antivirus

Singapore’s Acronis appoints former GoDaddy exec as CEO

Singapore’s Acronis appoints former GoDaddy exec as CEO

Patrick Pulvermueller will develop cloud-based go-to-market strategies, particularly through service providers, resale channels, and strategic alliances.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read
Mobile games in Asia now have a Safe Gaming Alliance

Mobile games in Asia now have a Safe Gaming Alliance

According to a press release by Trend Micro, Asian gamers just don’t care about their mobile security. And so the security software provider is spearheading a “Safe Gaming Alliance” aimed
Mary-Anne Lee · · 2 min read
Baidu escalates war with Qihoo, launches antivirus app for Android phones

Baidu escalates war with Qihoo, launches antivirus app for Android phones

Baidu and Qihoo have been on a collision course since last summer when Qihoo launched its search engine. Ever since, the two Chinese web giants have been stepping on each
Steven Millward · · 2 min read
China’s Qihoo invests $25 million in Brazilian maker of antivirus apps

China’s Qihoo invests $25 million in Brazilian maker of antivirus apps

Just one day after investing in a Japanese gaming company, China’s Qihoo (NYSE:QIHU) is splashing the cash yet again. This time Qihoo has put $25 million into the Brazilian startup
Steven Millward · · 2 min read

In a battle over pre-installed apps, Qihoo makes a new enemy in Xiaomi

China’s most combative web company, Qihoo (NYSE:QIHU), has yet another enemy. The web portal and search engine company has ruffled the feathers of Xiaomi, the startup phone-maker that aims to
Steven Millward · · 2 min read

Baidu Takes Another Swipe at Qihoo, Launches Baidu Guard

Earlier this week, Baidu launched its Chinese antivirus suite, taking a strong step directly into Qihoo 360’s territory. Yesterday, the company pushed even further into Qihoo’s market, launching the beta
C. Custer · · 1 min read

In 2012, Vietnam Lost Almost $400 Million Due to Viruses?

via techtricksworld.com According to ICTNews, BKAV, Vietnam’s leading anti-virus software company, has reported that Vietnamese people lost almost $400 million due to viruses. It may just be BKAV tooting its
Anh-Minh Do · · 2 min read

Qihoo Sees Record User Numbers (457 Million) But Falling Income in Q1

Qihoo’s new search engine emerged nearly one year ago. China’s Qihoo (NYSE:QIHU), a software maker and web portal turned search engine, has reported its Q1 2013 financials this morning. The
Steven Millward · · 2 min read

Baidu and Tencent Thought to be Vying to Acquire Mobile Antivirus Expert

Antivirus products and services have been a renewed battleground in China in the past couple of years, enveloping several of the country’s top web businesses. According to rumors in the
Steven Millward · · 2 min read

Qihoo Loses Tencent Lawsuit (Again), Must Pay Fine and Show Frontpage Apology (Again)

A web-based battle between two Chinese internet giants that dates back to 2010 is finally being put to rest today. Sort of. The Guangdong Higher People’s Court has this afternoon
Steven Millward · · 2 min read