Security Software - Round-ups roundups

  • Security suites for 2010

    12 Nov 2009 11:40 AM

    Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.

  • CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores

    12 Nov 2007 2:10 PM

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus earns our Editors' Choice as the best standalone antivirus application we reviewed this year. But, as the performance charts below show, the competition is knocking at the door.

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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.

  • 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.