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  Hacker talks fooling e-passport systems

  The researcher who claims to have created code that can emulate and clone e-passports has given details of the purported hack.

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  Best free Windows Mobile software

  You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

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  Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

  You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

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  Norton Internet Security 2009: Photos

  Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks. We take you on a tour.

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  Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos

  It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.

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  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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  Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

  Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

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  Norton Internet Security 2009

  Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.

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  Spyware Terminator

  This spyware scanner and removal tool does the job, but enabling some functions may cause slight slowdowns and it has a few bugs in Vista.

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  Best free Windows Mobile software

  You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

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  Killer Downloads: Best antivirus software for your home PC

  If your PC doesn't have virus protection, you're playing with fire. Jason Parker picks his three favourite antivirus utilities--and one's even free!

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  Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos

  It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.

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  How to use Ad-Aware 2007

  The free spyware-removal program from Lavasoft is currently one of the most popular on CNET.com.au's Downloads, but after downloading it, many users can be confused by the process of getting started. This guide will walk you through the normal installation, set-up and use of Ad-Aware.

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  New worm targets Facebook, MySpace

  A new worm is spreading via Facebook and MySpace, turning victims' computers into zombies on a botnet, according to security specialists Kaspersky Lab.

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  The Mac uninstallers

  It's not all that straightforward to completely uninstall software on a Mac, so we've rounded up four apps whose purpose is to extricate those unwanted apps and leftover files from your hard drive.

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  Apple fixes security issues with QuickTime 7.5

  Latest QuickTime security updates address security issues that affect Mac and Windows users of the Apple media player.

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  Exploits plague Adobe Reader and Acrobat

  In response to three specific exploits, Adobe releases a new version of both Acrobat and Reader.

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  Top file compression alternatives

  WinZip is popular as it comes pre-installed on many Windows PCs, but here are three recommended alternative file compression programs.

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  Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

  You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

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  Norton Internet Security 2009

  Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.

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  Spyware Terminator

  This spyware scanner and removal tool does the job, but enabling some functions may cause slight slowdowns and it has a few bugs in Vista.

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  ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

  ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

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  Ad-Aware 2008

  This year's update to user favourite Ad-Aware is quite a significant overhaul, and the result is faster scan times and a new interface.

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  Norton 360

  For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance.

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  Spybot Search and Destroy

  Spybot is both free and adaptable for both beginning and power users, but it left behind several known spyware apps.

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  Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0

  In its first appearance, CounterSpy was the only antispyware product that correctly identified every piece of spyware in our current active-detection test.

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  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7

  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 continues to outshine its competition with its ease of use combined with thorough antivirus protection.

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  Norton 360

  For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance.

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  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6

  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 is light and fast and consistently wins detection awards against the competition; it's worthy of our Editors' Choice designation.

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  ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

  In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

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  Norton Internet Security 2009: Photos

  Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks. We take you on a tour.

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  Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos

  It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.

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