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- the present invention relates to application management, and more particularly to interfacing a plurality of applications.
- the Internet Because it provides access to information, and the ability to publish information, in revolutionary ways—has emerged from relative obscurity to international prominence.
- an internet is a network of networks
- the Internet is a global collection of interconnected local, mid-level, and wide-area networks that use the Internet Protocol (IP) as the network layer protocol.
- IP Internet Protocol
- the Internet embraces many local- and wide-area networks, a given local- or wide-area network may or may not form part of the Internet.
- a system, method and computer program product are provided for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface. It is initially identified as to which of a plurality of applications are installed on a computer. A status of each of the applications is then presented via a single graphical user interface.
- the identifying may include registering the applications upon the installation thereof. It may then be determined that one of the applications is not installed when such application is not registered.
- the applications may include an anti-virus application, a firewall application, a privacy service application, an anti-spam application, and/or a utilities application.
- the single graphical user interface may include a list of the applications. Still yet, the single graphical user interface may include a plurality of status indicators adjacent to each of the applications in the list. Each status indicator may indicate whether the corresponding application is installed. Moreover, each status indicator may indicate whether the corresponding application is enabled. Still yet, each status indicator may indicate whether a subscription associated with the corresponding application is expired. As an option, each status indicator may be color coded.
- Another system, method and computer program product are provided for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface.
- a status of a plurality of applications installed on a computer may initially be identified.
- a visual indication as to the status of each of the applications may be displayed via a single graphical user interface.
- the status may include installed, not installed, expired, enabled, disabled, etc.
- the visual indication may include a textual description of the status, a color coded representation of the status, and/or an icon representing the status.
- Still another system, method and computer program product are provided for managing a plurality of applications. It is initially identified as to which of a plurality of applications are installed on a computer. A user is then allowed access to each of the applications via a single graphical user interface.
- the graphical user interface may include a home page for displaying a visual indication as to the status of each of the applications. Still yet, the graphical user interface may include a plurality of selection icons for allowing access to a plurality of windows associated with each of the applications. Optionally, such windows may each include access to functionality associated with the corresponding one of the applications.
- Still another system, method and computer program product are provided for tailoring a multi-application managing interface.
- a multi-application managing interface To accomplish this, provided is a plurality of fields associated with a plurality of aspects of a multi-application managing interface. Such fields are subsequently filled with content tailored to an entity including a multiplicity of computers each equipped with the multi-application managing interface.
- the multi-application managing interface may be displayed on the computers with the content.
- Still another system, method and computer program product are provided for selling application-services via a single interface. Initially, a status of a plurality of applications installed on a computer is identified. The status of each of the applications is then presented via a single graphical user interface. A purchase link is conditionally displayed with the status based on the status of the applications on the computer. Such purchase link may be capable of being utilized by a user of the computer to purchase a service associated with the applications via the network.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a network architecture, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 2 shows a representative hardware environment that may be associated with the data server computers and/or end user computers of FIG. 1 , in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a system adapted for interfacing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a method for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary single graphical user interface for managing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary anti-virus application window associated with an anti-virus application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary firewall application window associated with a firewall application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary privacy service application window associated with a privacy service application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary anti-spam application window associated with an anti-spam application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a method for displaying a status of a security application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface for displaying a status of at least one security application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 12 illustrates a method for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary security alert for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface for selling application-related services, in accordance with one embodiment.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface tailored to manage a plurality of related applications of a specific entity (i.e. company, organization, etc.), in accordance with one embodiment.
- entity i.e. company, organization, etc.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a network architecture 100 , in accordance with one embodiment.
- a plurality of networks 102 is provided.
- the networks 102 may each take any form including, but not limited to a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN) such as the Internet, etc.
- LAN local area network
- WAN wide area network
- Coupled to the networks 102 are data server computers 104 which are capable of communicating over the networks 102 . Also coupled to the networks 102 and the data server computers 104 is a plurality of end user computers 106 . In order to facilitate communication among the networks 102 , at least one gateway or router 108 is optionally coupled therebetween. It should be noted that each of the foregoing network devices as well as any other unillustrated devices may be interconnected by way of a plurality of network segments.
- FIG. 2 shows a representative hardware environment that may be associated with the data server computers 104 and/or end user computers 106 of FIG. 1 , in accordance with one embodiment.
- Such figure illustrates a typical hardware configuration of a workstation in accordance with a preferred embodiment having a central processing unit 210 , such as a microprocessor, and a number of other units interconnected via a system bus 212 .
- a central processing unit 210 such as a microprocessor
- the workstation shown in FIG. 2 includes a Random Access Memory (RAM) 214 , Read Only Memory (ROM) 216 , an I/O adapter 218 for connecting peripheral devices such as disk storage units 220 to the bus 212 , a user interface adapter 222 for connecting a keyboard 224 , a mouse 226 , a speaker 228 , a microphone 232 , and/or other user interface devices such as a touch screen (not shown) to the bus 212 , communication adapter 234 for connecting the workstation to a communication network 235 (e.g., a data processing network) and a display adapter 236 for connecting the bus 212 to a display device 238 .
- a communication network 235 e.g., a data processing network
- display adapter 236 for connecting the bus 212 to a display device 238 .
- the workstation may have resident thereon any desired operating system. It will be appreciated that a preferred embodiment may also be implemented on platforms and operating systems other than those mentioned. A preferred embodiment may be written using JAVA, C, and/or C++ language, or other programming languages, along with an object oriented programming methodology. Object oriented programming (OOP) has become increasingly used to develop complex applications.
- OOP Object oriented programming
- FIG. 3 illustrates a system 300 adapted for interfacing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present system 300 may be implemented in the context of the architecture of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the system 300 may be implemented in any desired context.
- such applications 301 may include any type of application program or computer code.
- the applications 301 may optionally be security related.
- the applications 301 may be related to any other aspects such as business, maintenance, entertainment, etc.
- the applications may be related by the virtue of being associated with a similar aspect, purpose, etc.
- the applications 301 may include an anti-virus application 302 , a firewall application 304 , a privacy service application 308 , an anti-spam application 306 , and any other related application 310 (i.e. a utilities application, etc.).
- the anti-virus application 302 may be capable of scanning for viruses or other malicious code by comparing virus signature files with data located in memory or being transmitted via a network; and taking any appropriate response (i.e. quarantine data, delete data, clean data, alert user, etc.).
- the firewall application 304 may be capable of blocking or alerting a user of accesses to a computer based on a predetermined set of rules or policies.
- the privacy service application 308 may be capable of protecting personal information on a computer and preventing the same from being shared. Still yet, the privacy service application 308 may be capable of preventing certain users from accessing predetermined content on a network such as the Internet. Moreover, the anti-spam application 306 may be capable of filtering electronic mail messages based on a predetermined rule set to prevent the receipt (or delivery) of unwanted e-mail.
- any other related application 310 may be included in the group of applications 301 .
- a utilities application may be included for executing various maintenance tasks associated with a computer (i.e. cleaning files, optimizing memory, etc.).
- an interface 312 may include any specific method, technique or protocol by which an application program can communicate with an operating system or another application.
- such interface 312 may include an application program interface.
- the interface 312 may further include a graphical user interface for allowing access to the various applications 301 .
- a graphical user interface for allowing access to the various applications 301 .
- Such graphical user interface may further be used for indicating a status of the applications 301 . More information relating to such graphical user interface will be set forth hereinafter in greater detail.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a method 400 for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present method 400 may be implemented in the context of the system 300 of FIG. 3 .
- the method 400 may be carried out in any desired environment.
- operation 402 it is determined which of a plurality of applications are installed on a computer.
- the identification of the installed applications may be carried out in any desired manner. For example, a simple scan of the computer may be initiated. Moreover, such identification may involve the registration of the applications upon the installation thereof. It may then be determined that one of the applications is installed or not based on whether such application is registered. Optionally, such registration may involve an application program interface such as that mentioned during reference to FIG. 3 .
- operation 402 may be carried out in any desired manner capable of identifying which applications are currently installed. Moreover, in a situation where the applications are simultaneously installed in the form of a suite, such identification may be simplified.
- a status of each of the applications is presented via a single graphical user interface.
- Such single graphical user interface may take any desired form capable of simultaneously conveying a status of each of the applications.
- such status may be displayed via a home page of the single graphical user interface.
- Such home page may include a “main” page or interface associated with the graphical user interface. More information regarding an exemplary single graphical user interface that may be used in the context of the present method 400 will be set forth during reference to subsequent figures.
- a plurality of selection icons may be displayed, where the selection icons are associated with a plurality of windows.
- Such windows may each correspond with one of the applications, for reasons that will soon become apparent.
- selection icons may include any visual entity that is displayed and is capable of being selected by a user.
- windows may include any frame, portion, subset, or page associated with the graphical user interface and corresponding with one of the applications.
- each of the windows may include access to functionality associated with the corresponding application. Thus, a user is provided access to such functionality conveniently from the graphical user interface. Note operation 410 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary single graphical user interface 500 for managing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment.
- graphical user interface 500 may be used in the context of the system 300 and method 400 of FIGS. 3 and 4 , respectively.
- the various features of the graphical user interface 500 may be used in any desired manner.
- the graphical user interface may include a home page 512 and a plurality of selection icons 514 for allowing access to a plurality of windows (not shown) associated with each of the applications.
- windows may each include access to functionality associated with the corresponding one of the related applications. More information relating to such application-specific windows will be set forth in greater detail during reference to subsequent figures.
- the home page 512 may be adapted for displaying a visual indication as to the status of each of the applications, along with various other information.
- a security index 516 may be provided for indicating a level of risk associated with various aspects (i.e. security aspects) of a computer or networking environment. More information relating to such security index 516 will be set forth in greater detail during reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 .
- general information and alerts displayed in separate frames 518 As will soon become apparent, both the general information and alerts may be pushed from a server and further provide various options to a user.
- the general information may involve dynamic functionality that changes over time, and pushed from a server to a plurality of clients.
- the home page 512 may include a general update icon 520 , a general additional information icon 522 , a general support icon 524 , and a general help icon 526 .
- the home page 512 of the single graphical user interface 500 may include a list 502 of a plurality of applications 504 . Still yet, the single graphical user interface 500 may include a plurality of status indicators 506 adjacent to each of the applications 504 in the list 502 .
- Each status indicator 506 may indicate whether the corresponding application is installed. Moreover, each status indicator 506 may indicate whether the corresponding application is enabled. Still yet, each status indicator 506 may indicate whether a subscription associated with the corresponding application is expired. While this is shown to be accomplished using text, it should be noted that such status may be conveyed in any desired manner. As an option, each status indicator 506 may be color coded. For example, an icon may be included as a status indicator 506 , as shown. In use, such icon may exhibit a red color to reflect the fact that an application is not installed, disabled or expired (i.e. security vulnerability present); and a green color may indicate that the application is installed and/or running (i.e. protection present). Still yet, an amber color may be used to reflect caution or some intermediate degree of vulnerability.
- the status indicator 506 may include any combination of textual, graphic, numeric visuals that indicates a status of the applications 504 .
- such status may include installed, not installed, expired, enabled, disabled, version number or any other conceivable state of the applications.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary anti-virus application window 600 associated with an anti-virus application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present window 600 may be displayed in the context of the interface 500 of FIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of the selection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408 - 410 of the method 400 FIG. 4 .
- the window 600 may be used out in any desired environment.
- the anti-virus application window 600 may include a control frame 602 including an enable/disable icon 604 for selectively enabling/disabling the anti-virus application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided in such control frame 602 are an application-specific help icon 606 and an application-specific information icon 608 . Similar to the home page of FIG. 5 , the anti-virus application window 600 may include a general update icon 620 , a general additional information icon 622 , a general support icon 624 , and a general help icon 626 .
- the anti-virus application window 600 may include a scan icon 630 for scanning data on the computer.
- a rescue disk icon 632 is provided for creating a rescue disk capable of rebooting a computer after being infected by a virus.
- a quarantine icon 634 is provided for situating an allegedly or known to be infected file in a quarantine area.
- a configure icon 636 for modifying various options associated with the anti-virus application.
- a virus map icon 638 may be used to view concentrations of infected data and sources of viruses on a world map.
- a virus information icon 640 may be used to locate general information regarding various viruses.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary firewall application window 700 associated with a firewall application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present window 700 may be displayed in the context of the interface 500 of FIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of the selection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408 - 410 of the method 400 FIG. 4 .
- the window 700 may be used out in any desired environment.
- the firewall application window 700 may include a control frame 702 including an enable/disable icon 704 for selectively enabling/disabling the firewall application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided in such control frame 702 are an application-specific help icon 706 and an application-specific information icon 708 . Similar to the home page of FIG. 5 , the firewall application window 700 may include a general update icon 720 , a general additional information icon 722 , a general support icon 724 , and a general help icon 726 .
- the firewall application window 700 may include a firewall summary icon 730 for viewing a non-technical report of firewall activity.
- an event log icon 732 may be provided for viewing a technical highly-detailed report of the firewall activity.
- An attack may be traced on a map utilizing a track icon 734 .
- the firewall application may be configured and tested utilizing a firewall configure icon 736 and firewall test icon 738 , respectively.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary privacy service application window 800 associated with a privacy service application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present window 800 may be displayed in the context of the interface 500 of FIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of the selection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408 - 410 of the method 400 FIG. 4 .
- the window 800 may be used out in any desired environment.
- the privacy service application window 800 may include a control frame 802 including an enable/disable icon 804 for selectively enabling/disabling the privacy service application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided in such control frame 802 are an application-specific help icon 806 and an application-specific information icon 808 . Similar to the home page of FIG. 5 , the privacy service application window 800 may include a general update icon 820 , a general additional information icon 822 , a general support icon 824 , and a general help icon 826 .
- the privacy service application window 800 may further include a sign out icon 830 for signing out a current user so that a next user can use a computer. This is important since the privacy service application may selectively block content based on a user profile. Moreover, a report icon 832 may be included to report Internet-related crimes via a network. Still yet, the privacy service application may be configured utilizing a configure icon 834 . A privacy information icon 836 may be used to obtain additional information relating to various privacy-related subjects (i.e. On-line chatting, etc.).
- FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary anti-spam application window 900 associated with an anti-spam application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present window 900 may be displayed in the context of the interface 500 of FIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of the selection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408 - 410 of the method 400 FIG. 4 .
- the window 900 may be used out in any desired environment.
- the anti-spam application window 900 may include a control frame 902 including an enable/disable icon 804 for selectively enabling/disabling the anti-spam application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided in such control frame 902 are an application-specific help icon 906 and an application-specific information icon 908 . Similar to the home page of FIG. 5 , the anti-spam application window 900 may include a general update icon 920 , a general additional information icon 922 , a general support icon 924 , and a general help icon 926 .
- the anti-spam application window 900 may further include a blocked e-mail icon 930 adapted for allowing a user to view e-mail that has been blocked by the anti-spam application.
- the anti-spam application may be configured utilizing a configure icon 932 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates a method 1000 for displaying a status of a security application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present method 1000 may be implemented in the context of the system 300 of FIG. 3 .
- the method 1000 may be carried out in any desired environment.
- a status of at least one security application is identified.
- the status of a plurality of applications may be identified.
- the status may include installed, not installed, expired, enabled, disabled, version number, update status or any other conceivable state of each application.
- an individual index representative of a degree of risk associated with the status of each security application is calculated.
- one individual index may be calculated for each security application or, in other words, a plurality of indices may be calculated for multiple security applications.
- each individual index may be calculated using a plurality of aspects of the status of the associated security application.
- a signature file of the security application and/or a version of the security application may be used to calculate the individual index. More information regarding exemplary techniques of calculating the indices will be set forth in greater detail during reference to FIG. 11 and Appendix A.
- each index may include a number between one (1) and ten (10).
- each index may include any alphanumeric range or merely include symbols, etc.
- an overall index may be calculated which is representative of a degree of risk associated with the collective status of the security applications. Note operation 1004 .
- such calculation may include a weighted average of the individual indices associated with each of the security applications.
- each individual index and/or the overall index are displayed.
- the indices may be displayed alphanumerically, graphically, utilizing a bar-graph, utilizing a color coding, etc.
- the color coding may correlate with the degree of risk associated with the status, as will soon become apparent during the description of the exemplary interface of the following figure.
- FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface 1100 for displaying a status of at least one security application, in accordance with one embodiment.
- graphical user interface 1100 may be used in the context of the system 300 and method 1000 of FIGS. 3 and 10 , respectively.
- the various features of the graphical user interface 1100 may be used in any desired manner.
- two versions 1102 , 1104 of the graphical user interface 1100 are shown to reflect different statuses of the various applications associated therewith.
- Included with the graphical user interface 1100 is a plurality of bar graphs 1106 each associated with a corresponding application.
- the size of each bar graph 1106 is commensurate with a numerical index 1108 associated therewith, and optionally positioned adjacent thereto.
- each bar graph 1106 may be color-coded. Specifically, the color of each bar graph 1106 may be based on the associated numerical index 1108 .
- each bar graph 1106 may include a red color upon the numerical index 1108 falling below a predetermined numerical index threshold, thus representing a high degree of risk associated with the current status of the associated application.
- each bar graph 1106 may include a green color upon the numerical index 1108 rising above a predetermined numerical index threshold, thus representing a low degree of risk associated with the current status of the associated application.
- both an overall index and individual indices are provided with the graphical user interface 1100 .
- the various indices may be calculated in a variety of ways.
- an index associated with the status of an anti-virus security application may reflect a signature file of the anti-virus security application and/or a version of the anti-virus security application.
- such index may be calculated using a weighted average of a plurality of aspects of the anti-virus security application including the signature file of the anti-virus security application and the version of the anti-virus security application.
- the index may reflect a version of the firewall security application.
- the index may reflect a version of the privacy service security application.
- index includes an overall index reflecting a plurality of security applications
- overall index may be calculated using a weighted average of a plurality of separate indices associated with each of the security applications.
- the various indices 1106 shown with the two versions 1102 , 1104 of the graphical user interface 1100 are clearly different due to the dependence of the status of the related applications. See such application statuses listed below the indices 1106 .
- Appendix A sets forth a detailed exemplary technical specification for calculating and presenting the security indices set forth in FIG. 11 . It should be noted that such specification is set forth for illustrative purposes only, and should not be construed as limiting in any manner.
- additional information relating to the status may be displayed upon the selection of the appropriate displayed index 1106 .
- a window associated with the appropriate application may be displayed.
- Such additional information may include a link capable of being selected by a user. Action may then be taken to decrease the degree of risk associated with the status, in response to the selection of the link by the user. For instance, a more recent version or update of the application may be downloaded.
- FIG. 12 illustrates a method 1200 for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment.
- the present method 1200 may be implemented in the context of the system 300 of FIG. 3 .
- the method 1200 may be carried out in any desired environment.
- a security alert is generated including information relating to a security event utilizing a server.
- the security alert may take any desired format (i.e. HTML, XML, etc.) capable of being transmitted via a network and eventually displayed on a user computer.
- the information may include any data relevant to the security event.
- Table 1 illustrates some exemplary information that may be included with the security alert. Of course, such information is set forth for illustrative purposes only, and should not be construed as limiting in any manner.
- TABLE 1 Alert status i.e. high, medium, low, etc.
- Possible Response Actions i.e. get security application or an update thereof, get more information, etc.
- Content i.e. description of security event, etc.
- alert status may be generated in any desired manner. For example, it may be gleaned from an organization such as the Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team (AVERT) administered by NETWORK ASSOCIATES, INC®.
- AVERT Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team
- the information may include a level of the security alert. Such level of the security alert may, in turn, reflect a level of risk associated with the security event.
- the information may include at least one proposed user action relating to the security event. For example, such proposed user action may involve obtaining more information relating to the security event and/or obtaining protection from the security event.
- the information may include a response automatically carried out in reaction to the security event. For example, such response may include scanning a computer, scanning a file, cleaning a file, and/or blocking access to a computer. Still yet, the information may simply include a description of the security event.
- the security alert is pushed from the server to a plurality of user computers via a network such as the Internet.
- a network such as the Internet.
- such pushing may include any technique where the server initiates the delivery of the security alert to the user computers.
- the security alert pushed from the server to the user computers may actually come as the result of a programmed request from the user computers. That is, a client program may be used to facilitate such pushed security alerts. This program may further capture a user profile for reasons that will soon become apparent.
- the pushing may include a simple broadcasting of the security alert.
- the security alert may be pushed to the user computers that have access to a particular channel or frequency. Broadcast may (but not always) involve a continuous flow of information.
- a user profile may be obtained during the course of the present method 1200 .
- a status of security applications on the computer may be identified.
- Such user profile may include data relating to a security application installed on a computer.
- the status may indicate whether the security application is installed, enabled, etc.
- the status may indicate whether a subscription associated with the security application is expired.
- the specific profile identified in operation 1206 may, in turn, be used to conditionally display the information of the security alert based on the status of the security application(s) on the computer. Note operation 1208 .
- the security alert may include a plethora of user options such as updating a particular security application, etc. However, if upon delivery of the security alert, it may be determined that the particular security application is not installed, expired, etc. In such case, an option to obtain the security application may be displayed, as opposed to an option to obtain an update.
- a large amount of information associated with the security alert may be downloaded to accommodate the numerous statuses associated with different computers. This may be feasible, for example, since large amounts of HTML information may be efficiently transmitted over a network such as the Internet.
- Logic i.e. an application program interface, plug-in, etc.
- some of such logic may conceivably be carried out on the server such that the alerts are tailored prior to being pushed.
- the security alert may be displayed in a front most window of a user interface of the computers.
- a window may include any frame, portion, etc. of the user interface.
- Such display may be carried out in an automatic fashion, thus alerting users as soon as possible.
- One exemplary security alert will be set forth in greater detail during reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 .
- FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface 1300 for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment.
- graphical user interface 1300 may be used in the context of the method 1200 of FIG. 12 .
- the various features of the graphical user interface 1300 may be used in any desired manner.
- the graphical user interface 1300 includes a front most window 1304 which is automatically displayed over a background window 1302 that was running at the time the pushed security alert was received.
- the front most window 1304 may be moved about the background window 1302 while a user decides how to react to the security alert.
- the user may continue work in the background window 1302 while the front most window 1304 is maintained in the foreground. Moreover, this foreground status of the front most window 1304 may be maintained despite the background window 1302 being changed as a result of the user changing applications, etc. As an option, the front most window 1304 may stay in the foreground until the user selects one of the options set forth in the security alert. More information regarding the design of a specific security alert will be set forth during reference to FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary security alert 1400 for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment.
- security alert 1400 may be used in the context of the method 1200 of FIG. 12 and the interface 1300 of FIG. 13 .
- the various features of the security alert 1400 may be used in any desired manner.
- the security alert 1400 may include a square or rectangular window with a first portion 1402 including a description 1404 of the security event. As shown, such description includes an alert level associated with the security event. Again, such description and alert level may be pushed as part of the information corresponding with the security alert 1400 .
- a second portion 1406 including a number of proposed response options displayed to the user based on the profile of the user (i.e. status of the applications on the computer, etc.). Such response options may be carried out by the selection thereof by a user utilizing a mouse-click or the like. While this may be accomplished in any desired manner, one exemplary method may include the technique set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 6,266,774 entitled “Method and system for securing, managing or optimizing a personal computer,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the security alert shown in FIG. 14 may also serve as a marketing agent in addition to its inherent security function. For example, a status of a subscription of a subscriber of an application-related service may be first identified utilizing a server. An alert may then be conditionally pushed to the subscriber of the application-related service via a network based on the status. A purchase link may then be displayed with the alert which is capable of being used by the subscriber of the application-related service to renew the subscription for the application-related service via the network.
- a status of security applications on the computer may be identified upon the receipt of a security alert like that shown in FIG. 14 .
- a purchase link may then be conditionally displayed with the security alert based on the status of the security applications on the computer.
- Such purchase link is capable of being utilized by a user of the computer to purchase a service related to the security applications in response to the security event associated with the security alert.
- the security alert 1400 may be color-coded to reflect a level of severity associated with the alert. For example, red may reflect a high severity (i.e. including security alerts), blue may reflect a medium severity (i.e. including application tasks), and green may reflect a low severity (i.e. including application responses, marketing or general information).
- FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface 1500 for selling application-related services, in accordance with one embodiment.
- graphical user interface 1500 may be used in the context of the method 400 of FIG. 4 .
- the graphical user interface 1500 may be displayed upon the selection of one of the selection icons 514 of FIG. 5 , when the related application is not installed, expired, etc.
- the various features of the graphical user interface 1500 may be used in any desired manner.
- a plurality of purchase links 1502 is conditionally displayed based on the status of the related applications on the computer.
- Such purchase link may be capable of being utilized by a user of the computer to purchase a service associated with the related applications via the network.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface 1600 tailored to manage a plurality of related applications of a specific entity (i.e. company, organization, etc.), in accordance with one embodiment.
- a specific entity i.e. company, organization, etc.
- such graphical user interface 1600 may be used in the context of the method 400 of FIG. 4 .
- the various features of the graphical user interface 1600 may be used in any desired manner.
- the graphical user interface 1600 includes a field for a specific entity logo 1602 using the present system. Moreover, various tailored user options 1604 are provided to accommodate the specific needs of the entity. Also, the various selection icons 1606 may be selectively displayed based on whether the applications are being used by the entity.
- a plurality of fields associated with such aspects of the multi-application managing interface may be made available to a desirer or administrator.
- such fields may be provided via a management/designer/programmer interface or the like.
- Such fields are subsequently filled with content tailored to an entity (i.e. a specific company) including a multiplicity of computers each equipped the multi-application managing interface.
- the multi-application managing interface may be displayed on the computers with the content.
- a data structure may be provided for tailoring a multi-application managing interface.
- a map object for mapping a plurality of fields with content tailored to an entity including a multiplicity of computers each including a multi-application managing interface.
- Such fields are associated with a plurality of aspects of the multi-application managing interface.
- the “Security Index” is based on the results of the “Anti-Virus”, “Anti-Hacker”, and the “Anti-Abuse” indices. Here is the formula:
- u SecurityIndex (55% of u AntiVirusIndex)+(35% of u AntiHackerindex)+(10% of u AntiAbuseIndex)
- u AntiVirusIndex (60% of DAT Factor)+(40% of AntiVirus Product Factor)
- the product factor is dependent on 2 things: 1) The product's version; and 2) The product's modification date.
- the product factor is a value from 0-100. Here is the breakdown of how it is computed:
- the DAT factor is solely based on the modification date of the DAT file.
- the DAT factor is a value from 0-100. Here is the breakdown of how it is computed:
- McAfee.com VirusScan Online The anti-virus software you have, McAfee.com VirusScan Online, is not up-to-date. If you are a subscriber to McAfee.com VirusScan Online, you are entitled to the latest version. There are now over 50,000 computer viruses and 500 new viruses are created every month. It is extremely important that you get the latest version to protect you from the latest virus threats.
- New viruses are being created at the rate of 500 new viruses per month. That's the reason why it is extremely important for you to always have the latest version of your anti-virus software and also the latest Virus Signature files. Make sure you continue to keep your anti-virus software up-to-date.
- anti-virus solution It is highly recommended that you get an anti-virus solution.
- the best type of anti-virus solution is one which is “always up-to-date”. McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus solution of this type, ensures that you are always up-to-date, protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- % d2 Number of years old this product is ((current date ⁇ product date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years.
- the anti-virus software you have, % s1, is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
- % s3 Last Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
- the anti-virus software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- the version you have is obsolete and is not protecting you from the latest virus threats. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”) % s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
- the anti-virus software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- McAfee.com VirusScan Online the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”) % s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
- the anti-virus software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- McAfee.com VirusScan Online the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- % d2 Number of years old this DAT file is ((current date ⁇ DAT date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- the anti-virus software you have, % s1 has a Virus Signature file which is over a year old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last year. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- the anti-virus software you have, % s1 has a Virus Signature file which is over 3 months old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last 3 months. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- % s1 name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- McAfee.com Personal Firewall The anti-hacker software you have, McAfee.com Personal Firewall, is not up-to-date. If you are a subscriber to McAfee.com Personal Firewall, you are entitled to the latest version.hackers are continuously devising new ways of “hacking” into your computer. It is extremely important that you get the latest version to protect you from the latest hacker attacks.
- anti-hacker solution It is highly recommended that you get an anti-hacker solution.
- the best type of anti-hacker solution is one which is “always up-to-date”.
- McAfee.com Personal Firewall the #1 anti-hacker solution of this type, ensures that you are always up-to-date, protecting you from the latest hacker threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- % s1 name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
- % d2 Numberer of years old this product is ((current date ⁇ product date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years.
- the anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been many new hacker attacks. Your anti-hacker software will not protect you from the hacker attacks that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer “hacked” by a hacker.
- % s1 name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
- % s3 Last version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
- the anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- the version you have is obsolete and is not protecting you from the latest hacker attacks. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer “hacked” by a hacker.
- % s1 name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”) s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
- the anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- % s1 name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”) % s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
- the anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- McAfee.com Privacy Service The anti-abuse software you have, McAfee.com Privacy Service, is not up-to-date. If you are a subscriber to McAfee.com Privacy Service, you are entitled to the latest version. Dishonest Web sites are continuously devising new ways of obtaining your confidential information from your computer. It is extremely important that you get the latest version to protect you from the latest privacy abuses.
- anti-abuse solution It is highly recommended that you get an anti-abuse solution.
- the best type of anti-abuse solution is one which is “always up-to-date”.
- McAfee.com Privacy Service the #1 anti-abuse solution of this type, ensures that you are always up-to-date, protecting you from the latest privacy abuses. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
- % s1 name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
- % d2 Number of years old this product is ((current date ⁇ product date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years.
- the anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been many new privacy abuses. Your anti-abuse software will not protect you from the privacy abuses that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your confidential information obtained by a dishonest Web site.
- % s1 name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
- % s3 Last version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
- the anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- the version you have is obsolete and is not protecting you from the latest privacy abuses. You are extremely vulnerable of having your confidential information obtained by a dishonest Web site.
- % s1 name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
- % s3 Last version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
- the anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
- % s1 name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
- % s2 Version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
- % s3 Last version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
- the anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is version % s2.
- the latest version of this product is version % s3.
Abstract
Description
- The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/855,941, filed Sep. 14, 2007, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/319,288 filed on Dec. 13, 2002, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to application management, and more particularly to interfacing a plurality of applications.
- In the space of just a few years, the Internet—because it provides access to information, and the ability to publish information, in revolutionary ways—has emerged from relative obscurity to international prominence. Whereas in general an internet is a network of networks, the Internet is a global collection of interconnected local, mid-level, and wide-area networks that use the Internet Protocol (IP) as the network layer protocol. Whereas the Internet embraces many local- and wide-area networks, a given local- or wide-area network may or may not form part of the Internet.
- As the Internet and its underlying technologies have become increasingly familiar, attention has become focused on Internet security and computer network security in general. With unprecedented access to information has also come unprecedented opportunities to gain unauthorized access to data, change data, destroy data, make unauthorized use of computer resources, interfere with the intended use of computer resources, etc. As experience has shown, the frontier of cyberspace has its share of scofflaws, resulting in increased efforts to protect the data, resources, and reputations of those embracing intranets and the Internet.
- Security threats have evolved significantly with the increased popularity of the Internet. Advanced hybrid threats have been designed to attack systems on multiple fronts, sometimes searching for vulnerabilities until one is found. New threats also attempt to attack security technology itself.
- Traditional consumer security software suites often include a plurality of various applications such as an anti-virus application, a firewall application, etc. In use, each application works to protect against at least one of the aforementioned threats. Together, the applications provide the comprehensive protection required in modern computing and networking environments.
- As the security threats become more and more complex, however, the number of applications required to combat the threats becomes greater. With each application carrying out its own functionality and reporting schemes, an administrator or user can easily become overwhelmed with security management.
- A system, method and computer program product are provided for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface. It is initially identified as to which of a plurality of applications are installed on a computer. A status of each of the applications is then presented via a single graphical user interface.
- In one embodiment, the identifying may include registering the applications upon the installation thereof. It may then be determined that one of the applications is not installed when such application is not registered.
- In another embodiment, the applications may include an anti-virus application, a firewall application, a privacy service application, an anti-spam application, and/or a utilities application.
- In still another embodiment, the single graphical user interface may include a list of the applications. Still yet, the single graphical user interface may include a plurality of status indicators adjacent to each of the applications in the list. Each status indicator may indicate whether the corresponding application is installed. Moreover, each status indicator may indicate whether the corresponding application is enabled. Still yet, each status indicator may indicate whether a subscription associated with the corresponding application is expired. As an option, each status indicator may be color coded.
- Another system, method and computer program product are provided for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface. A status of a plurality of applications installed on a computer may initially be identified. Moreover, a visual indication as to the status of each of the applications may be displayed via a single graphical user interface.
- In one aspect of the present embodiment, the status may include installed, not installed, expired, enabled, disabled, etc. Still yet, the visual indication may include a textual description of the status, a color coded representation of the status, and/or an icon representing the status.
- Still another system, method and computer program product are provided for managing a plurality of applications. It is initially identified as to which of a plurality of applications are installed on a computer. A user is then allowed access to each of the applications via a single graphical user interface.
- In one aspect of the present embodiment, the graphical user interface may include a home page for displaying a visual indication as to the status of each of the applications. Still yet, the graphical user interface may include a plurality of selection icons for allowing access to a plurality of windows associated with each of the applications. Optionally, such windows may each include access to functionality associated with the corresponding one of the applications.
- Still another system, method and computer program product are provided for tailoring a multi-application managing interface. To accomplish this, provided is a plurality of fields associated with a plurality of aspects of a multi-application managing interface. Such fields are subsequently filled with content tailored to an entity including a multiplicity of computers each equipped with the multi-application managing interface. Thus, the multi-application managing interface may be displayed on the computers with the content.
- Still another system, method and computer program product are provided for selling application-services via a single interface. Initially, a status of a plurality of applications installed on a computer is identified. The status of each of the applications is then presented via a single graphical user interface. A purchase link is conditionally displayed with the status based on the status of the applications on the computer. Such purchase link may be capable of being utilized by a user of the computer to purchase a service associated with the applications via the network.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a network architecture, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 2 shows a representative hardware environment that may be associated with the data server computers and/or end user computers ofFIG. 1 , in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a system adapted for interfacing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a method for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary single graphical user interface for managing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary anti-virus application window associated with an anti-virus application, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary firewall application window associated with a firewall application, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary privacy service application window associated with a privacy service application, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary anti-spam application window associated with an anti-spam application, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a method for displaying a status of a security application, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface for displaying a status of at least one security application, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 12 illustrates a method for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary security alert for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface for selling application-related services, in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary graphical user interface tailored to manage a plurality of related applications of a specific entity (i.e. company, organization, etc.), in accordance with one embodiment. -
FIG. 1 illustrates a network architecture 100, in accordance with one embodiment. As shown, a plurality ofnetworks 102 is provided. In the context of the present network architecture 100, thenetworks 102 may each take any form including, but not limited to a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN) such as the Internet, etc. - Coupled to the
networks 102 aredata server computers 104 which are capable of communicating over thenetworks 102. Also coupled to thenetworks 102 and thedata server computers 104 is a plurality ofend user computers 106. In order to facilitate communication among thenetworks 102, at least one gateway orrouter 108 is optionally coupled therebetween. It should be noted that each of the foregoing network devices as well as any other unillustrated devices may be interconnected by way of a plurality of network segments. -
FIG. 2 shows a representative hardware environment that may be associated with thedata server computers 104 and/orend user computers 106 ofFIG. 1 , in accordance with one embodiment. Such figure illustrates a typical hardware configuration of a workstation in accordance with a preferred embodiment having acentral processing unit 210, such as a microprocessor, and a number of other units interconnected via asystem bus 212. - The workstation shown in
FIG. 2 includes a Random Access Memory (RAM) 214, Read Only Memory (ROM) 216, an I/O adapter 218 for connecting peripheral devices such asdisk storage units 220 to thebus 212, auser interface adapter 222 for connecting akeyboard 224, amouse 226, aspeaker 228, amicrophone 232, and/or other user interface devices such as a touch screen (not shown) to thebus 212,communication adapter 234 for connecting the workstation to a communication network 235 (e.g., a data processing network) and adisplay adapter 236 for connecting thebus 212 to adisplay device 238. - The workstation may have resident thereon any desired operating system. It will be appreciated that a preferred embodiment may also be implemented on platforms and operating systems other than those mentioned. A preferred embodiment may be written using JAVA, C, and/or C++ language, or other programming languages, along with an object oriented programming methodology. Object oriented programming (OOP) has become increasingly used to develop complex applications.
- Our course, the various embodiments set forth herein may be implemented utilizing hardware, software, or any desired combination thereof. For that matter, any type of logic may be utilized which is capable of implementing the various functionality set forth herein.
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FIG. 3 illustrates asystem 300 adapted for interfacing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent system 300 may be implemented in the context of the architecture ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . Of course, thesystem 300 may be implemented in any desired context. - As shown, included is a plurality of
applications 301. In the context of the present description,such applications 301 may include any type of application program or computer code. For example, theapplications 301 may optionally be security related. Of course, theapplications 301 may be related to any other aspects such as business, maintenance, entertainment, etc. In any case, the applications may be related by the virtue of being associated with a similar aspect, purpose, etc. - In the security context, the
applications 301 may include ananti-virus application 302, afirewall application 304, aprivacy service application 308, ananti-spam application 306, and any other related application 310 (i.e. a utilities application, etc.). - In use, the
anti-virus application 302 may be capable of scanning for viruses or other malicious code by comparing virus signature files with data located in memory or being transmitted via a network; and taking any appropriate response (i.e. quarantine data, delete data, clean data, alert user, etc.). Moreover, thefirewall application 304 may be capable of blocking or alerting a user of accesses to a computer based on a predetermined set of rules or policies. - Still yet, the
privacy service application 308 may be capable of protecting personal information on a computer and preventing the same from being shared. Still yet, theprivacy service application 308 may be capable of preventing certain users from accessing predetermined content on a network such as the Internet. Moreover, theanti-spam application 306 may be capable of filtering electronic mail messages based on a predetermined rule set to prevent the receipt (or delivery) of unwanted e-mail. - As mentioned earlier, any other
related application 310 may be included in the group ofapplications 301. For example, a utilities application may be included for executing various maintenance tasks associated with a computer (i.e. cleaning files, optimizing memory, etc.). - Further provided in combination with the
applications 301 of thesystem 300 is aninterface 312. In use,such interface 312 may include any specific method, technique or protocol by which an application program can communicate with an operating system or another application. In one embodiment,such interface 312 may include an application program interface. - The
interface 312 may further include a graphical user interface for allowing access to thevarious applications 301. Such graphical user interface may further be used for indicating a status of theapplications 301. More information relating to such graphical user interface will be set forth hereinafter in greater detail. -
FIG. 4 illustrates amethod 400 for managing a plurality of applications via a single interface, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent method 400 may be implemented in the context of thesystem 300 ofFIG. 3 . Of course, however, themethod 400 may be carried out in any desired environment. - In
operation 402, it is determined which of a plurality of applications are installed on a computer. The identification of the installed applications may be carried out in any desired manner. For example, a simple scan of the computer may be initiated. Moreover, such identification may involve the registration of the applications upon the installation thereof. It may then be determined that one of the applications is installed or not based on whether such application is registered. Optionally, such registration may involve an application program interface such as that mentioned during reference toFIG. 3 . Of course,operation 402 may be carried out in any desired manner capable of identifying which applications are currently installed. Moreover, in a situation where the applications are simultaneously installed in the form of a suite, such identification may be simplified. - Next, in
operation 404, a status of each of the applications is presented via a single graphical user interface. Such single graphical user interface may take any desired form capable of simultaneously conveying a status of each of the applications. As an option, such status may be displayed via a home page of the single graphical user interface. Such home page may include a “main” page or interface associated with the graphical user interface. More information regarding an exemplary single graphical user interface that may be used in the context of thepresent method 400 will be set forth during reference to subsequent figures. - In
operation 406, a plurality of selection icons may be displayed, where the selection icons are associated with a plurality of windows. Such windows may each correspond with one of the applications, for reasons that will soon become apparent. In the present description, such selection icons may include any visual entity that is displayed and is capable of being selected by a user. Moreover, such windows may include any frame, portion, subset, or page associated with the graphical user interface and corresponding with one of the applications. - It is then determined in
decision 408 whether one of the selection icons has been selected by a user. Upon the selection of the corresponding selection icon, a user is allowed to access one of the windows. Each of the windows may include access to functionality associated with the corresponding application. Thus, a user is provided access to such functionality conveniently from the graphical user interface. Noteoperation 410. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary singlegraphical user interface 500 for managing a plurality of applications, in accordance with one embodiment. Optionally, suchgraphical user interface 500 may be used in the context of thesystem 300 andmethod 400 ofFIGS. 3 and 4 , respectively. Of course, the various features of thegraphical user interface 500 may be used in any desired manner. - To allow access to each of the applications via the single
graphical user interface 500, the graphical user interface may include ahome page 512 and a plurality ofselection icons 514 for allowing access to a plurality of windows (not shown) associated with each of the applications. Optionally, such windows may each include access to functionality associated with the corresponding one of the related applications. More information relating to such application-specific windows will be set forth in greater detail during reference to subsequent figures. - In use, the
home page 512 may be adapted for displaying a visual indication as to the status of each of the applications, along with various other information. For example, asecurity index 516 may be provided for indicating a level of risk associated with various aspects (i.e. security aspects) of a computer or networking environment. More information relating tosuch security index 516 will be set forth in greater detail during reference toFIGS. 10 and 11 . Further included is general information and alerts displayed inseparate frames 518. As will soon become apparent, both the general information and alerts may be pushed from a server and further provide various options to a user. Thus, similar to the alerts to be described, the general information may involve dynamic functionality that changes over time, and pushed from a server to a plurality of clients. Still yet, thehome page 512 may include ageneral update icon 520, a generaladditional information icon 522, ageneral support icon 524, and ageneral help icon 526. - To convey the status of each of the applications, the
home page 512 of the singlegraphical user interface 500 may include alist 502 of a plurality ofapplications 504. Still yet, the singlegraphical user interface 500 may include a plurality ofstatus indicators 506 adjacent to each of theapplications 504 in thelist 502. - Each
status indicator 506 may indicate whether the corresponding application is installed. Moreover, eachstatus indicator 506 may indicate whether the corresponding application is enabled. Still yet, eachstatus indicator 506 may indicate whether a subscription associated with the corresponding application is expired. While this is shown to be accomplished using text, it should be noted that such status may be conveyed in any desired manner. As an option, eachstatus indicator 506 may be color coded. For example, an icon may be included as astatus indicator 506, as shown. In use, such icon may exhibit a red color to reflect the fact that an application is not installed, disabled or expired (i.e. security vulnerability present); and a green color may indicate that the application is installed and/or running (i.e. protection present). Still yet, an amber color may be used to reflect caution or some intermediate degree of vulnerability. - Of course, the
status indicator 506 may include any combination of textual, graphic, numeric visuals that indicates a status of theapplications 504. Moreover, such status may include installed, not installed, expired, enabled, disabled, version number or any other conceivable state of the applications. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary anti-virus application window 600 associated with an anti-virus application, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, the present window 600 may be displayed in the context of theinterface 500 ofFIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of theselection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408-410 of themethod 400FIG. 4 . Of course, however, the window 600 may be used out in any desired environment. - As shown, the anti-virus application window 600 may include a
control frame 602 including an enable/disableicon 604 for selectively enabling/disabling the anti-virus application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided insuch control frame 602 are an application-specific help icon 606 and an application-specific information icon 608. Similar to the home page ofFIG. 5 , the anti-virus application window 600 may include ageneral update icon 620, a generaladditional information icon 622, ageneral support icon 624, and ageneral help icon 626. - In addition to the previous features, the anti-virus application window 600 may include a
scan icon 630 for scanning data on the computer. Arescue disk icon 632 is provided for creating a rescue disk capable of rebooting a computer after being infected by a virus. Still yet, aquarantine icon 634 is provided for situating an allegedly or known to be infected file in a quarantine area. Further provided is a configureicon 636 for modifying various options associated with the anti-virus application. Avirus map icon 638 may be used to view concentrations of infected data and sources of viruses on a world map. Avirus information icon 640 may be used to locate general information regarding various viruses. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplaryfirewall application window 700 associated with a firewall application, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent window 700 may be displayed in the context of theinterface 500 ofFIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of theselection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408-410 of themethod 400FIG. 4 . Of course, however, thewindow 700 may be used out in any desired environment. - As shown, the
firewall application window 700 may include acontrol frame 702 including an enable/disableicon 704 for selectively enabling/disabling the firewall application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided insuch control frame 702 are an application-specific help icon 706 and an application-specific information icon 708. Similar to the home page ofFIG. 5 , thefirewall application window 700 may include ageneral update icon 720, a generaladditional information icon 722, ageneral support icon 724, and ageneral help icon 726. - In addition to the previous features, the
firewall application window 700 may include afirewall summary icon 730 for viewing a non-technical report of firewall activity. Moreover, anevent log icon 732 may be provided for viewing a technical highly-detailed report of the firewall activity. An attack may be traced on a map utilizing atrack icon 734. Still yet, the firewall application may be configured and tested utilizing a firewall configureicon 736 andfirewall test icon 738, respectively. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary privacyservice application window 800 associated with a privacy service application, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent window 800 may be displayed in the context of theinterface 500 ofFIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of theselection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408-410 of themethod 400FIG. 4 . Of course, however, thewindow 800 may be used out in any desired environment. - As shown, the privacy
service application window 800 may include acontrol frame 802 including an enable/disableicon 804 for selectively enabling/disabling the privacy service application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided insuch control frame 802 are an application-specific help icon 806 and an application-specific information icon 808. Similar to the home page ofFIG. 5 , the privacyservice application window 800 may include ageneral update icon 820, a generaladditional information icon 822, ageneral support icon 824, and ageneral help icon 826. - The privacy
service application window 800 may further include a sign outicon 830 for signing out a current user so that a next user can use a computer. This is important since the privacy service application may selectively block content based on a user profile. Moreover, areport icon 832 may be included to report Internet-related crimes via a network. Still yet, the privacy service application may be configured utilizing a configureicon 834. Aprivacy information icon 836 may be used to obtain additional information relating to various privacy-related subjects (i.e. On-line chatting, etc.). -
FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplaryanti-spam application window 900 associated with an anti-spam application, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent window 900 may be displayed in the context of theinterface 500 ofFIG. 5 and, specifically, in response to the selection of one of theselection icons 514 in accordance with operations 408-410 of themethod 400FIG. 4 . Of course, however, thewindow 900 may be used out in any desired environment. - As shown, the
anti-spam application window 900 may include acontrol frame 902 including an enable/disableicon 804 for selectively enabling/disabling the anti-spam application by a simple mouse-click or the like. Further provided insuch control frame 902 are an application-specific help icon 906 and an application-specific information icon 908. Similar to the home page ofFIG. 5 , theanti-spam application window 900 may include ageneral update icon 920, a generaladditional information icon 922, ageneral support icon 924, and ageneral help icon 926. - Moreover, the
anti-spam application window 900 may further include a blockede-mail icon 930 adapted for allowing a user to view e-mail that has been blocked by the anti-spam application. As an option, the anti-spam application may be configured utilizing a configureicon 932. -
FIG. 10 illustrates amethod 1000 for displaying a status of a security application, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent method 1000 may be implemented in the context of thesystem 300 ofFIG. 3 . Of course, however, themethod 1000 may be carried out in any desired environment. - In
operation 1001, a status of at least one security application is identified. In one embodiment, the status of a plurality of applications may be identified. As set forth before, the status may include installed, not installed, expired, enabled, disabled, version number, update status or any other conceivable state of each application. - Next, in
operation 1002, an individual index representative of a degree of risk associated with the status of each security application is calculated. Again, one individual index may be calculated for each security application or, in other words, a plurality of indices may be calculated for multiple security applications. - In one embodiment, each individual index may be calculated using a plurality of aspects of the status of the associated security application. Just by way of example, a signature file of the security application and/or a version of the security application may be used to calculate the individual index. More information regarding exemplary techniques of calculating the indices will be set forth in greater detail during reference to
FIG. 11 and Appendix A. - As an option, each index may include a number between one (1) and ten (10). Of course, each index may include any alphanumeric range or merely include symbols, etc.
- Instead of or in addition to calculating the individual index in
operation 1002, an overall index may be calculated which is representative of a degree of risk associated with the collective status of the security applications. Noteoperation 1004. In one embodiment, such calculation may include a weighted average of the individual indices associated with each of the security applications. - In
operation 1006, each individual index and/or the overall index are displayed. Of course, such display may be accomplished in any desired manner. Just by way of example, the indices may be displayed alphanumerically, graphically, utilizing a bar-graph, utilizing a color coding, etc. As an option, the color coding may correlate with the degree of risk associated with the status, as will soon become apparent during the description of the exemplary interface of the following figure. -
FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplarygraphical user interface 1100 for displaying a status of at least one security application, in accordance with one embodiment. Optionally, suchgraphical user interface 1100 may be used in the context of thesystem 300 andmethod 1000 ofFIGS. 3 and 10 , respectively. Of course, the various features of thegraphical user interface 1100 may be used in any desired manner. - As shown, two
versions graphical user interface 1100 are shown to reflect different statuses of the various applications associated therewith. Included with thegraphical user interface 1100 is a plurality ofbar graphs 1106 each associated with a corresponding application. The size of eachbar graph 1106 is commensurate with anumerical index 1108 associated therewith, and optionally positioned adjacent thereto. - Moreover, the
bar graphs 1106 may be color-coded. Specifically, the color of eachbar graph 1106 may be based on the associatednumerical index 1108. Just by way of example, eachbar graph 1106 may include a red color upon thenumerical index 1108 falling below a predetermined numerical index threshold, thus representing a high degree of risk associated with the current status of the associated application. Conversely, eachbar graph 1106 may include a green color upon thenumerical index 1108 rising above a predetermined numerical index threshold, thus representing a low degree of risk associated with the current status of the associated application. - As shown in
FIG. 11 , both an overall index and individual indices are provided with thegraphical user interface 1100. As mentioned earlier, the various indices may be calculated in a variety of ways. - In one embodiment, an index associated with the status of an anti-virus security application may reflect a signature file of the anti-virus security application and/or a version of the anti-virus security application. Optionally, such index may be calculated using a weighted average of a plurality of aspects of the anti-virus security application including the signature file of the anti-virus security application and the version of the anti-virus security application.
- In another embodiment where the index is associated with the status of a firewall security application, the index may reflect a version of the firewall security application. Similarly, in still another embodiment where the index is associated with the status of a privacy service security application, the index may reflect a version of the privacy service security application.
- In yet another embodiment where the index includes an overall index reflecting a plurality of security applications, such overall index may be calculated using a weighted average of a plurality of separate indices associated with each of the security applications.
- With continuing reference to
FIG. 11 , thevarious indices 1106 shown with the twoversions graphical user interface 1100 are clearly different due to the dependence of the status of the related applications. See such application statuses listed below theindices 1106. - Appendix A sets forth a detailed exemplary technical specification for calculating and presenting the security indices set forth in
FIG. 11 . It should be noted that such specification is set forth for illustrative purposes only, and should not be construed as limiting in any manner. - Optionally, additional information relating to the status may be displayed upon the selection of the appropriate displayed
index 1106. For example, a window associated with the appropriate application (see, for example,FIGS. 6-9 ) may be displayed. Such additional information may include a link capable of being selected by a user. Action may then be taken to decrease the degree of risk associated with the status, in response to the selection of the link by the user. For instance, a more recent version or update of the application may be downloaded. -
FIG. 12 illustrates amethod 1200 for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment. As an option, thepresent method 1200 may be implemented in the context of thesystem 300 ofFIG. 3 . Of course, however, themethod 1200 may be carried out in any desired environment. - Initially, in
operation 1202, a security alert is generated including information relating to a security event utilizing a server. The security alert may take any desired format (i.e. HTML, XML, etc.) capable of being transmitted via a network and eventually displayed on a user computer. Moreover, the information may include any data relevant to the security event. Table 1 illustrates some exemplary information that may be included with the security alert. Of course, such information is set forth for illustrative purposes only, and should not be construed as limiting in any manner. -
TABLE 1 Alert status (i.e. high, medium, low, etc.) Possible Response Actions (i.e. get security application or an update thereof, get more information, etc.) Content (i.e. description of security event, etc.) - It should be noted that the foregoing alert status may be generated in any desired manner. For example, it may be gleaned from an organization such as the Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team (AVERT) administered by NETWORK ASSOCIATES, INC®.
- Thus, the information may include a level of the security alert. Such level of the security alert may, in turn, reflect a level of risk associated with the security event. Moreover, the information may include at least one proposed user action relating to the security event. For example, such proposed user action may involve obtaining more information relating to the security event and/or obtaining protection from the security event. Further, the information may include a response automatically carried out in reaction to the security event. For example, such response may include scanning a computer, scanning a file, cleaning a file, and/or blocking access to a computer. Still yet, the information may simply include a description of the security event.
- Next, in
operation 1204, the security alert is pushed from the server to a plurality of user computers via a network such as the Internet. In the context of the present description, such pushing may include any technique where the server initiates the delivery of the security alert to the user computers. - It should be noted that the foregoing pushing may be accomplished in a variety of foreseeable ways. Just by way of example, the security alert pushed from the server to the user computers may actually come as the result of a programmed request from the user computers. That is, a client program may be used to facilitate such pushed security alerts. This program may further capture a user profile for reasons that will soon become apparent.
- Still yet, the pushing may include a simple broadcasting of the security alert. In this case, the security alert may be pushed to the user computers that have access to a particular channel or frequency. Broadcast may (but not always) involve a continuous flow of information.
- As mentioned earlier, a user profile may be obtained during the course of the
present method 1200. In particular, inoperation 1206, a status of security applications on the computer may be identified. Such user profile may include data relating to a security application installed on a computer. For example, the status may indicate whether the security application is installed, enabled, etc. Also, the status may indicate whether a subscription associated with the security application is expired. - The specific profile identified in
operation 1206 may, in turn, be used to conditionally display the information of the security alert based on the status of the security application(s) on the computer. Noteoperation 1208. - For example, the security alert may include a plethora of user options such as updating a particular security application, etc. However, if upon delivery of the security alert, it may be determined that the particular security application is not installed, expired, etc. In such case, an option to obtain the security application may be displayed, as opposed to an option to obtain an update.
- Thus, in one embodiment, a large amount of information associated with the security alert may be downloaded to accommodate the numerous statuses associated with different computers. This may be feasible, for example, since large amounts of HTML information may be efficiently transmitted over a network such as the Internet. Logic (i.e. an application program interface, plug-in, etc.) may then be used to parse the large amount of information into a subset which is to be displayed based on the status of the security applications. Of course, some of such logic may conceivably be carried out on the server such that the alerts are tailored prior to being pushed.
- In any case, the security alert may be displayed in a front most window of a user interface of the computers. In the present description, such a window may include any frame, portion, etc. of the user interface. By virtue of the aforementioned pushing, such display may be carried out in an automatic fashion, thus alerting users as soon as possible. One exemplary security alert will be set forth in greater detail during reference to
FIGS. 13 and 14 . -
FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplarygraphical user interface 1300 for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment. Optionally, suchgraphical user interface 1300 may be used in the context of themethod 1200 ofFIG. 12 . Of course, the various features of thegraphical user interface 1300 may be used in any desired manner. - As shown, the
graphical user interface 1300 includes a frontmost window 1304 which is automatically displayed over abackground window 1302 that was running at the time the pushed security alert was received. Optionally, the frontmost window 1304 may be moved about thebackground window 1302 while a user decides how to react to the security alert. - Still yet, the user may continue work in the
background window 1302 while the frontmost window 1304 is maintained in the foreground. Moreover, this foreground status of the frontmost window 1304 may be maintained despite thebackground window 1302 being changed as a result of the user changing applications, etc. As an option, the frontmost window 1304 may stay in the foreground until the user selects one of the options set forth in the security alert. More information regarding the design of a specific security alert will be set forth during reference toFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 14 illustrates anexemplary security alert 1400 for alerting users of a plurality of computers of a security event via a network, in accordance with one embodiment. Optionally,such security alert 1400 may be used in the context of themethod 1200 ofFIG. 12 and theinterface 1300 ofFIG. 13 . Of course, the various features of thesecurity alert 1400 may be used in any desired manner. - As shown, the
security alert 1400 may include a square or rectangular window with afirst portion 1402 including adescription 1404 of the security event. As shown, such description includes an alert level associated with the security event. Again, such description and alert level may be pushed as part of the information corresponding with thesecurity alert 1400. - Further provided is a
second portion 1406 including a number of proposed response options displayed to the user based on the profile of the user (i.e. status of the applications on the computer, etc.). Such response options may be carried out by the selection thereof by a user utilizing a mouse-click or the like. While this may be accomplished in any desired manner, one exemplary method may include the technique set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 6,266,774 entitled “Method and system for securing, managing or optimizing a personal computer,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. - It should be noted that the security alert shown in
FIG. 14 may also serve as a marketing agent in addition to its inherent security function. For example, a status of a subscription of a subscriber of an application-related service may be first identified utilizing a server. An alert may then be conditionally pushed to the subscriber of the application-related service via a network based on the status. A purchase link may then be displayed with the alert which is capable of being used by the subscriber of the application-related service to renew the subscription for the application-related service via the network. - Moreover, a status of security applications on the computer may be identified upon the receipt of a security alert like that shown in
FIG. 14 . A purchase link may then be conditionally displayed with the security alert based on the status of the security applications on the computer. Such purchase link is capable of being utilized by a user of the computer to purchase a service related to the security applications in response to the security event associated with the security alert. - As an option, the
security alert 1400 may be color-coded to reflect a level of severity associated with the alert. For example, red may reflect a high severity (i.e. including security alerts), blue may reflect a medium severity (i.e. including application tasks), and green may reflect a low severity (i.e. including application responses, marketing or general information). -
FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplarygraphical user interface 1500 for selling application-related services, in accordance with one embodiment. Optionally, suchgraphical user interface 1500 may be used in the context of themethod 400 ofFIG. 4 . For example, thegraphical user interface 1500 may be displayed upon the selection of one of theselection icons 514 ofFIG. 5 , when the related application is not installed, expired, etc. Of course, the various features of thegraphical user interface 1500 may be used in any desired manner. - As shown, a plurality of
purchase links 1502 is conditionally displayed based on the status of the related applications on the computer. Such purchase link may be capable of being utilized by a user of the computer to purchase a service associated with the related applications via the network. -
FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplarygraphical user interface 1600 tailored to manage a plurality of related applications of a specific entity (i.e. company, organization, etc.), in accordance with one embodiment. Optionally, suchgraphical user interface 1600 may be used in the context of themethod 400 ofFIG. 4 . Of course, the various features of thegraphical user interface 1600 may be used in any desired manner. - As shown, the
graphical user interface 1600 includes a field for aspecific entity logo 1602 using the present system. Moreover, various tailoreduser options 1604 are provided to accommodate the specific needs of the entity. Also, thevarious selection icons 1606 may be selectively displayed based on whether the applications are being used by the entity. - To accomplish this, a plurality of fields associated with such aspects of the multi-application managing interface may be made available to a desirer or administrator. In one embodiment, such fields may be provided via a management/designer/programmer interface or the like. Such fields are subsequently filled with content tailored to an entity (i.e. a specific company) including a multiplicity of computers each equipped the multi-application managing interface. Thus, the multi-application managing interface may be displayed on the computers with the content.
- Optionally, a data structure may be provided for tailoring a multi-application managing interface. Included with the data structure is a map object for mapping a plurality of fields with content tailored to an entity including a multiplicity of computers each including a multi-application managing interface. Such fields are associated with a plurality of aspects of the multi-application managing interface.
- While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. For example, any of the network elements may employ any of the desired functionality set forth hereinabove. Thus, the breadth and scope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.
- The “Security Index” is based on the results of the “Anti-Virus”, “Anti-Hacker”, and the “Anti-Abuse” indices. Here is the formula:
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uSecurityIndex=(55% of uAntiVirusIndex)+(35% of uAntiHackerindex)+(10% of uAntiAbuseIndex) - I would recommend that you have a routine called something like:
- BOOL SIGetAllIndexes(out UINT uSecurityIndex,
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- out UINT uAntiVirusIndex,
- out UINT uAntiHackerindex,
- out UINT uAntiAbuseIndex);
- You can have them return a number between 0 and 100. Or you can have them just return the strings, “3.4”. That way, you can just display it as you receive it without having to convert it to a number between 0-100 and then convert from a number to a string.
- Here is the formula for the anti-virus index:
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uAntiVirusIndex=(60% of DAT Factor)+(40% of AntiVirus Product Factor) - Here is the formula for the anti-hacker index:
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uAntiHackerindex=(100% of AntiHacker Product Factor) - Here is the formula for the anti-abuse index:
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uAntiAbuseIndex = (100% of AntiAbuse Product Factor) BOOL SIGetAllIndexes (UINT *puSecurityIndex, UINT *puAntiVirusIndex, UINT *puAntiHackerIndex, UINT *puAntiAbuseIndex) { UINT uAVProductFactor, uDATFactor; GetProductVersionFactor(bMessageTable[AV_PRODUCT_BASE], &uAVProductFactor); GetDATFactor(&uDATFactor); *puAntiVirusIndex = (60% * uAVProductFactor) + (40% * uDATFactor); GetProductVersionFactor(bMessageTable[FW_PRODUCT_BASE], puAntiHackerIndex); GetProductVersionFactor(bMessageTable[PS_PRODUCT_BASE], puAntiAbuseIndex); *puSecurityIndex = (55% of *puAntiVirusIndex) + (35% of *puAntiHackerIndex) + (10% of *puAntiAbuseIndex) } - The product factor is dependent on 2 things: 1) The product's version; and 2) The product's modification date.
- Get the product's version information using the following:
- Use VerQueryValue(x, “\”, y, z) to get the VS FIXEDFILEINFO structure. Once you have this structure, get the values as follows:
wMajor=HIWORD(dwFileVersionMS);
wMinor=LOWORD(dwFileVersionMS);
wRevision=HIWORD(dwFileVersionLS);
wBuild=LOWORD(dwFileVersionLS); - The product factor is a value from 0-100. Here is the breakdown of how it is computed:
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Value Description 100 Product up-to-date 90 The revision version is old 70 The minor version is old 40 The major version is old 0 Product doesn't exist (−20) Subtract this, if product is >2 years old #define PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE 100 #define PRODUCT_OLD_REVISION 90 #define PRODUCT_OLD_MINOR 70 #define PRODUCT_OLD_MAJOR 40 #define PRODUCT_DOESNT_EXIST_FACTOR 0 #define PRODUCT_OLD_FACTOR 20 -
BOOL GetProductVersionFactor(BOOL *pbProductMessageTable, UINT *puFactor) { UINT uFactor = PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE; if (Product Installed) { if (majorVersion < latestMajorVersion) { uFactor = OLD_MAJOR_VERSION_FACTOR; *(pbProductMessageTable + OLD_MAJOR_OFFSET) = TRUE; } else if (majorVersion == latestMajorVersion) { if (minorVersion < latestMinorVersion) { uFactor = OLD_MINOR_VERSION_FACTOR; *(pbProductMessageTable + OLD_MINOR_OFFSET) = TRUE; } else if (minorVersion == latestMinorVersion) { if (revisionVersion < latestRevisionVersion) { uFactor = OLD_REVISION_VERSION_FACTOR; *(pbProductMessageTable + OLD_REVISION_OFFSET) = TRUE; } } } // No matter what version is, if the product is older than 2 years old, then // penalize it. if (product >= 2 years old) { uFactor −= PRODUCT_OLD_FACTOR; *(pbProductMessageTable + TWO_YEARS_OLD_OFFSET) = TRUE; } // See if any messages generated. If not, then generate the UP-TO-DATE // message. We always want to generate some message, so user knows why his // score is so low or high. if (uFactor == PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE) { *(pbProductMessageTable + UP_TO_DATE_OFFSET) = TRUE; } else if (product is one of our products: VSO, MPS, or MPF) { // See if any error messages generated. If so, turn them off and just set // our product specific message, since the other messages are sales // pitches for our products. BOOL bErrorFound = FALSE; For (int i = PRODUCT_ERROR_START; i <= PRODUCT_ERROR_END; i++) { if (TRUE == *(pbProductMessageTable + i)) { bErrorFound = TRUE; // Don't display this message. *(pbProductMessageTable + i) = FALSE; } } // We found an error with our product. Just display product- specific // message, which doesn't have sales pitch. if (bErrorFound) *(pbProductMessageTable + OUT_OF_DATE_OFFSET) = TRUE; } else // Product doesn't exist { uFactor = PRODUCT_DOESNT_EXIST_FACTOR; *(pbProductMessageTable + NONE_OFFSET) = TRUE; } *puFactor = uFactor; } - The DAT factor is solely based on the modification date of the DAT file.
- The DAT factor is a value from 0-100. Here is the breakdown of how it is computed:
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Value Description 100 DAT less than 2 weeks old 50 DAT less than 3 months old 30 DAT less than 1 year old 10 DAT less than 2 years old 5 DAT exists, but older than 2 years old 0 DAT doesn't exist #define DAT_UP_TO_DATE 100 #define DAT_TWO_WEEKS_OLD 50 #define DAT_THREE_MONTHS_OLD 30 #define DAT_ONE_YEAR_OLD 10 #define DAT_TWO_YEARS_OLD 5 #define DAT_DOESNT_EXIST_FACTOR 0 -
GetDATFactor(out UINT *puDATFactor) UINT uFactor = DAT_UP_TO_DATE; if (DAT Exists) { if (DAT > 2 weeks old) { if (DAT <= 3 months old) { uFactor = DAT_TWO_WEEKS_OLD; bMessageTable[AV_DAT_TWO_WEEKS_OLD] = TRUE; } else if (DAT <= 1 year old) { uFactor = DAT_THREE_MONTHS_OLD; bMessageTable[AV_DAT_THREE_MONTHS_OLD] = TRUE; } else if (DAT <= 2 years old) { uFactor = DAT_ONE_YEAR_OLD; bMessageTable[AV_DAT_ONE_YEAR_OLD] = TRUE; } else // DAT > 2 years old { uFactor = DAT_TWO_YEARS_OLD; bMessageTable[AV_DAT_TWO_YEARS_OLD] = TRUE; } } } else // DAT doesn't exist { uFactor = DAT_DOESNT_EXIST_FACTOR; bMessageTable[AV_DAT_NONE] = TRUE; } // If this is VSO, we don't want to display “sales pitch” messages. Instead, // just VSO message. if (product is VSO) { // See if any error messages generated. If so, turn them off and just set // our product specific message, since the other messages are sales // pitches for our products. BOOL bErrorFound = FALSE; For (int i = AV_DAT_ERROR_START; i <= AV_DAT_ERROR_END; i++) { if (TRUE == bMessageTable[i]) { bErrorFound = TRUE; // Don't display this message. bMessageTable[i] = FALSE; } } // We found an error with our product. Just display product-specific // message, which doesn't have sales pitch. if (bErrorFound) { bMessageTable[AV_PRODUCT_VSO_OUT_OF_DATE] = TRUE; // Also, make sure the VSO's UP_TO_DATE message is not set! bMessageTable[AV_PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE] = FALSE; } } *puDATFactor = uFactor; - The descriptions below specify what is displayed to the user, based upon the results of the factors. The following parameters is needed to display every message here:
- Product Name (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
Product Version (need both “major.minor” and “major.minor.revision”)
Latest Version (need both “major.minor” and “major.minor.revision”)
Product Date (is displayed as “# of years”)
DAT Date (is displayed as “# of years”) - Display this in place of any AV_* strings (except AV_PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE) We display this for VSO, since all the other AV_* strings push VSO for its “always up-to-date” aspect. Instead, if VSO is not up-to-date, we display this “nicer” message.
- Old version of anti-virus software detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, McAfee.com VirusScan Online, is not up-to-date. If you are a subscriber to McAfee.com VirusScan Online, you are entitled to the latest version. There are now over 50,000 computer viruses and 500 new viruses are created every month. It is extremely important that you get the latest version to protect you from the latest virus threats.
- Click on the ‘Updates’ button at the top of the McAfee.com SecurityCenter to update VirusScan Online to the latest version. If you don't have a subscription to VirusScan Online, connect to the Internet and then click on Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—Name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
Display this message if there are no AV_* messages to display. - Your anti-virus software is up-to-date.
- You have the latest version of your anti-virus software, % s1. You also have the latest version of the Virus Signature files for this anti-virus software. Your computer is well-protected against the latest virus threats.
- New viruses are being created at the rate of 500 new viruses per month. That's the reason why it is extremely important for you to always have the latest version of your anti-virus software and also the latest Virus Signature files. Make sure you continue to keep your anti-virus software up-to-date.
- No variables
- No anti-virus software is installed on your computer.
- Your computer is not protected from viruses. There are now over 50,000 computer viruses and 500 new viruses are created every month. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- It is highly recommended that you get an anti-virus solution. The best type of anti-virus solution is one which is “always up-to-date”. McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus solution of this type, ensures that you are always up-to-date, protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
% d2—Number of years old this product is ((current date−product date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years. - Old obsolete anti-virus software detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-virus software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”) - Old version of anti-virus software detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have is obsolete and is not protecting you from the latest virus threats. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-virus software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”) - Old version of anti-virus software detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have does not address a number of bug fixes and other problems that were addressed in version % s3. Because you don't have this latest version, your computer may be exposed to the latest computer viruses.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-virus software vendor and ask to have the latest version or get an anti-virus solution where you will always have the latest version. By having the latest version, you will always be protected from the latest virus threats. McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”) - Old version of anti-virus software detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have does not address a number of bug fixes and other problems that were addressed in version % s3. Because you don't have this latest version, your computer may be exposed to the latest computer viruses.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-virus software vendor and ask to have the latest version or get an anti-virus solution where you will always have the latest version. By having the latest version, you will always be protected from the latest virus threats. McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- Unable to find the Virus Signature files for your anti-virus software.
- Your anti-virus software, % s1, has modified the way it stores its Virus Signature files. Because of this change, the integrity and reliability of the Virus Signature files cannot be determined.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-virus software vendor and make sure you have the latest version of the Virus Signature file or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
% d2—Number of years old this DAT file is ((current date−DAT date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years. - Old obsolete Virus Signature file detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, has a Virus Signature file which is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-virus software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- Old obsolete Virus Signature file detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, has a Virus Signature file which is over a year old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last year. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-virus software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- Old obsolete Virus Signature file detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, has a Virus Signature file which is over 3 months old. Since then, there have been 500 new viruses per month, plus many new types of viruses. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the viruses that have been created in the last 3 months. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer infected by a virus.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-virus software vendor and ask for the latest Virus Signature files or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-virus product (ex. “Norton AntiVirus”)
- Old Virus Signature file detected.
- The anti-virus software you have, % s1, has a Virus Signature file which is over 2 weeks old. Your anti-virus software will not protect you from the most recent virus threats.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-virus software vendor and ask for the latest Virus Signature files or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-virus solution, like McAfee.com VirusScan Online, the #1 anti-virus product of this type. If you have McAfee.com VirusScan Online, your anti-virus software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest virus threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Virus Solutions.
- Display this in place of any FW_* strings (except FW PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE) We display this for MPF, since all the other FW_* strings push MPF for its “always up-to-date” aspect. Instead, if MPF is not up-to-date, we display this “nicer” message.
- Old version of anti-hacker software detected.
- The anti-hacker software you have, McAfee.com Personal Firewall, is not up-to-date. If you are a subscriber to McAfee.com Personal Firewall, you are entitled to the latest version. Hackers are continuously devising new ways of “hacking” into your computer. It is extremely important that you get the latest version to protect you from the latest hacker attacks.
- Click on the ‘Updates’ button at the top of the McAfee.com SecurityCenter to update McAfee.com Personal Firewall to the latest version. If you don't have a subscription to McAfee.com Personal Firewall, connect to the Internet and then click on Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- % s1—Name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
Display this message if there are no FW_* messages to display. - Your anti-hacker software is up-to-date.
- You have the latest version of your anti-hacker software, % s1. Your computer is protected against the latest hacker attacks.
- New hacker attacks are occurring monthly. That's the reason why it is extremely important for you to always have the latest version of your anti-hacker software. Make sure you continue to keep your anti-hacker software up-to-date.
- No variables
- No anti-hacker software is installed on your computer.
- Your computer is not protected from hackers. Hackers are continuously trying to take control of as many computers as they can. Since you don't have a firewall, a hacker can easily take control of your computer and view personal information you have stored on it. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer “hacked” by a hacker.
- It is highly recommended that you get an anti-hacker solution. The best type of anti-hacker solution is one which is “always up-to-date”. McAfee.com Personal Firewall, the #1 anti-hacker solution of this type, ensures that you are always up-to-date, protecting you from the latest hacker threats. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
% d2—Number of years old this product is ((current date−product date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years. - Old obsolete anti-hacker software detected.
- The anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been many new hacker attacks. Your anti-hacker software will not protect you from the hacker attacks that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer “hacked” by a hacker.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-hacker software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-hacker solution, like McAfee.com Personal Firewall, the #1 anti-hacker product of this type. If you have McAfee.com Personal Firewall, your anti-hacker software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest hacker attacks. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”) - Old version of anti-hacker software detected.
- The anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have is obsolete and is not protecting you from the latest hacker attacks. You are extremely vulnerable of having your computer “hacked” by a hacker.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-hacker software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-hacker solution, like McAfee.com Personal Firewall, the #1 anti-hacker product of this type. If you have McAfee.com Personal Firewall, your anti-hacker software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest hacker attacks. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”) - Old version of anti-hacker software detected.
- The anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have does not address a number of bug fixes and other problems that were addressed in version % s3. Because you don't have this latest version, your computer may be exposed to the latest hacker attacks.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-hacker software vendor and ask to have the latest version or get an anti-hacker solution where you will always have the latest version. By having the latest version, you will always be protected from the latest hacker attacks. McAfee.com Personal Firewall, the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-hacker solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest hacker attacks. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-hacker product (ex. “ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”) - Old version of anti-hacker software detected.
- The anti-hacker software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have does not address a number of bug fixes and other problems that were addressed in version % s3. Because you don't have this latest version, your computer may be exposed to the latest hacker attacks.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-hacker software vendor and ask to have the latest version or get an anti-hacker solution where you will always have the latest version. By having the latest version, you will always be protected from the latest hacker attacks. McAfee.com Personal Firewall, the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-hacker solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest hacker attacks. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Hacker Solutions.
- Display this in place of any PS_* strings (except PS_PRODUCT_UP_TO_DATE) We display this for MPS, since all the other PS_* strings push MPS for its “always up-to-date” aspect. Instead, if MPS is not up-to-date, we display this “nicer” message.
- Old version of anti-abuse software detected.
- The anti-abuse software you have, McAfee.com Privacy Service, is not up-to-date. If you are a subscriber to McAfee.com Privacy Service, you are entitled to the latest version. Dishonest Web sites are continuously devising new ways of obtaining your confidential information from your computer. It is extremely important that you get the latest version to protect you from the latest privacy abuses.
- Click on the ‘Updates’ button at the top of the McAfee.com SecurityCenter to update McAfee.com Privacy Service to the latest version. If you don't have a subscription to McAfee.com Privacy Service, connect to the Internet and then click on Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
- % s1—Name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”) Display this message if there are no PS_* messages to display.
- Your anti-abuse software is up-to-date.
- You have the latest version of your anti-abuse software, % s1. Your computer is well-protected against the latest privacy abuses.
- New privacy abuses are occurring often. That's the reason why it is extremely important for you to always have the latest version of your anti-abuse software. Make sure you continue to keep your anti-abuse software up-to-date.
- No variables
- No anti-abuse software is installed on your computer.
- Your confidential information is not protected from dishonest Web sites. When you visit a Web site, it is possible for that Web site to obtain your personal information from your computer. You are extremely vulnerable of having your confidential information obtained by a dishonest Web site.
- It is highly recommended that you get an anti-abuse solution. The best type of anti-abuse solution is one which is “always up-to-date”. McAfee.com Privacy Service, the #1 anti-abuse solution of this type, ensures that you are always up-to-date, protecting you from the latest privacy abuses. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
% d2—Number of years old this product is ((current date−product date)/365). This will always be 2 or more years. - Old obsolete anti-abuse software detected.
- The anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is over % d2 years old. Since then, there have been many new privacy abuses. Your anti-abuse software will not protect you from the privacy abuses that have been created in the last % d2 years. You are extremely vulnerable of having your confidential information obtained by a dishonest Web site.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-abuse software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-abuse solution, like McAfee.com Privacy Service, the #1 anti-abuse product of this type. If you have McAfee.com Privacy Service, your anti-abuse software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest privacy abuses. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “7.0”) - Old version of anti-abuse software detected.
- The anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have is obsolete and is not protecting you from the latest privacy abuses. You are extremely vulnerable of having your confidential information obtained by a dishonest Web site.
- It is highly recommended that you either purchase a new version of your anti-abuse software or you get an “always up-to-date” anti-abuse solution, like McAfee.com Privacy Service, the #1 anti-abuse product of this type. If you have McAfee.com Privacy Service, your anti-abuse software will always be up-to-date, thus protecting you from the latest privacy abuses. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor (“6.3”, “6.5”) - Old version of anti-abuse software detected.
- The anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have does not address a number of bug fixes and other problems that were addressed in version % s3. Because you don't have this latest version, your computer may be exposed to the latest privacy abuses.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-abuse software vendor and ask to have the latest version or get an anti-abuse solution where you will always have the latest version. By having the latest version, you will always be protected from the latest privacy abuses. McAfee.com Privacy Service, the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-abuse solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest privacy abuses. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
- % s1—name of anti-abuse product (ex. “Norton Internet Security Suite”)
% s2—Version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”)
% s3—Latest version number. Only display major/minor/revision (“6.3.2”, “6.3.12”) - Old version of anti-abuse software detected.
- The anti-abuse software you have, % s1, is version % s2. The latest version of this product is version % s3. The version you have does not address a number of bug fixes and other problems that were addressed in version % s3. Because you don't have this latest version, your computer may be exposed to the latest privacy abuses.
- It is highly recommended that you either contact your anti-abuse software vendor and ask to have the latest version or get an anti-abuse solution where you will always have the latest version. By having the latest version, you will always be protected from the latest privacy abuses. McAfee.com Privacy Service, the #1 “always up-to-date” anti-abuse solution, ensures that you are protected from the latest privacy abuses. For more information, make sure you are connected to the Internet and then click Tell Me More About Anti-Abuse Solutions.
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