ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Meet Marcin Kleczynski, who was 14 when a computer virus led him to start a side hustle; how did he turn it into a multi-hundred-million-dollar company?
Marcin Kleczynski was not initially an experienced professional programmer. He taught himself coding using online communities and programming resources. He started developing malware-removal utilities to tackle infections that many antivirus products were missing. His early work included a tool that helped remove rogue security software. One of the people he connected with through an online security forum was Bruce Harrison, who later became his business partner.
Canadian AI lab Cohere moves to buy AI cybersecurity startup AISLE
Cohere has taken a significant step in the cybersecurity arena by signing a letter of intent to acquire AISLE, an AI-driven startup focused on detecting software vulnerabilities. This move comes after Cohere's substantial $20 billion merger with Aleph Alpha. By integrating AISLE's capabilities, the aim is to elevate cybersecurity measures for both enterprise and public sectors, enhancing their threat detection potential.
How one email cost a 77-year-old retiree $390,000 and his retirement plans
Jeffrey Maas, a 77-year-old retiree, lost his life savings after falling for a scam. He received a fake email about an antivirus charge that led to a phone call with a scammer. Maas was manipulated into believing he had to buy gold to reverse a fraudulent deposit. He filed a lawsuit against his bank and the precious metals dealer for negligence.
Five breaches by AI agents over the past year
As the rush to deploy newer AI agents races ahead of itself, due diligence is diluted and oversight slackens, resulting in an increased number of cybersecurity incidents globally.
Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren't careless: What this choice may reveal?
Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren't always ignoring online safety. Their choice can reflect how they evaluate value, trust technology, manage spending, and balance risks. Psychology explains that people often make decisions based on personal experiences, confidence, available information, and perceived needs. Understanding this behavior can help explain why many users continue relying on free antivirus software despite the availability of paid security solutions.
Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users: How to claim, deadline, and other details
Avast will compensate $16.5 million to antivirus users following an FTC settlement for misleading customers on privacy claims. Avast's subsidiary, Jumpshot, covertly sold users' detailed browsing data. The FTC is contacting nearly 3.7 million eligible users who must submit claims by June 2025. Refunds will be processed in 2026, and Avast will cease selling user browsing data.
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What to do if your computer has been hacked? 7 warning signs that can help you
There are some early-on warning signs that can prevent your computer from getting hacked, and even if it is, there are certain ways you can easily combat this issues. Antivirus may not always keep you safe, but maintaining certain things can keep your computer safe, and also give you an early warning of an intrusion, malware, trojan horse or others.
US slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky Lab
US imposes sanctions on Kaspersky Lab leaders, bans antivirus sales, citing national security risks and Russian government control.
This Trojan banking malware bypasses fingerprint, unlocks and steals your PIN. How to protect your device?
The trojan malware Chameleon can mimic legitimate apps and trick users into granting it permissions. Once it has access to any device, it can monitor its activity and intercept credentials. Know you can protect your device.
How to stay safe online, file cyber crime complaint: Here is the complete guide
Being on the internet offers various benefits, such as easy access to information, entertainment, and communication with friends and family. However, it also makes us vulnerable to internet hazards like cyberattacks, identity theft, malware, and phishing scams. As a result, staying secure online is critical, and taking precautions to safeguard is essential.
314% increase in cyberthreats in a week in India: Report
The country ranked third, after Portugal and Thailand, in terms of the most cyberthreats received during the week.
Electronics buyers find more value in security features as threats rise
The steep rise in incidents of cyberattacks, malware and hacking has led to an increase in demand for smartphones and laptops with enhanced inbuilt privacy measures and anti-virus software.
John McAfee dies by suicide in Spanish prison, hours after he was granted extradition
Known for his eccentric behaviour and videos, John McAfee, 75, was a pioneer of antivirus software and indicted in Tennessee, US, on tax evasion charges. He also was charged in a cryptocurrency fraud case in New York.
Antivirus software pioneer McAfee charged by US with cryptocurrency fraud
McAfee and his bodyguard Jimmy Gale Watson Jr were charged for a scheme to exploit McAfee's large Twitter following by publicly touting cryptocurrency offerings and digital tokens that they later sold once prices rose on the promotions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Software company founder John McAfee charged with tax evasion
A June indictment charging McAfee with tax evasion and willful failure to file tax returns was unsealed in federal court in Memphis on Monday after McAfee's arrest in Spain, where extradition to the U.S.
Data thieves can steal your money: Here's how to protect yourself
Rampant use of apps and social media can leave you vulnerable to financial loss.
Beware! The spy is right in your pocket
Full of sensors, trackers, nasty apps and security vulnerabilities, your smartphone has all the ingredients to become a pocket-sized privacy nightmare.
Tamil Nadu government laptop programme runs into trouble as Microsoft OS named in tender
Prasanth Sugathan, an open source advocate and the counsel at the Software Freedom Law Center said the contract could set a wrong precedent.
NaMo anti-virus software to protect PCs for free
The company plans to launch advanced versions of the software as well as those for Apple's Mac PCs. The current software will also get regular updates.
Indian scientists develop software to catch computer botnets
Researchers wrote that millions of computers across the globe are infected with malware, despite the best efforts of public awareness campaigns about phishing attacks and antivirus software.
Spend less on antivirus software, more on policing: Study
The cost of protecting ourselves against cybercrime can far exceed the cost of the threat itself, said a study.
'Computer worm targetting Windows operating system detected'
A computer worm is a standalone malware computer programme that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.
Routine internet searches can expose PC to malware: Study
Beware! your PC is not safe. Even a routine internet search, especially for a hot topic, might lead your computer into the hands of hackers.
'Routine internet searches can expose your PC to malware'
Beware! Your PC is not safe. Even a routine internet search, especially for a hot topic, might lead your computer into the hands of hackers.
McAfee antivirus program goes berserk, freezes PCs
Computers around the world got stuck repeatedly rebooting themselves after an antivirus program identified a normal Windows file as a virus. Windows Mobile 7 OS
Scareware menace on the rise as more users log in
Rogue security software or ‘scareware’ pretends to be a legitimate one, provide little or no value and may even install malicious code.
Guard against fake antivirus software! Free malware killer
For users seeking to quarantine their computers by using antivirus software made available online, fake antivirus (FAV) is a growing and invisible threat.
How a denial-of-service attack works
The bad guys' main weapons in such an attack are "botnets," or networks of "zombie" personal computers they've infected with a virus.
F-Secure ties up with SV Electronics
Antivirus software maker F-Secure today said it has entered into an agreement with Hyderabad- based SV Electronics to distribute its products across the country.
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