Tags: malicious, rootkits
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.
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007
Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.
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.
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.
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.
PC hardware can pose rootkit threat
PC hardware components can provide a way for hackers to sneak malicious code onto a computer, a security researcher warned Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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STOPzilla 5.0
Improve your surfing speed by blocking pop-up ads, protect your PC from spyware, and kill cookies.
Rising Antivirus Free Edition 20.63
Protect your computer from viruses, trojans, and other malicious programs.
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