Tags: malicious, rootkit, virus
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.
AVG Internet Security 8.0
AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.
Laplink PCDefense
As a security app, Laplink PCDefense needs a thorough interface overhaul and perhaps a rethink about its purpose before we can recommend it.
Norton Internet Security 2007
Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioural monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.
BitDefender Antivirus 2008
BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.
FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs
Copy protection on music discs could help hide viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
Microsoft will update its security tools to detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when some music CDs are played.
Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'
Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that.
Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs
Record label Sony BMG Music Entertainment said on Tuesday that it will recall millions of CDs that, if played in a consumer's PC disc drive, will expose the computer to serious security risks.
The black hole inside the Bagle virus
There are more than 188 variations of the Bagle virus loose on the Internet. The latest variations pack the means to hide new sorts of nasties inside your computer, and current antivirus software won't necessarily save you.
Beat back that Trojan horse
Accidents happen. Somewhere, somehow you've clicked the wrong link and a Trojan horse has piled your PC with adware and spyware. Learn some basic techniques for beating back the assailants.
50 significant moments from internet history
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.
Rising Antivirus Free Edition 20.63
Protect your computer from viruses, trojans, and other malicious programs.
Rising Antivirus 2008 20.62
Scan your system to protect it from viruses, Trojan horses, and malicious programs.
AntiHook Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server 2.6 build 14
Detect and prevent intrusion to your system and avoid spyware, Trojans, and keyboard loggers.
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