Tag: malicious

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

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

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Norton Internet Security 2009

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

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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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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.

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Google quietly updates Chrome

Search giant Google has quietly begun releasing a hastily prepared update to its Chrome browser to fix some security problems.

Jobs confirms iPhone app blacklist feature

Straight from the horse's mouth: Apple's iPhones do, indeed, have the capability to check for, and potentially defang, software that Apple deems unfit for the iPhone.

Much ado about iPhone kill switch

Apple's iPhone "kill switch" has prompted much hand-wringing, despite the fact that no one knows exactly what it does.

New worm targets Facebook, MySpace

A new worm is spreading via Facebook and MySpace, turning victims' computers into zombies on a botnet, according to security specialists Kaspersky Lab.

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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

How to use Ad-Aware 2007

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.

How to find out who's using your wireless

How to know whether your neighbours or others are using your wireless network is rather complicated.

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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CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores

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.

CNET 2007 antivirus performance test scores

We hit the CNET Labs to compare the performance of antivirus apps.

Spyware Central

A complete guide to battling spyware, including reviews of twelve antispyware applications, downloads, FAQ, a spyware glossary of terms, and other helpful resources.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

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STOPzilla 5.0

Improve your surfing speed by blocking pop-up ads, protect your PC from spyware, and kill cookies.

The Shield Deluxe 2009 7.0.1.325

Protect your PC from viruses and malware.

RemoveAny 2.5.21

Find spyware, adware, Trojan horses, key-loggers, and rootkits on your computer.

Remove Adware Spyware 3

Scan and remove spyware and adware BHOs that cause pop-up ads.

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