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IMCrypto Offers Instant Messaging Security

David — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:08:17 +0000

Soft Security* newly released IMCrypto.

What it does - IMCrypto protects your instant messenger conversations. It’s compatible with all of the popular instant messengers (IMs). IMCrypto uses one of the strongest and most reliable public key encryption algorithms ? RSA.

Easy to Use - Just install the program and you’re ready to start secure conversations with anyone on your contact list. All incoming and outgoing messages will be encrypted and only the addressee will be able to read them.

Features

The IMCrypto Toolbar makes it easy to access all the necessary functions in just one click
With the IMCrypto Control Center you can access additional options and settings
The IMCrypto KeyServer which will give you an opportunity to exchange keys with all your contacts easily and quickly

Bottom Line: IMCrypto is easy-to-use and offers reliable protection for all your instant messenger conversations and keeps your confidential information secret. It’s affordable at $29.95 for 1 license, $26.95 for 2-10, and $24.95 for 11+.

More Info: IMCrypto

* Soft Security is a Raytown Corporation LLC Company

They specialize in monitoring and anti-monitoring software development. They are an independent security software development corporation with more than 10 years of experience. Their products and custom solutions can be found in more then 80 countries including in a large number of Fortune 500 companies, law enforcement, government and military agencies. Raytown Corporation LLC products are designed for the home/office/corporate marketplaces. They currently have over 2200 businesses using their products on a daily basis.

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Fake Anti-Spyware

David — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:10:02 +0000

Do not download any of the rogue anti-spyware programs listed on this page:

AntiVirus Gold
ContraVirus
Errorsafe (AKA system doctor)
MacSweeper
PAL Spyware Remover
Pest Trap
PSGuard
SpywareStrike
Spyware Quake
Spydawn
Spylocked
SpyShredder
Spy Sheriff
Spy Wiper
UltimateCleaner
WinAntiVirus Pro 2006
WinFixer
WorldAntiSpy

DO NOT DOWNLOAD any of these as they are fake anti-spyware programs.

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Top Spyware

David — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:52:04 +0000

Currently the top Spyware you need to be concerned with are listed below with links to more information provided by Wikipedia and other third party sites:

Zlob Trojan or Trojan.Zlob - Once installed, it displays popup ads with appearance similar to real Microsoft Windows warning popups, informing the user that their computer is infected with spyware. Clicking these popups trigger the download of a fake anti-spyware program (such as Virus Heat) in which the trojan horse is hidden.
Vundo Trojan or Virtumonde - Vundo is a Trojan horse that is known to cause popups and advertising for rogue antispyware programs.
Virus Heat - VirusHeat is the latest rogue anti-spyware program installed via Zlob Trojans

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SpyNoMore Anti-Spyware

David — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:47:56 +0000

Computer hackers are increasingly flooding the Internet with malicious software code (spyware, adware, key loggers, trojans) and infecting thousands of computers. These are usually highly sophisticated programs that record surfing habits, bank passwords and other key financial data and send them to crooks over the Internet. These malicious programs can be hard to spot ahead of time to avoid infection because they’re usually disguised well in downloads such as toolbars, search engines, browser accessories, screen savers and other seemingly helpful utilities.

SpyNoMore anti-spyware prevents these programs from being downloaded safeguarding your identity and maintaining system performance through powerful spyware protection. If your computer is already infected SpyNoMore will clean your system and restore it’s performance and integrity.

Key Features of SpyNoMore are:

Huge Anti-Spyware Database guarantees removal of existing infections
Active Protection blocks new spyware BEFORE they infect your PC
Host Blocking ensures that known spyware-spawning websites are always blocked
Vaccination feature inoculates your system against inbound threats
Ticket-Based HelpDesk ensures a timely and professional response
Custom Fix™ (patent pending) is a powerful system which removes any persistent infection. Say for instance your PC is infected with a very stubborn spyware program and nothing you’ve tried has helped remove this infection. SpyNoMore’s Custom Fix™ feature scans your PC and allows you to upload the scan report to our server for manual analysis by our Technical Staff. Your report will be reviewed and a customized fix will be sent back to you via SpyNoMore, thereby guaranteeing full and permanent removal. No other anti-spyware software offers such feature.

Click here for a FREE trial of SpyNoMore (Enter this code: OPEN-0X2N-SALE once you’ve decided to purchase SpyNoMore and receive a 25% discount as a token of our appreciation for you being one of our first customers! (Offer valid through July 2008.)

Frequently asked questions:

How much does SpyNoMore Cost?
SpyNoMore packages start at $39.95 for a 3-license, 1-year subscription.

Can I decide not to buy SpyNoMore after I run the free scan?
Sure, all you need to do is uninstall SpyNoMore by going to Start > Programs > SpyNoMore > Uninstall.

If I buy SpyNoMore and it does not remove the spyware from my PC, do I get a refund?
Yes. SpyNoMore purchases are backed by a full money-back guarantee in case SpyNoMore fails to remove the spyware from your computer.

What is your Custom Fix feature and how does it work?
If your computer is infected with a spyware that is just not going away, all you have to do is run Custom Fix (patent pending). Custom Fix will submit a report to our servers and we will analyze it then prepare a fix specifically tailored to remove that infection. You will need to run Custom Fix once more (in about a day or two from submitting your report) to download and install the fix.

My computer is running slow, will SpyNoMore help restore performance I once had?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Spyware, adware and other malware programs are known to slow down PC performance and cause system errors. By removing these pests your PC become faster and more stable.

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Best Security Software Awards

David — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:26:16 +0000

Voting has begun for this year’s nominees for SC Magazine’s Reader Trust Awards.

The categories are listed below. It’s too late to nominate a company, but still time to cast your vote for your favorites.

The award winners will be announced at the SC Magazine Awards US 2008 ceremony and presentation dinner at the RSA Conference on April 8, 2008 in San Francisco, CA.

Award categories:

2007 Readers Trust Awards for your reference:
Best Anti-malware Solution
Spy Sweeper Enterprise 3.0

Best Audit/Vulnerability Assessment Solution
QualysGuard

Best Computer Forensics Solution
Gargoyle Investigator

Best Email Security Solution
Sunbelt Messaging Ninja

Best Endpoint Security Solution
Senforce Endpoint Security Suite

Best Enterprise Firewall
Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance

Best Event Management Solution
TriGeo SIM

Best Identity Management Solution
Encentuate TCI

Best Instant Messaging Security Solution
FaceTime Enterprise Edition

Best Integrated Security Solution
Fortinet FortiGate

Best Intellectual Property Protection
Vericept 360 Risk Management Platform

Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Solution
Fortinet FortiGate

Best IPsec/SSL VPN
Citrix Access Gateway

Best Managed Security Service
SecureWorks - Best Managed Security Services

Best Mobile Device Security Solution
Mobile Edge Device Security

Best Multi- and Second-factor Solution
KoolSpan, Inc.

Best Policy Management Solution
Archer Technologies Policy Management Solution and SmartSuite Framework

Best Security Software Development Solution
Fortify Source Code Analysis

Best Web Filtering Solution
Websense Web Security Suite

Best Wireless Security Solution
SonicWALL Secure Distributed Wireless Solution
Other 2007 Awards:

Best Security Company
Watchfire

Best SME Security Solution
Watchfire - AppScan

Rookie Security Company of the Year
The 41st Parameter

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Chinese Military Hacked Ours

David — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:01:42 +0000

Problem: Apparently the Chinese military has been working very hard to figure out ways to hack into our DoD systems. As this article in the Financial Times reports, the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) US “has demonstrated the ability to conduct attacks that disable our system…and the ability in a conflict situation to re-enter and disrupt on a very large scale”.

So I have two questions:

1) Why is the Chinese military doing this??

2) Who out there can help prevent this from happening again!?

Solution: Obviously the solutions for these types of top secret programs aren’t going to see the light of day.

Solution #2: Buy American made goods.

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Voice Authentication Makes Sense

David — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:13:35 +0000

Problem: How does an organization really know that the person in front of them, on the phone with them or logging into their Website or intranet with a user name and password really IS the person they claim to be?

Solution: Voice authentication. Humans have unique characteristics that can’t be copied or stolen. Our eyes, fingerprints, and voices are examples most often referred to when IT security is involved. The solution we think is on the verge of expanding dramatically across both private and public sectors uses voiceprints as a biometric authentication method.

What is ‘voice authentication’? Voice authentication is a type of user authentication that uses a persons voiceprints and pattern recognition software to verify the identity of someone. Voice authentication relies on the fact that vocal characteristics, like fingerprints and the patterns of people’s irises, are unique for each individual.

Why is it better? Organizations of all types will find ways to incorporate voice authentication technology into their overall security gameplan. Whether verifying an employee logging in from a homeoffice, a credit card client calling in for account information, or a taxpayer requesting information from the IRS, voice authentication gets the job done.

The key benefit of this biometric technology over the others is that the verification can be done remotely over any phone line. Of course it needs to work, and after years of evolving, voice authentication is now ready for primetime. It’s secure, reliable, and cost effective.

Another key benefit is people have been using their voices to gain access to information over the phone since there were phones. So transitioning users from a system where a series of personal questions (birthdate, favorite pet, mother’s maiden name, etc…) to one where the user is asked to repeat a few set of random numbers so the system can verify that the voice is the users shouldn’t pose any transitioning problems.

With the exponential growth in online transactions (financial and non-financial) the need for an added layer of security on top of the ‘password’ is growing as well. When logging instead of being asked for your password, you’ll be asked to enter a phone number where you can be reached. Almost instantly the user’s phone will ring and after successfully repeating a few randomly generated numbers and the identity verification process is completed the user will be granted access.

Of course the technology needs to be secure, and it is. Of course it has to be cost effective and it appears to be.

Watch for some exciting news on this front over the coming months along with reviews of some of the players in this space.

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iPhone Security Solution from IceWEB

David — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:49:53 +0000

The problem: the extremely popular iPhone is being scooped up by employees all over and IT security professionals are now dealing with potential gaping holes in their corporate security. For more information on the problem read this article on ITSecurity.com.

The solution?: IceWEB recognized the potential security issues with the iPhone long before the stampede began and has built iPhone compatibility into it’s IceMAIL hosted Microsoft Exchange email platform. Non-IceMAIL and IceMAIL users alike can try this IceWEB with their iPhones free for 30-days. For more information on this solution check out the company’s Website IceWEB.com and this press release on Yahoo or this one on the company Website.

Your feedback is welcome!

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