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Combat new and unknown threats with the right knowledge (continued). If you are unable to see the images, add the domain @email.pctools.com to your Safe Sender list or view online http://email.pctools.com/servlet/ff/c?iJltkQAAWQSVkljLHujpiiLjqnLgLjHtxtpklkQkhmjJLMhjnLQgLlVaVgVBYSUYD Improving our "security savvy" continued...... In this edition we'll be covering: Heuristics - Psychology 101? Blog Safari – stay in touch with what's happening in the wild PC Tools at 2009 Virus Bulletin Conference Heuristics - Psychology 101? No, this isn't an introductory Psychology lesson! Heuristics is a term used to describe the different types of anti-malware technology. Anti-Malware technology comes in two main forms, signature and behavioral based protection. Signature based protection PC Tools use a variety of signature types, the most effective being generic or smart Sliding Fit Signatures (SFS). Generic signatures can detect numerous malware files with one signature. This is achieved through the analysis work of the PC Tools research team. They focus on malware families, looking in collected sample files for similar code that malware files in the same family have in common. This means PC Tools can effectively detect threats known to frequently modify and so catering for the significant number of threat variants in the wild. This technology is present in Spyware Doctor™ , Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus and PC Tools Internet Security™ and delivers better protection against the latest threat outbreaks. Important Tip: Schedule regular Smart Updates and keep your subscription up-to-date to ensure you have the latest signatures to identify malware. Behavioral Protection Behavioral protection analyzes the processes at the system level of your PC, constantly monitoring for suspicious activity. If detected the process is immediately terminated and quarantined. ThreatFire™ with ActiveDefense Technology is our behavioral based protection. It's used in Spyware Doctor and PC Tools Internet Security providing you with proactive protection against Zero-Day attacks. Ideally a combination of Signature and Behavioral Protection is your strongest defense against cybercriminals. Important Tip: The majority of malware enters your PC via the internet so effective browser protection like PC Tools Browser Defender is essential! Blog Safari – stay in touch with what's happening in the wild If you want to pick up interesting ideas, tips and tricks, the latest threat news or just connect with like-minded PC users, here's a list of Blogs we regularly update to help you stay in touch with what's happening in the wild: ThreatFire blog managed by Kurt Baumgartner http://blog.threatfire.com/ ThreatExpert blog managed by Sergei Shevchenko http://blog.threatexpert.com/ iAntiVirus blog managed by Erwin Varona http://blog.iantivirus.com/ PC Tools at 2009 Virus Bulletin Conference The Virus Bulletin 2009 , is one of the most informative anti-malware annual conferences running since 1991, is being held in Geneva, Switzerland this year. Our own Kurt Baumgartner from the PC Tools ThreatFire research team will be presenting for a third year. Kurt will be presenting on the topic "AntiRE En Masse " discussing anti reversing techniques documented in Peter Ferrie's recent set of papers published in multiple Virus Bulletin magazines over the past year. Kurt will be discussing Waledac, Koobface, Taterf/Gamepass, and other "crimeware” nailed by ThreatFire on a daily basis. P.S. Don't miss out on your opportunity to test run our 2010 Security Product Release by registering to participate in the Beta Release. Just click on the banner above and submit your email address and we'll contact you with instructions when the Beta is ready. http://email.pctools.com/servlet/cc6?iJltkQAAWQSVkljLHujpiiLjqnLgLjHtxtpklkQkhmjJLMhjnLQgLlVaVR Top Threats Below are some of the latest threats identified by PC Tools Malware Research Center : Adware.BHO.GEN Backdoor.Poison Exploit.AdobeReader Trojan.Buzus The above infections can be detected and cleaned using PC Tools Internet Security or Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus . SECURE & PROTECT REPAIR & OPTIMIZE http://email.pctools.com/servlet/cc6?iJltkQAAWQSVkljLHujpiiLjqnLgLjHtxtpklkQkhmjJLMhjnLQgLlVaVSU Spyware Doctor™ with AntiVirus Registry Mechanic™ PC Tools Internet Security™ Desktop Maestro™ This message was intended for '[email protected]' You have received this message because you are subscribed to 'PC Tools newsletter and special promotions'.Update your subscriptions | Unsubscribe | To contact us please email [email protected] PC Tools Limited Brookvale Plaza, East Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Copyright © 2009 PC Tools. All rights reserved. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Come build with us! The BlackBerry® Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart your developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and stay ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9-12, 2009. 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