http://www.emsisoft.orges-es2003-2005 Emsi Software GmbHWed, 10 Mar 2010 11:48:38 GMThttp://backend.userland.com/rssEmsisoft Websiteinfo@emsisoft.comwebmaster@emsisoft.comCurrent Malware alerts, security articles and a� news60http://www.emsisoft.com/images/a2_button_88x31.gifhttp://www.emsisoft.comhttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/malaware/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. mc@emsisoft.comThu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/news091127Warning of the new Russian Connection: Million dollar hoax from the Kremlin! The Epsilon Award - we are the winner! Our freeware tip: MalAware 1.0!mc@emsisoft.comSat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/news090812In 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.mc@emsisoft.comFri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/news090728The 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.mc@emsisoft.comThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec090701This 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?. mc@emsisoft.comTue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/news090513Tuning 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.mc@emsisoft.comWed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/ticker090325The 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. mc@emsisoft.comThu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/news090305Cooperation 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. mc@emsisoft.comFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/ticker090206Emsi 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. mc@emsisoft.comFri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/ticker090121The 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. mc@emsisoft.comThu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec081111Whether 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. mc@emsisoft.comThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec080923Hackers 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.tg@emsisoft.comTue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec081001These 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 christian.peters@emsisoft.comSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/software/antimalware/The most important changes: A second antivirus-scanengine, a new surf protection to block harmful websites and hundreds of detail improvements.mc@emsisoft.comSun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec080505This 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?".mc@emsisoft.comTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/software/stick/Plug in and scan the PC for Malware - without required installationmc@emsisoft.comWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news080414Two 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.mc@emsisoft.comTue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec080308These instructions for Mamutu provide an easy to understand explanation of how to install and configure Mamutu. mc@emsisoft.comWed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news080116In the last year, Emsi Software registered more new types of Malware than ever before. The famous Moore's Law, which predicts a doubling of PC performance every 24 months, also seems to apply to the Malware sector. However, in this case the number of new dangers doubles in less than 12 months.mc@emsisoft.comThu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news071111Emsi Software presenta la version final del mas reciente software de seguridad llamado Mamutu.es@emsisoft.comWed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news071025Emsisoft presenta la primera version Beta publica del mas reciente Bloqueador de comportamiento llamado Mamutu.es@emsisoft.comThu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec070820The term Federal Trojan has been dominating media reports for several months and is currently a hot topic in almost every forum. In the following article we summarize what this is all about and explain our position as a manufacturer of security software. mc@emsisoft.comWed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news070627A new version of the free professional tool for Malware hunters is now available. mc@emsisoft.comWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news070604After weeks of Beta testing we are proud to introduce a new major release of a-squared: Version 3.0 mc@emsisoft.comTue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec070503If your PC seems to have developed a mind of its own, and your Internet connection is often overloaded for no apparent reason, then you have probably caught a special type of Trojan. Inventive Malware programmers often control hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of computers with their software pests. These are known as Botnets.tg@emsisoft.comSat, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news070424Especially for students, teachers and educational institutions: a-squared Anti-Malware for only $10!tg@emsisoft.comWed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec070120As usual, the term "Traces" comes from English computer terminology and means "tracks" or "indications" in this context. To explain exactly what this means, we will first make a small excursion into the world of Malware extermination.mc@emsisoft.comSun, 21 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news061212a-squared is now three years old! a-squared first saw the light of the computer world and began its fight against all types of Malware on 10.12.2003.mc@emsisoft.comThu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news061108New Hosts file monitoring provides more security against Phishing.mc@emsisoft.comThu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec061108The topic of computer security is so complex that even the most advanced users are not aware of all the possible Malware hiding places. The Hosts file is one of the lesser known possibilities. This can be especially misused for so-called Pharming attacks, a special form of Phishing. tg@emsisoft.comWed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec061010This tutorial uses a number of examples to explain how a Malware specialist would go about manually examining a computer for Malware infection.mc@emsisoft.comThu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec060926Many a-squared users find so-called Riskware on their computer when scanning for Malware. Those who are not familiar with the many special terms and meanings of the computer world may trip over this somewhat and place software in quarantine that is probably not damaging and which was intentionally installed. With this article from the a-squared knowledge base we would like to provide a more detailed explanation of exactly what Riskware is. tg@emsisoft.comWed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news060915This anti-dialer tool protects you from unwanted modem connections that can be very expensive for the user. One too many clicks on “OK” in the Internet can create a big shock for you in the next telephone bill. The inexperienced Internet surfer has caught a so-called “Dialer”. mc@emsisoft.comMon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news060830/The free system analysis tool provides a sensibly combined overview of all the relevant information needed for recognizing and eliminating Malware - with Online analysis, a new user interface, and a quarantine feature. mc@emsisoft.comSat, 02 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/software/freeFour new scan types, analysis of packed archive files, new quarantine, scan whitelist for folders and malware names, completely new user interface and a better performance and no user registration required any longer.mc@emsisoft.comThu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/software/download/Ya se encuentra disponible para descargar la version final de a-squared Anti-Malware 2.0.es@emsisoft.comTue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec060324Hace no mucho que un nuevo termino circula en internet: Rootkits. Lo que para un no experto podria no significar mucho, en realidad es una otra amenaza... es@emsisoft.comSat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news060331Busca y remueve el Malware de tu ordenador de una manera rapida y facil, directamente desde tu navegador sin descargas tediosas ni instalaciones. a-squared no solo reconoce Spyware sino que tambien Troyanos, Puertas traseras, Keyloggers, Gusanos, Marcadores, Herramientas de Hacking, Rootkits, Cookies y programas de riesgo (Riskware) con una cobertura optima de los riesgos que hoy en dia circulan en la red. es@emsisoft.comFri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec060411Si intentas comprender los pormenores de los sistemas operativos de Microsoft, o si escuchas a los expertos en sus convesaciones sobre los detalles de su software, tarde o temprano te toparas con el termino "Registro". Muchos usuarios saben que editar el registro con frecunecia llevara, inevitablemente, a que Windows deje de funcionar, pero.. que es este registro? es@emsisoft.comFri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news060503Ahora puedes recibir las noticias de a-squared en vivo en tu PC. Ahora ofrecemos una nueva funcion para los usuarios de RSS: el Noticiero de a-squared. es@emsisoft.comFri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.com/es/kb/articles/ticker060102Debido a un error en el modulo de visualizacion de imagenes WFM puede ser ejecutado codigo danino contenido en el archivo. Aun viendo la previsualizacion de un WFM camuflado como una imagen JPG puede ser instalado un backdoor en su PC. El buscador de a-squared detecta estos archivos manipulados como Exploit.Win32.WMF.es@emsisoft.comFri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec060510Mas alla de ser unos bizcochos deliciosos, las "Cookies" o galletas, son un aspecto conocido para mucha gente del mundo del ordenador. Sin embargo, muy poca gente sabe exactamente que significan esos terminos y como funcionan. Esta es una razon suficiente para nosotros para examinar en profundidad este topico tan importante e interesante que forma parte del dia a dia de internet.es@emsisoft.comWed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/ticker051017Las primeras explotaciones a las falencias en la seguridad de Windows han hecho que se emitieran advertencias. Estas falencias pueden dejar que los atacantes tomen completo control de tu ordenador.es@emsisoft.comMon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/ticker050817Las últimas variables del gusano Mytob utilizan una vulnerabilidad en la interfase de Plug&Play de Windows para infectar los sistemas Windows. A-squared detecta el gusano como Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.cd, Mytob.cf, Mytob.ch y al troyano de puerta trasera automáticamente instalado como Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.et. es@emsisoft.comMon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec050623La palabra espía trae inmediatamente a la mente, misteriosas señoritas y caballeros caminando sigilosmente, con su capucha cubriendo parte de su cara. Entonces, que hace este termino rondando en el gentil mundo de los ordenadores e internet?es@emsisoft.comFri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/tec050629Es un hecho que toda entidad en este mundo tiene 2 caras: una benigna y la otra maligna. Esta dualidad puede ser hallada virtualmente en casi todo. Los gusanos no son sino otro ejemplo de la genialidad del lado oscuro del hombre.es@emsisoft.comFri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/ticker050601En estos últimos días nada ha acaparado tanta atención en el mundo de los ordenadores como el epionaje cometido con un troyano especialmente escrito conocido como "Hotworld". "Hotworld" no es un caso único. En el pasado muchos troyanos, nuevos o modificados, han sido usados para "espiar" en compañías.es@emsisoft.comFri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/news050514Con la última actualización, el escáner a-squared detecta Cookies de Rastreo. Los Cookies son pequeños archivos de información que pueden ser almacenados en su ordenador por medio de su navegador a pedido de los sitios web que visita.es@emsisoft.comSun, 15 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.emsisoft.es/es/kb/articles/ticker050308Ha llegado una nueva variante del gusano Sober. Como sus predecesores Sober.L se distribuye como adjunto de email, enviado a todas las direcciones de email encontradas en el disco duro de la víctima. Aunque el archivo ejecutable se encuentra comprimido en un archivo .ZIP, muchos usuarios lo abren y lo activan de todas formas. es@emsisoft.comTue, 08 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT