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Spyware Doctor With Antivirus: First Look

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:07:00 -0800

A preliminary look at a new paid antivirus application.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010: Loaded With Features

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Kaspersky Anti-Virus has plenty of features, but is inconsistent thanks to its below-average traditional malware detection and at-times frustrating user interface.

Top Protection: G Data AntiVirus 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

G Data led the field on almost all of our malware detection tests, but using this program means having to make more decisions than you do with other apps.

F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010: Cloud-Based Protection

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010 does a good job detecting malware, but it doesn't quite keep up with the top contenders.

Advanced Antivirus

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Hackers have shown that they can plant their malware even on mainstream sites--proving that you need antivirus protection now more than ever. We lab-tested eleven top security programs to find the best guardians for your PC.

Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware: Lackluster Protection

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware's nice user interface can’t make up for its lackluster malware detection.

Alwil Avast Professional Edition: Wait for the Update

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Avast Professional Edition's inconsistent malware detection and frustrating interface make it a less-than-ideal choice for protecting your PC.

Avira AntiVir Premium Edition: Lacks Behavioral Detection

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Avira AntiVir Premium Edition needs more features and a face-lift before it can become a top choice.

BitDefender Antivirus 2010: Needs Better Interface

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

BitDefender Antivirus 2010 will get the job done, but it needs a better user interface.

Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010: A Polished Interface

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Norton AntiVirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection.

ESET NOD32 Fails to Impress

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Unfortunately, ESET NOD32 doesn't keep up with other antivirus apps in blocking malware.

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010: Protection Issues

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

McAfee VirusScan Plus has some good features and a decent interface, but it has too many performance problems for us to recommend it.

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Panda Antivirus Pro 2010: A Fair Performer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 does a decent job at malware blocking but doesn’t stand out.

Keep Your Passwords Private--and Handy--With LastPass

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0800

An online airing of tens of thousands of stolen Webmail passwords suggests that it’s time to find extra protection.

Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.

Viruses, Malware Creeping into Online Games

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:00 -0800

Maker of online gaming protection software reveals why virus attacks on video games is a problem that has increased over 600 percent in the past year.

Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.

Mac Trojan May be a Hoax

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:00 -0800

Symantec says creating a spoof Trojan to promote a game is risky.

Report: Malware Makers Are Organized, Sophisticated

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:00 -0800

Cybercriminals are organized like corporations, and follow regular software release cycles, says principal group program manager for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center.

Nasty Halloween Trick: Fake Antivirus Sites

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:12:00 -0700

Beware of Haloween-themed sites that offer antivirus software and instead plant bots.

Microsoft Cleans up Bugs After Biggest Patch Release

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:17:00 -0700

After releasing its largest-ever group of security patches two weeks ago, Microsoft has done a little cleaning up.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

Phishing Gang Dominates Online Devilment

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:31:00 -0700

A single hacking group accounts for a quarter of all phishing attacks in the first half of 2009, a security study finds.

Security Software Protects Mobile and Remote Mac, Windows Users

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:47:00 -0700

DeepNines Technologies Tuesday is unveiling a desktop security agent that works in tandem with its content-filtering and anti-malware gateway to protect mobile users.

Fake Antivirus Attacks, Demands Ransom

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:46:00 -0700

It's worse than a virus -- this pest tricks users into licensing software to fight nonexistent malware, Panda warns.

Brace Yourself: Microsoft Readies Record-Setting Patch Tuesday

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:00 -0700

A monster update will address vulnerabilities in every version of Windows plus IE, Office, and other standard apps.

Independent Tester: Security Essentials 'Very Good'

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:03:00 -0700

Microsoft's free Security Essentials antivirus software identified 98% of over half a million malware samples.

Microsoft Security Essentials: Never Pay For Anti-Virus Again

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:38:00 -0700

The death of Microsoft OneCare has given us a great, free anti-virus/malware protection option.

New Microsoft Antivirus Tool Arrives Today

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:31:00 -0700

In the works for some time, Microsoft's free Security Essentials anti-malware software will be available for download today, the vendor confirmed.

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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:31:00 -0700

Microsoft Security Essentials Launches Tuesday

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:30:00 -0700

Microsoft will officially enter the free antivirus market tomorrow when Microsoft Security Essentials becomes publicly available.

13 Hot Products from DEMO

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:06:00 -0700

Here's a baker's dozen of newcomers showcased at the recent conference, offering to help you store data, videoconference, and even find true love.

Hackers Paid to Hijack Macs

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:14:00 -0700

A network of Russian malware authors and spammers paid hackers 43 cents for every Mac they infected with a bot.

Security Software Sales Expected to Climb

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:42:00 -0700

The market for security software will grow 8% in 2009, Gartner analysts predict.

Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and Twitter

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Here's how to safeguard your identity and your personal data in the age of the social Web.

Disaster! How to Retrieve a Deleted File

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700

What you've accidentally erased isn't necessarily gone forever.

Microsoft's 'Malvertising' Battle: A Tough Fight to Win

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:15:00 -0700

Microsoft's hoping to find the people who've disguised malware as advertising and hold them accountable. The battle, however, may be a tough one to win.

FBI Investigating Laptops Sent to US Governors

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:12:00 -0700

UPDATE: The FBI is trying to figure out who sent five unsolicited laptops to the governor of West Virginia.