Anti-virus software

Anti-virus protection: CBI books 6 firms for installing malware on people's computers

Acting on a complaint from Microsoft India, the CBI has busted a racket, booking six private firms that were allegedly installing malware on people's computers in the name of providing anti-virus protection against bogus security issues flagged through pop-up messages.

Sep 17, 2020, 22:11 PM IST

Britain issues warning over Russian anti-virus software

The British government has issued a fresh warning about the security risks of using Russian anti-virus software.

Dec 02, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Symantec, Kaspersky downplay Beijing effort to exclude products

Kaspersky confirmed on Monday that authorities in Beijing had moved to restrict government purchases of software from non-Chinese companies.

Aug 05, 2014, 09:28 AM IST

Beijing to bar Symantec, Kaspersky anti-virus in procurement: Report

Kaspersky spokesman Alejandro Arango said: "We are investigating and engaging in conversations with Chinese authorities about this matter. It is too premature to go into any additional details at this time."

Aug 04, 2014, 08:35 AM IST