The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

No one in cybersecurity refers to “antivirus” protection any more. The technology that corrals malicious software circulating through desktop PCs, laptops and mobile devices has evolved into a multi-layered security technology referred to as ‘endpoint security.’. This designation change unfolded a few years back.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. That will likely require technology licensing arrangements for some time to come. Those features are even trickling down to the consumer market. Bitdefender.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

To help you cut through the noise, weve curated a list of 20 top cybersecurity technology providers that stand out for their innovation, impact, and effectiveness. billion in revenue, Trend Micro continues growing steadily past its first-gen antivirus vendor status. This also helps Fortinet make inroads into small business markets.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Notable cybersecurity exits for the company include AVG Technologies, Cognitive Security, OpenDNS, and Carbon Black. AllegisCyber Capital. Evolution Equity Partners. EEP Investments.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Started in 1987, the telecommunications provider has become a multinational technology whale. At just $42M, Huawei added HexaTier’s patented technology offering cloud-based databases (DBaaS) security via a reverse proxy on endpoints. McAfee is widely known for bringing the first antivirus software to market.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES or the Advanced Encryption Standard was adopted in 2001 by the US National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST) as the standard for symmetric encryption. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proclaimed the need for “responsible encryption” that can be unlocked by technology companies under a court order.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A 2020 study of pentesting projects from Positive Technologies revealed that external attackers could breach 93% of company networks , with 71% being vulnerable even to novice-level hackers. Though polite, the Creeper was still an annoyance to some, and in 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first antivirus software , called Reaper.

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