McAfee will compensate users after a faulty update crashed Windows XP PCs, offering reimbursements and free subscription extensions to those affected.
Today, more than 88% of all email sent is either unwanted spam or malicious email, such as blended email attacks.
Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.
Security specialist ESP has undergone a change of ownership with founder John King handing over the company keys to new owner Richard Crabb.