One company, Bit9, is predicting that every desktop will soon only allow known good files to load, instead of using resources to block unknown files. And many of the antivirus products are using community feedback to determine reputation. So if 1,500 users are showing this file on their PC, then Symantec, for example, is going to be more inclined to say that file probably should be on a… news.cnet.com http://news.cnet.com/8301-10789_3-10103950-57.html?part=rss Bookmark It
Microsoft announced its plans to offer a new consumer security offering focused on core anti- malware protection, code-named “Morro,” that would replace Window Live OneCare, with no impact whatsoever on the company’s current enterprise grade security products. “So, people may ask how does ‘Morro’ compare to Forefront Client Security?
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AV-Comparatives Performance Test AV-Comparatives has released a test report comparing antivirus performance during boot, file copy and file compression. To access the report, go to av-comparatives.org, click on Comparatives, and scroll down to the Performance Test report. I’m always disappointed that the tests focus on consumer products (although Sophos is included
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