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Here we go again with virus hunting

Posted on January 5, 2011 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Here we go again with virus hunting

Viruses are everywhere in this day. They slip past the defenses we put up, mess with our system, and even steal our information. Its a billion dollar black market for some, a set of hi-jinx for others. For me, its a thorn in my side. 75 to 90 percent of the SMB calls I go…

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Goodbye One Care, Hello Microsoft Morro

Posted on June 11, 2009 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Goodbye One Care, Hello Microsoft Morro

Back in March, Microsoft announced that Live One Care, a suite of security products, was going the way of the dinosaurs. Vendors such as Symantec and McAffe rejoiced that they didn’t have to go up against the 900 pound gorilla, and everything seemed to be fine with the world. Everything was back in its proper…

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Symantec SMB solution

Posted on April 22, 2009 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Symantec SMB solution

It is being reported that Symantec is coming out with a new SMB version of Endpoint Protection. Pardon me if I don’t start jumping for joy. I do install a lot of Symantec for clients, and I have dealt with their current Endpoint SMB solution. It does work, but at a very high cost. The…

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