Emsisoft News

• Attack on Bitcoins: The virtual currency that is creating a gold-rush amongst hackers
  
  Have you ever heard of "Bitcoins"? They are a virtual currency that has been in use since the beginning of 2009 through open-source software. Individual Bitcoins are calculated as cryptographic keys in peer-to-peer networks. This is one of their major advantages as these keys cannot be forged due to their unique characteristics.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.25/10 - Date: 5/1/2013
• We did it! Perfect result in AV-Comparatives debut: 100% detection in Real World Test!
  
  Almost 10 years after we embarked on our journey to create the best possible antivirus product on earth, we have reached an important milestone. The renowned Austrian antivirus testing organization AV-Comparatives published the first real-world protection test in its 2013 test series. Emsisoft Anti-Malware celebrated its test debut with a perfect score – 100% of infections prevented!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.57/10 - Date: 4/17/2013
• Malware calling – beware of phone fraud!
  
  Phone fraud has been around for a long time. Nowadays, however, this tactic is also being used to infect your PC with malware. Unknown callers pretend to be employees of an established company and ask for remote access to solve a PC problem. The fraudsters preferably pose as technical support agents for Microsoft, but also for other well-known companies such as Google.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.43/10 - Date: 4/9/2013
• Easter Promotion: Sticky Password 6.0 for free with your order
  
  Does this sound familiar? - A website is asking for your password, but you just don't remember it anymore. Well, our Easter Promotion will be just the ticket for you: Order Emsisoft Anti-Malware and receive the great password manager Sticky Password for free with your order!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.91/10 - Date: 3/25/2013
• Security advice: Be careful when using Java
  
  Java is installed on almost all computers. This is an obvious security risk, considering that there are regular announcements on new Java vulnerabilities that enable hackers to infect your PC with malware. However, most users don't even need Java and can safely uninstall it without losing needed functionality. Keep reading to learn all you need to know about Java and avoid unnecessary security risks to your PC!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.46/10 - Date: 3/13/2013
• Hacked NBC websites infected unsuspecting visitors with malware
  
  A few days ago, unknown hackers managed to gain access to the web servers of the major American network, NBC. Several websites owned by the network were used to infect unprotected PCs with malicious software. All you had to do was access the website through your browser on an unpatched PC. Once again, Emsisoft Anti-Malware users can consider themselves fortunate though, as their computers had the ultimate protection!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.04/10 - Date: 2/26/2013
• Prevent malware from entering your PC with Emsisoft Surf Protection
  
  Malicious software needs to have already been downloaded to a PC in order for real-time protection or behavior blockers to detect it. Ideally, it would be preferable if malware never entered your PC at all though. This is precisely what Emsisoft's Surf Protection is designed for. This article will enlighten you on the details of Emsisoft Anti-Malware's first layer of protection.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.61/10 - Date: 2/17/2013
• Valentine's special: 1 full version for free to give away with every order
  
  Emsisoft offers you a free 1-year full version of Emsisoft Anti-Malware with every order!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.78/10 - Date: 2/2/2013
• Emsisoft Knowledgebase: Ransomware - The no. 1 threat for 2013
  
  “Your computer is blocked!” – Not something you enjoy seeing when using it. Unfortunately thousands of PC users worldwide find themselves in a situation where, all of a sudden their computer is unusable unless they pay a fee to unlock it. The FBI or a similar national law enforcement organization seems to claim that access to the computer has been restricted. The usage of pirated software, distribution of child porn and copyright infringements are most often brought up as grounds for these restrictions. “Seems” is the keyword here, because a malware infection, not an official law enforcement organization, is responsible.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.46/10 - Date: 1/20/2013
• Emsisoft wins international awards for best detection rates and cutting-edge products
  
  "Is my anti-virus software capable of permanently protecting my PC?" We hope this is a key factor for you in choosing the right security software. Independent test agencies are invaluable in helping you in make an informed decision, which is why we are taking part in more and more international tests. Once again, 2012 has seen a great deal of test victories for Emsisoft.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.42/10 - Date: 1/9/2013
• 10 steps to make your PC safe for 2013
  
  10 steps to make your PC safe for 2013
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: Not rated - Date: 12/29/2012
• Dangers to your bank account – how to perform online-banking securely
  
  Users of online-banking are generally more conscious of the risks they take when performing online transactions than with any other online service. This isn't surprising, because if the wrong person gets their hands on your login details or in the worst case your TAN numbers as well, they can easily empty your account from anywhere in the world. Nevertheless, far too many users still bank online with little care, resulting in billions in damages every year.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.26/10 - Date: 12/17/2012
• Test confirms: Emsisoft makes online banking secure
  
  A MRG-Effitas test proves that Emsisoft makes online banking secure
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.13/10 - Date: 12/3/2012
• Buzz word: "cloud anti-virus" – what is it all about?
  
  Emsisoft explains the technology behind cloud virus scans.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.11/10 - Date: 11/18/2012
• Emsisoft Knowledgebase: Behind the scenes of Emsisoft's dual-engine scanner
  
  Hightech for permanent protection against malware
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.46/10 - Date: 11/8/2012
• Halloween Special: Play a trick on malware with Emsisoft Security Mega Pack!
  
  Unlike Halloween tricks, malware unfortunately does not threaten your PC only once a year, but rather the whole year round. This is why we are offering Emsisoft Security Mega Pack as of today at a special price.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.81/10 - Date: 10/30/2012
• Emsisoft Emergency Kit 3.0 is available! Free portable malware killer
  
  Free portable malware killer with even better detection
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.24/10 - Date: 10/22/2012
• Efficient protection against new malware: Emsisoft's Behavior Blocker
  
  Emsisoft Behavior Blocker reliably detects malware even without signatures and thus protects computers efficiently against zero-day attacks.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.39/10 - Date: 10/18/2012
• Emsisoft Online Armor 6.0 now available! Better performance and compatible with Windows 8
  
  Better performance and compatible with Windows 8
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 7.69/10 - Date: 10/3/2012
• Emsisoft Anti-Malware 7.0 released! With new second scan engine and enhanced surf protection.
  
  Considerably enhanced scan engine: The second scan engine (B) has been replaced by a sophisticated variant. Moreover, scan performance can be personalized even further through new options.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.34/10 - Date: 9/19/2012
• Sneak preview: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 7.0
  
  Featuring a completely new second scan engine with even more efficient scans and greater detection rate.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.14/10 - Date: 8/29/2012
• Dangers in the network: How to use your Wifi securely and efficiently at home and on the go
  
  Secure your home network against unwanted intruders and also use your Wifi securely on the go.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.38/10 - Date: 8/21/2012
• Infographic: Emsisoft elects winners of the 2012 Malwarelympics
  
  Which countries are most infected? Which malware spreads most? What are top malware categories? (It's not viruses!) What are the biggest botnets?
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: Not rated - Date: 8/10/2012
• Protection through hard drive encryption – not only for laptops!
  
  Hard drive encryption protects your data against theft
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.52/10 - Date: 8/1/2012
• Emsisoft's products are celebrating international test wins
  
  Emsisoft Anti-Malware got the VB100 award. Emsisoft Internet Security Pack was awarded with the best VIRUSOVNET high+ certification.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.71/10 - Date: 7/23/2012
• What is a HIPS? - The technology behind Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall explained
  
  Behavior analysis vs. HIPS, what is better? We will explain both anti-malware protection systems.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.41/10 - Date: 7/10/2012
• Ad Muncher puts an end to annoying online advertisements!
  
  Are you annoyed by flashing popup windows and websites covered in ads? Then Ad Muncher is the one for you. Works with ALL browsers.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.07/10 - Date: 6/28/2012
• The Flame Trojan – Puzzle piece in the cyberwar between governments?
  
  Emsisoft Security Ticker: Background info on the Trojan Flame attacks
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.38/10 - Date: 6/14/2012
• Portable cleanup tool Emsisoft Emergency Kit 2.0 released
  
  The first portable dual-engine emergency cleaner worldwide
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.63/10 - Date: 6/5/2012
• Fraud attempts on Facebook – how to protect yourself
  
  The more people connect on a centralized platform, the more interesting this latter one gets for Internet criminals to everyone's regret.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.49/10 - Date: 5/15/2012
• Emsisoft is growing and thriving - thanks to you! Details to upcoming news.
  
  Emsisoft is growing and thriving - thanks to you! Details to upcoming news.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.52/10 - Date: 5/8/2012
• New version: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.5 available!
  
  Takes one more step ahead in detecting brand new threats. New Outlook scanner, faster program startups and improved detection of brand new threats.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.96/10 - Date: 4/25/2012
• Emsisoft warns about a new ACCDFISA ransomware threat wave on Windows servers
  
  Emsisoft experts have tracked a group of hackers that have been launching targeted attacks on Windows servers running publicly accessible Remote Desktop and Terminal Services.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.65/10 - Date: 4/19/2012
• Emsisoft Commandline Scanner overview - Preview of Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.5
  
  Emsisoft Commandline Scanner is primarily aimed at professional users, systems administrators and security experts. Preview for Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.5.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.74/10 - Date: 4/11/2012
• Emsisoft Commandline Scanner - a small tool with a huge impact
  
  Emsisoft Commandline Scanner is primarily aimed at professional users, systems administrators and security experts.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.81/10 - Date: 4/10/2012
• How well is your PC protected? This is how Emsisoft Anti-Malware's triple-layer structure works
  
  Ideal protection consists of three layers: Surf protection, dual engine file guard, and behavior analysis.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.12/10 - Date: 4/4/2012
• New how-to video for you: Get Emsisoft Anti-Malware for free
  
  With the Emsisoft referral rewards program you can extend your Emsisoft Anti-Malware copy easily and at no charge, regardless of whether you are using the trial or a purchased version.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.56/10 - Date: 3/26/2012
• The Easter Bunny has already arrived - and is giving away three licenses for the price of one!
  
  With every purchase of Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall or Emsisoft Internet Security Pack, you will receive 2 more free licenses you can give away to others.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.60/10 - Date: 3/15/2012
• Malware and viruses - what is the difference?
  
  Are Anti-Virus or Anti-Malware programs better in detection?
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.51/10 - Date: 3/8/2012
• Keyword: Download-Wrapper. Secure download resource or a malware cesspool - How trustworthy are download portals nowadays?
  
  Keyword: Download-Wrapper. Secure download resource or a malware cesspool - How trustworthy are download portals nowadays?
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.64/10 - Date: 2/23/2012
• Emsisoft Security Ticker: Attention! Scammers profit from Whitney Houston's death on Facebook!
  
  Emsisoft Security Ticker Newsflash: Attention! Do not follow fraudulent links with regards to Whitney Houston on Facebook!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.11/10 - Date: 2/17/2012
• Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall 5.5 released! New cloud scan, new license system and cheaper renewals.
  
  Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall 5.5 released! New cloud scan, new license system and cheaper renewals.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.48/10 - Date: 2/7/2012
• Emsisoft Anti-Malware is the top performer in VirusBulletin Test. Only now: CyberGhost anonymizer for free with your order.
  
  Emsisoft Anti-Malware is the top performer in VirusBulletin Test. Only now: CyberGhost anonymizer for free with your order.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.43/10 - Date: 1/20/2012
• Browser toolbars - at first a blessing, then a curse. Background and protection.
  
  Browser toolbars - at first a blessing, then a curse. Background and protection.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.46/10 - Date: 1/10/2012
• Is your PC up to scratch for 2012? How to make your PC safe for the next year
  
  Is your PC up to scratch for 2012? How to make your PC safe for the next year
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.41/10 - Date: 12/29/2011
• Our Christmas present for you: Purchase 1 license and get 2 more for free for your family and friends
  
  Our Christmas present for you: Purchase 1 license and get 2 more for free for your family and friends
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.79/10 - Date: 12/22/2011
• How to make your PC safe for 2012
  
  How to make your PC safe for 2012
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.71/10 - Date: 12/20/2011
• Current email traps: How to protect yourself from phishing attacks
  
  Current email traps: How to protect yourself from phishing attacks
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.41/10 - Date: 12/19/2011
• Celebrate with us: Emsisoft is turning 8! Anti-Malware and Online Armor for 8 days for only $8!
  
  Celebrate with us: Emsisoft is turning 8! Anti-Malware and Online Armor for 8 days for only $8!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.57/10 - Date: 12/10/2011
• Emsisoft Anti-Malware takes the lead in MRG Antivirus Comparison 2011
  
  Emsisoft Anti-Malware takes the lead in MRG Antivirus Comparison 2011
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.22/10 - Date: 11/10/2011
• How to get a free license with the Emsisoft Referral Rewards program
  
  How to get a free license with the Emsisoft Referral Rewards program
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.46/10 - Date: 10/19/2011
• The Federal Trojan - Background and a statement from Emsisoft
  
  The Federal Trojan - Background and a statement from Emsisoft
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.69/10 - Date: 10/13/2011
• Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6 available - Faster, safer and more resource-saving than ever
  
  Faster, safer and more resource-saving than ever: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6 is now available
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.18/10 - Date: 10/6/2011
• Online Armor 5.1 released - The Firewall that no longer gets on your nerves!
  
  Emsisoft Online Armor 5.1 released - The Firewall that no longer gets on your nerves!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.77/10 - Date: 9/16/2011
• 2011 - The renaissance of Ransomware - The backgrounds
  
  Everything moves onward and, sadly for you and the other untold millions of honest Internet users, the Malware industry is no exception to this. What began as only a handful of Viruses has developed over time into vast numbers of Trojans, Worms, Phishing attacks and many other types of criminal approaches that endanger the security of your data and also your wallet. One of these has the somewhat strange name of "Ransomware" and is unfortunately making a successful comeback in 2011. This is reason enough for us to describe this relatively unknown category of Malware in more detail and show you how to recognize and protect yourself from this menace.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.03/10 - Date: 8/3/2011
• How many viruses are made by anti-virus companies?
  
  A commentary by Christian Mairoll, CEO of Emsisoft. How many viruses are made by anti-virus companies?
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.20/10 - Date: 5/24/2011
• HELP! My PC is infected with Malware! What should I do?
  
  Follow this step-by-step guide to restore the full functionality of your PC as quickly as possible.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.80/10 - Date: 5/23/2011
• Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall 5.0 available!
  
  Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall 5.0 available! New feature: File & Registry Shield
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.30/10 - Date: 4/7/2011
• Emsisoft recommends Ad Muncher - professional ad blocker
  
  Emsisoft recommends Ad Muncher - professional ad blocker - 40% off for Emsisoft customers
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.99/10 - Date: 3/30/2011
• Beware of the Facebook scam app: List your stalkers
  
  Beware of the Facebook scam app: List your stalkers
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.37/10 - Date: 3/18/2011
• Emsisoft Security Ticker: Warning! Surprise spam trojan on Facebook
  
  Emsisoft Security Ticker: Warning! Surprise spam trojan on Facebook
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.57/10 - Date: 1/20/2011
• Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1 available - Now for Servers too!
  
  Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1 available - now for Windows Servers too! Immediate protection after booting; Email notification; File Guard protection and auto-updates for Server
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.23/10 - Date: 12/10/2010
• Free Online Scanner for your Homepage: Emsisoft Web Malware Scan
  
  Free Online Scanner for your Homepage: Emsisoft Web Malware Scan
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.53/10 - Date: 10/5/2010
• HiJackFree 4.5 released - Emsisoft Anti-Malware receives VB100 Award!
  
  Emsisoft HiJackFree 4.5 released - Emsisoft Anti-Malware receives VB100 Award!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.28/10 - Date: 9/21/2010
• Online Armor Firewall 4.5 now with 64 bit support
  
  Online Armor Firewall 4.5 now with 64 bit support
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.96/10 - Date: 8/29/2010
• Brand new: Emsisoft Emergency Kit 1.0 published!
  
  Brand new: Emsisoft Emergency Kit 1.0 published!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.06/10 - Date: 8/24/2010
• Mamutu 3.0 with full x64 and Windows 7 support released!
  
  Complete x64 / Windows 7 support. New malicious behavior is detected. Hundreds of detail improvements for even less false alerts and a better detection. Improved user guidance.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.11/10 - Date: 7/21/2010
• Backgrounds of the current Twitter Spam mails increase
  
  Backgrounds of the current Twitter Spam mails increase
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.63/10 - Date: 7/17/2010
• Emsisoft acquires Online Armor!
  
  Emsisoft acquires Online Armor! - Emsisoft Mamutu 3.0 public Beta started - Our software recommendation: Sticky Password
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.98/10 - Date: 7/1/2010
• Rogue Security Software – Evolution, Protection and Awareness
  
  Internet has come of age, and with it malicious software and related infections. Viruses, Trojans and advertising software and popups have been there and the numbers have increased with time. With the advent of new century, especially in last 5 years, there has been an introduction to newer types of malicious software, namely spywares and rogue security software.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.51/10 - Date: 5/30/2010
• New Anti-Malware 5.0 tutorial available
  
  These instructions for Emsisoft Anti-Malware relate to software version 5.0 and provide an easy to understand explanation of how to install and configure Emsisoft Anti-Malware.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.15/10 - Date: 5/22/2010
• Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.0 released!
  
  After extensive Beta testing and without the previous "a-squared" in the name: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.0 is here. This anti-virus suite has won many awards and uses two scanners, a behavioral analysis module and a surfing protection module to protect Windows PCs. The new version is fully x64 compatible, drastically simplifies the user interface and is now even more suitable for PC beginners looking for a high quality security solution. A new feature of Anti-Malware 5.0 is a file guard that scans files when they are downloaded or accessed, which advances the product to a full anti-virus system.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.43/10 - Date: 5/10/2010
• Important preliminary info on Anti-Malware 5.0: Name change
  
  Important preliminary information on Anti-Malware 5.0: Name change Emsisoft Anti-Malware - New Freeware mode - a-squared Free becomes the Emsisoft Emergency Kit
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.29/10 - Date: 4/12/2010
• Emsisoft for business: Update-Proxy, Helpdesk Scanner, Commandline Scanner
  
  Security solutions for companies: Anti-Malware Update-Proxy - Helpdesk Scanner - Commandline Scanner
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.20/10 - Date: 3/12/2010
• Anti-Malware 5.0 beta is out - Anti-virus of the year 2009 award!
  
  Anti-Malware 5.0 beta is out - Anti-virus of the year 2009 award!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.49/10 - Date: 2/25/2010
• New on the web: a-squared Anti-Malware video tutorials
  
  New on the web: a-squared Anti-Malware video tutorials
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.36/10 - Date: 1/8/2010
• New portable cloud-scanner: MalAware 1.0
  
  Brand new out of the Emsi Software labs: The basic idea behind MalAware was to create build the smallest possible (1 mb) and the fastest possible malware scanner (scan in less than 1 minute) that will only provide an indication of whether a PC is infected with malware or not.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: Not rated - Date: 12/3/2009
• The Epsilon Award - we are the winner!
  
  Warning of the new Russian Connection: Million dollar hoax from the Kremlin! The Epsilon Award - we are the winner! Our freeware tip: MalAware 1.0!
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.52/10 - Date: 11/28/2009
• Warning of the new Russian Connection: Million dollar hoax from the Kremlin!
  
  Who doesn't want to be a millionaire? The so-called Nigeria Connection takes advantage of such dreams and has been making good money for years with pumped-up emails. The security software development specialists Emsi Software are now warning of a new Russian Connection. The millions are now being promised from the Kremlin.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.24/10 - Date: 11/17/2009
• Follow us on Twitter!
  
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: Not rated - Date: 11/5/2009
• 3 new video tutorials for a-squared Anti-Malware
  
  3 new video tutorials for a-squared Anti-Malware
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.04/10 - Date: 10/1/2009
• a-squared Anti-Malware video tutorials
  
  We've always offered detailed instructions for our products, but written language however doesn't have the same benefit as an audio-visual presentation and therefore sometimes be dry to read. This is something we now changed with a novelty at Emsisoft: our brand new video tutorials.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.03/10 - Date: 10/1/2009
• a-squared and Windows 7 news
  
  a-squared and Windows 7; new Malware Twitter account, ProtectStar Award for a-squared Anti-Malware, WinRAR
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.60/10 - Date: 9/17/2009
• Hat trick for a-squared Anti-Malware! 3 x Best in test
  
  In the last few weeks there have been three independent tests of security solutions - and a-squared Anti-Malware was able to place first in every single one.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.39/10 - Date: 8/14/2009
• Mamutu 2.0 released!
  
  The security tool comes along without any typical signature based recognition of malware and therefore it is great as both standalone solution and addon to an existing scanner.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.74/10 - Date: 7/30/2009
• New article: Do you need both a physical and a software firewall?
  
  This question is quite often asked over at our forums - Do I need a physical firewall and a software firewall? and it's variation - Since I use Online Armor, do I need to worry about my hardware based firewall?.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.22/10 - Date: 7/7/2009
• a-squared Anti-Malware 4.5 and a-squared Free 4.5 released!
  
  Tuning of existing features was the main focus of our development work in recent months. We have revised the Surf Protection thoroughly, so that less annoying alarm popup windows appear. With useful shortcut buttons you can now permanently allow or block alerted hosts with a single mouse click.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.49/10 - Date: 5/13/2009
• Honest scammer: Insider Chat with Nigeria Connection!
  
  The Nigeria Connection is still earning millions each year with a very simple email scam: Users all over the world are asked to help smuggle huge sums of money out of Africa via their bank accounts in return for large commissions. Anyone taking up this offer ends up poorer and not richer for the experience. Mike Nash, boss of the Australian security company Tall Emu, had a surprisingly open Chat session with the Nigeria Connection.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.09/10 - Date: 3/26/2009
• Emsi Software and Tall Emu announce a new technology alliance
  
  Cooperation instead of competition: Emsi Software in Austria and Tall Emu in Australia have announced a new and very close technology partnership. Both companies produce security software and have such a similar orientation and philosophy in this area that cooperation offers only advantages to both sides. The first result of this is that a-squared Free is now immediately available for downloading bundled together with the Online Armor Free firewall.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.06/10 - Date: 3/6/2009
• Illegal parking triggers a new virus attack!
  
  Emsi Software, provider of the a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0 protection software, warns of a new type of virus attack that, up to now, has only been used in the USA. In this case, after returning from shopping, drivers find a parking ticket on their windscreen. The drivers are then supposed to fetch the details of the illegal parking, and the penalties incurred, from a particular website. Drivers who actually follow the printed link are then promptly attacked and receive new Malware on their PCs.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.42/10 - Date: 2/6/2009
• Conficker Worm Alert!
  
  The Conficker Worm has shocked PC security experts. Over nine million computers are supposed to be already infected. One million new computers are being added to this every day. The solution to the problem: The free program a-squared Free 4.0 checks whether Conficker is already present on the computer. In the worst case, the free program immediately removes the security risk.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.46/10 - Date: 1/22/2009
• New article: On the sense and senselessness of Malware cleaning
  
  Whether it even makes sense to clean infected computers is a topic of repeated heated discussion in the IT security world. Questions such as -Can I ever really trust a computer again once it has been infected?- or -Is it technically possible to completely clean a system?- always come to the forefront of these discussions.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 8.99/10 - Date: 12/4/2008
• Side blows of a new threat: Rogue Anti-Spyware
  
  Hackers and malware programmers have always been very creative about finding news ways to attack your computer. The point of this is not always to spy out new vulnerable spots (exploits) or to infiltrate trojans, nor to develop more efficient disguise functions. At the moment, fake anti-spyware programs are one threat among others that is spreading rapidly. Of course the evil has a name: Rogue Anti-Spyware.
  Author: Thomas Günther - User-Rating: 9.32/10 - Date: 11/11/2008
• New a-squared Anti-Malware Tutorial
  
  These instructions for a-squared Anti-Malware relate to software version 4.0 and provide an easy to understand explanation of how to install and configure Anti-Malware.
  Author: Christian Peters - User-Rating: 9.06/10 - Date: 10/19/2008
• a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0 available!
  
  The most important changes: A second antivirus-scanengine, a new surf protection to block harmful websites and hundreds of detail improvements.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: Not rated - Date: 10/5/2008
• New article: Data under threat - how to backup data?
  
  This guest article by Flavius Saracut deals with the common data loss risks and how you can avoid them by doing data backups.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 7.51/10 - Date: 7/8/2008
• New article: Anonymous in the Internet?
  
  This guest article by Frank Richter (www.security-dome.eu German) deals with questions such as "Is it possible to navigate the Internet anonymously?" and "What anonymization methods can be used to leave fewer traces without endangering my own security?".
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.14/10 - Date: 5/27/2008
• Dictionary of Computer Security Terms
  
  When browsing the Emsi Software web pages you may encounter terms that need further explanation. These terms are explained in the following short reference. All terms with hyperlinks have a more detailed article available.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.35/10 - Date: 5/1/2008
• a-squared Anti-Malware and a-squared Free 3.5 released!
  
  Two a-squared products have entered the next generation. Versions 3.5 of a-squared Anti-Malware and a-squared Free are now available. They protect your system from Trojans, Worms, Keyloggers, Dialers, Rootkits and Spyware.
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: 9.31/10 - Date: 4/15/2008
• New: a-squared Emergency USB Stick (1 GB)
  
  Plug in and scan the PC for Malware - without installation
  Author: Christian Mairoll - User-Rating: Not rated - Date: 4/2/2008

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