Application Install Guide

New Norton AntiBot & Ad-Aware 2007

Aimed as a supplement to its own SONAR technology and using technology from Sana Security, Symantec released the standalone Norton AntiBot beta in early June. AntiBot runs in the background (Symantec says it doesn’t conflict with other malware-fighting apps) but doesn’t use the traditional signature approach to sniff out viruses. Rather, it keeps an eye on programs’ behaviors, noting keystroke logging, Web sites they try to reach, Registry changes, and more. Symantec isn’t offering tech ...

FlexiSPY Your Devices

A company called Vervata has released new Pro and Light versions of its FlexiSPY software for BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Nokia Series 60 phones. Running invisibly in the background and accessible only via “secret code,” both versions track all SMS messages, call logs, email, and device location, uploading the info to a Web-accessible company server for “viewing and analysis.” Pro additionally lets you turn on a phone’s microphone from any other phone. Yikes. Unethical? Not accordi...