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  • How to use Ad-Aware 2007

    26 Feb 2008 11:15 AM

    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.

  • Exploits plague Adobe Reader and Acrobat

    12 Feb 2008 11:08 AM

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

  • Apple updates iPhoto 7.1.2 with a security fix

    07 Feb 2008 10:01 AM

    A new security update is available for Mac OS X users running the program that's part of iLife 08.

  • Top file compression alternatives

    04 Feb 2008 3:36 PM

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

  • Criminals set sights on growing army of Mac users

    23 Jan 2008 5:59 PM

    If Mac users fall for scams that PC users have faced for years, it will be an invitation for money-hungry crime gangs to exploit them, say security experts.

  • Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool

    16 Jan 2008 2:09 PM

    Mac users are being warned downloading a "free" rogue security application, MacSweeper, which guarantees to find a virus on Macs it is installed on will only lead to a lighter wallet.

  • Protect your spreadsheets: Hackers attack Excel

    17 Jan 2008 10:10 AM

    Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning that attackers are targeting versions of its Office Excel with vulnerabilities.

  • MySpace profile mimics Microsoft security update

    14 Jan 2008 1:04 PM

    Clicking the fraudulent update could install malicious code on your desktop.

  • Remote printer spam made easy

    10 Jan 2008 9:28 AM

    Security researcher Aaron Weaver claims visiting a random Web site could send unwanted print requests to your nearest office printer.

  • Office SP3: Are new formats more secure?

    08 Jan 2008 3:19 PM

    Blocking old file formats in the Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) release was meant to bolster security for Microsoft customers, but whether the new formats are any more secure than older ones is debatable.

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  • 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.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 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.

    Where to buy? $119 to $642 at 4 stores

  • 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.

    Where to buy? $35 to $70 at 1 store