Security Software articles

  • Lavasoft Anti-Virus Helix

    14 Jan 2009 1:41 PM

    Lavasoft, the publisher behind Ad-Aware security apps, unveils its first full-fledged antivirus application. Why is it nearly identical to Avira AntiVir?

  • Panda Internet Security 2009

    12 Dec 2008 2:48 PM

    Panda Internet Security 2009 is vastly improved in speed and effectiveness over last year, but could use a little more work on specific features and technical support.

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

    20 Nov 2008 4:09 PM

    Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.

  • McAfee Internet Security 2009

    20 Nov 2008 1:25 PM

    Once it's up and running, McAfee Internet Security 2009 is competitive with Norton on speed, detection, and removal of malicious software.

  • NSW to censor student laptops

    24 Oct 2008 5:47 PM

    The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) plans to limit internet access on the laptops given to NSW's senior students under the "digital education revolution" to a pre-approved list of websites.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2009

    15 Oct 2008 11:32 AM

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

  • Hacker talks fooling e-passport systems

    03 Oct 2008 9:39 AM

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

  • Best free Windows Mobile software

    01 Oct 2008 12:05 PM

    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.

  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

    30 Sep 2008 5:23 PM

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

  • Norton Internet Security 2009: Photos

    30 Sep 2008 3:36 PM

    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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Reviews

  • AVG Internet Security 9.0

    The feature-rich versions of popular security program AVG have been updated, with AVG Technologies claiming faster scan times, faster boot times and other under-the-hood improvements.

  • Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2010

    Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.