New ClamAV for Windows Powered By ( immunet and sourcefire )

The new ClamAV for Windows is the result of a partnership between Immunet Corporation (http://www.immunet.com) and Sourcefire, Inc. (http://www.sourcefire.com). It is designed to provide the ClamAV community with a free Windows-specific Anti-Virus (AV) solution using an advanced Cloud-based protection mechanism.  You can use ClamAV For Windows as a stand-alone, host-based AV solution, or in conjunction with your pre-installed AV solution to provide enhanced detection for the latest malware threats.

Say goodbye to the days of watching AV software drain your memory and processing speed. Immunet’s unique Cloud-based technologies allow the ClamAV application to leverage the power of the Cloud to drive the AV engine. When you use ClamAV for Windows, you save system resources for the tasks they really want to run, like games and business applications.

ClamAV for Windows utilizes advanced Cloud-based and community-based detection methods. Developed by Immunet, these detection methods leverage the computers of your friends, family and a worldwide global community to harness their collective knowledge for securing your PC. Every time someone in this collective community encounters a threat, everyone else in the community gains protection from that same threat in real time. You no longer have to rely on the isolated security of your current Anti-Virus vendor. You are able to protect your friends and family while being better protected yourself. This is exactly what we designed ClamAV for Windows to do. By providing a fast and light layer of virus detection, and linking everyone in a global community, we harness a security sum that is far greater than its individual parts, we call this Collective Immunity.

Immunet placed ClamAV into their Cloud infrastructure alongside their Ethos detection engine, and several other detection technologies.  By combining all these technologies, and utilizing the power of community-based detection, we feel we have the most effective Anti-Virus technology on the market. And it only gets better with every user that installs and utilizes our technology.

Download New ClamAV :

• ClamAV for Windows 32 bit
• ClamAV for Windows 64 bit

Minimum System Requirements

1. Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7
2. A working Internet connection

Optional Requirements

1. A Facebook account
2. A Twitter account

Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0.1

Panda released a new version of Panda Cloud Antivirus, version 1.0.1. This version is basically a cumulative-fix release which incorporates Hotfix-1, Hotfix-2 and some small additional improvements.

The most notable improvement is that we have gotten rid of the initial account registration which used to be mandatory for first-time installs. Panda Cloud Antivirus will not ask for account during install anymore. Only if you want to participate in the Cloud Antivirus Support Forums will you need to create an account.

I have Cloud Antivirus 1.0 already installed. Do I need to download & install this version?
Not really. This new version incorporates hotfixes which you probably already have installed anyway. To check if you have them installed, simply browse to “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users” (XP) and you should see a subdirectory called “HF_PCA_somenumber”.

I have the hotfixes installed but I still have some problems with Panda Cloud Antivirus. Should I install this version?
Yes you might want to give it a try. Below you can find some more detail of what this version fixes which is not included in the existing hotfixes. In order to install this version on top of the one you already have, first uninstall your current version, then reboot and finally download & install the new version from http://acs.pandasoftware.com/cloud/CloudAntivirus.exe.

What’s the changelog of this version 1.0.1?

1. Preactivated version does not require account creation during install
2. Fix for certain conditions of stuck quick & full scan
3. Improved cloud-heuristic detection for unknown malware – From HF_2
4. Improved prevalence algorithms for priorization of new malware – From HF_2
5. Fix of problems scanning certain files in system directories – From HF_1
6. Fix for loss of connectivity after malware disinfection involving LSP – From HF_1
7. Improved cloud-heuristic detection – From HF_1

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Apply the Critical Security Updates for Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities (MS10-002 – Critical)

This cumulative security update resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The more severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. This security update is rated Critical for all supported releases of Internet Explorer.

Executive Summary

This security update resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The more severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

This security update is rated Critical for all supported releases of Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1, Internet Explorer 7, and Internet Explorer 8 (except Internet Explorer 6 for supported editions of Windows Server 2003). For Internet Explorer 6 for supported editions of Windows Server 2003 as listed, this update is rated Moderate.

The security update addresses these vulnerabilities by modifying the way that Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, validates input parameters, and filters HTML attributes.

This security update also addresses the vulnerability first described in Microsoft Security Advisory 979352.

Recommendation. The majority of customers have automatic updating enabled and will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871.

For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.

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Boost PC Performance with Comodo System Cleaner‏

Picture a messy room. This room may be littered with trash but also contains your valued possessions. The goal is obvious: get rid of the trash without throwing away any valuables. Now imagine an ultra-powerful vacuum that will destroy anything in its path, never to be seen again. You might think twice about where to point this vacuum! Other system cleaners have the same problem as this vacuum: good stuff gets obliterated,the same as bad stuff. In an attempt to perform some much-needed system maintenance, you could wipe out files necessary to your PC’s performance! Comodo System Cleaner has made this problem obsolete. If CSC sucks in a valued possession, you can easily reach in and take it back out again. No harm done, and your computer keeps performing solidly.

Important Features of System Cleaner

Deep cleaning of your PC’s registry
After a deep registry cleaning, Windows will be able to access the information it needs from the registry more quickly, boosting both performance and stability.

Deep cleaning of your PC’s disk drive
Eliminate the clutter inevitably built up over time in your disk drive to free up space and improve performance.

Clean-up scheduling
Enter when you’d like System Cleaner to perform a deep clean so it’s convenient for you.

SafeDelete™ and Registry Protection
Use these features to backup all your files before cleaning. When cleaning is complete, you’ll be able to make sure your PC is in perfect condition before deleting for good.

Privacy cleaning
Clear out your digital trail (cookies, cache, browsing history, and more) with the privacy cleaner to keep your private information out of the hands of others.

Extensive Windows customization tool
Alter dozens of obscure and hard-to-find Windows settings easily within Comodo System Cleaner’s interface.

Download the Portable Version:

• Windows 7 / XP / Vista 32 bit (4.96 MB)
• Windows 7 / XP / Vista 64 bit (4.77 MB)

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VirusTotal Uploader 2.0

The new version of Virus Total Uploader can make you upload any file and any running process to scan then it will show you the report directly.

How to use Virus Total Uploader:

1. Right Click > send to > Virus Total on any file that you want to upload to scan.

2. Run Virus Total Uploader icon the choose your process that you want to upload to scan.

Download VirusTotal Uploader

Virus Total Uploader

(Windows, 140KB, MD5: 9edab310d6d226164026e555a2daed97)

7 Must Have – Free Software To Protect Your Laptop

Traditional computer security measures are not enough to protect your laptop and netbook. You have to pay attention on various laptop related security risks such as insecure public wireless network, laptop theft, laptop search, about which you don’t worry with your desktop computer.

Whether your laptop is stolen or not, your privacy can still be at risk by simply traveling with your laptop. The Homeland Security Department and other authority can search your laptop to look for evidences on any illegal activity and illicit materials stored on your laptop such as unlicensed songs, movies, software or unlawful images of children. However, good laptop security does not necessarily cost you money.

Here are 7 easy-to-use, useful and free software that can help you protect your laptop, your sensitive data and your privacy.

1. Encryption. TrueCrypt is a trustworthy encryption program that can protect your data against unauthorized access. www.truecrypt.org

2. Backup. Cobian Backup is backup software that can protect your data against loss. www.cobiansoft.com. An alternative is Mozy free edition, which is an online backup software with 2 Gbytes space. www.mozy.com

3. Antivirus.  ( AVG – Avira – Avast ) free edition provides protection against viruses, spyware and other malware.

4. Firewall. The built-in Windows firewall protects your laptop against hackers while you’re online. (but make sure you configured it properly)

5. Alarm. LAlarm is like a car alarm for your laptop. The software can help prevent your laptop from theft, and can also recover and destroy your data in the laptop in case of theft. www.lalarm.com

6. Tracking. Prey laptop tracking software that can locate your laptop if it is stolen. www.preyproject.com

7. File shredder. Eraser is a data sanitizing program that can permanently delete sensitive data such as passwords, Internet browse history, personal information from your laptop. www.forensicswiki.org/wiki/Eraser

MalAware 1.0 Beta – The First Cloud Malware Scanner

Cloud Antivirus 1.0 Final Release

Panda Cloud Antivirus Beta is finished. Version 1.0 is finally here!

First of many thanks to the millions of beta testers and specifically to those who have given us feedback and helped improve the product. We think we have fixed all the issues you have reported.

If you have any of the previous versions installed (Beta1, Beta2 or Beta3) do the following:
1- Uninstall your current version.
2- Reboot your computer.
3- Download version 1.0 from http://www.cloudantivirus.com and install.
4- If you already have an account from Beta3, you can use the same one. Otherwise the installer will prompt you to create a Cloud Antivirus account.

As a reminder, don’t forget to use the Panda Cloud Antivirus Technical Support Forum for posting any issues you might experience.

Thanks again for helping us create this great free antivirus !!!

http://www.cloudantivirus.com/