ALSO CALLED: Virus Detection, Anti-Virus Software, Antivirus Software, Computer Virus Detection Software, Virus Protection Software, Antivirus, Virus Scanning Software, and Worm Detection Software DEFINITION: Antivirus (or "anti-virus") software is a class of program that searches your hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses. The market for this kind of program has expanded because of Internet growth and the increasing use of the Internet by businesses concerned about
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WEBCAST: Posted: 16 Apr 2007 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
Windows Vista includes a wide range of new security features to provide increased security against malware. Microsoft's goal was to eliminate the vulnerabilities that plagued their previous operating systems; but does Vista measure up?
WEBCAST: Posted: 15 Sep 2005 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
In this second Web Security School webcast, Mike Cobb, Managing Director of Cobweb Applications Ltd., takes an in-depth look at how Web sites are attacked and what you can do to reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.
WEBCAST: Posted: 13 Sep 2005 | When: Available On Demand
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Learn how to focus on proactively protecting your enterprise from spyware, bots and increasing security risks, as well as uncovering the hidden costs associated with allowing spyware to run rampant in IT organizations.
VIRUS DETECTION SOFTWARE DEFINITION (continued): Antivirus (or "anti-virus") software is a class of program that searches your hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses. The market for this kind of program has expanded because of Internet growth and the increasing use of the Internet by businesses concerned about protecting their computer assets. Virus Detection Software definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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