how we are expanding our Cyber Safety platform to protect our customers ever-evolving digital lives.
  • Norton Crypto is expected to become available to all Norton 360 customers1 in the coming weeks.

Broadcom Pioneers Adaptive Protection to Maximize Endpoint Security

Computer security software, Software, Antivirus software, Technology, Proprietary software, Firewall software, Security software, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec, Endpoint security, Endpoint, Broadcom Inc.

While other endpoint products are shipped to customers with many security features turned off by default, Broadcom Softwares adaptive approach enables enterprises to realize the full protection value of Symantec endpoint security without generating false-positive alerts that overburden security operations centers (SOCs).

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  • While other endpoint products are shipped to customers with many security features turned off by default, Broadcom Softwares adaptive approach enables enterprises to realize the full protection value of Symantec endpoint security without generating false-positive alerts that overburden security operations centers (SOCs).
  • Adaptive Protection provides enterprises with an automated endpoint solution that strengthens protection and hardens systems, including:
    Customized Protection Security is configured specifically to each customers environment, making protection better at no cost to the customer and making it harder for attackers to plan and execute attacks
    Lowered Costs Using AI to customize endpoint security to a customers unique environment, Adaptive Protection reduces expensive configuration overhead and lowers incidents that must be responded to by the SOC
    "Organizations have over-relied on protection and detection mechanisms in endpoint security at the expense of strengthening security posture and reducing the attack surface.
  • To learn more about Adaptive Protection, check out the Symantec blog and register for Broadcom Softwares June 10th webinar Adaptive Protection - Level Up Your Endpoint Security featuring Symantec Security Response Director Kevin Haley and IDC Research VP Michael Suby.
  • Adaptive Protection is available today in Symantec Endpoint Security Complete , leveraging the trusted Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) agent.

Avast Partners with Generali Global Assistance

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Computer security software, Software, Antivirus software, Computer security, Freeware, Avast, Privacy, Internet privacy, Avast Antivirus

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced a partnership with assistance and insurance provider, Generali Global Assistance, which will provide its award-winning identity protection service to Avast's user base.

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  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced a partnership with assistance and insurance provider, Generali Global Assistance, which will provide its award-winning identity protection service to Avast's user base.
  • Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy, announced a partnership with Generali Global Assistance.
  • "In partnering with Generali Global Assistance, we are able to offer Avast customers an affordable, established identity protection solution with live help in order to help mitigate these risks and keep our users protected."
  • The Generali Global Assistance service is available to US users of the Avast BreachGuard Windows app.

Kingsoft Announces 2021 First Quarter Results

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Software, Companies, Financial markets, Antivirus software, Kingsoft, WPS Office, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing

HONG KONG, May 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2021 ("period under review").

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  • HONG KONG, May 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its unaudited quarterly results for the three months ended 31 March 2021 ("period under review").
  • Mr. Tao ZOU, Chief Executive Officer of Kingsoft, added, "In the first quarter, the Company achieved a decent start to the year.
  • For the first quarter of 2021, revenue of the Company from the office software and services increased 104% year-on-year to RMB771.0 million.
  • The 2021 Partner Conference of the Kingsoft Office Group was held in April 2021, attracting more than 1,000 attendees from its distributors and service provider partners across the ecosystem.

AV-Comparatives says that the Colonial Disaster could have been prevented with Enterprise Endpoint Security and proper Patch Management

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Antivirus software, Computer security, Computing, Cyberwarfare, AV-Comparatives, Kaspersky Lab, Space Shuttle Enterprise, Ransomware

b'Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Enterprise Select, with KSC\n"By using one of those Enterprise Endpoint Protection and proper patch management the Colonial Ransomware Disaster could have been prevented.

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  • b'Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Enterprise Select, with KSC\n"By using one of those Enterprise Endpoint Protection and proper patch management the Colonial Ransomware Disaster could have been prevented.
  • It is important to keep your systems protected and patched," said AV-Comparatives co-founder Peter Stelzhammer.\nThe report provides a brief overview of the results of the Enterprise Real-World Protection Test run carried out in March and April 2021.
  • A false alarm test with common Enterprise software was also performed.
  • Using one of the largest sample collection systems worldwide, it has created a real-world environment for truly accurate testing.