Tags: malware, phishing, virus

Norton AntiVirus 2007

By rewriting much of the code, Symantec made Norton AntiVirus 2007 faster and lighter than its 2006 version, but a few glitches here and there keep us from granting it our Editors' Choice award.

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F-Secure Internet Security 2006

F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.

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Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home Edition

Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home edition works fairly well for a free antivirus protection.

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Norton Internet Security 2008

While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

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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.

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Phishing overtakes viruses and Trojans

Phishing attacks have outnumbered e-mails infected with viruses and Trojan horse programs for the first time, according to security experts.

Fake Yahoo site phishes for identities

A Web site designed to look like an official Yahoo service offering free games, but is most likely designed to facilitate ID theft, has been discovered by Internet security firm Trend Micro.

MasterCard phishers launch malware attack

Phishers and spammers are 'jumping on the bandwagon' following the MasterCard security breach.

Phishers go round the world to hook Aussie victims

Researchers from security firm Sophos have traced the route of a phishing attack that targeted Australian banking customers -- the fraudsters used numerous compromised servers in Korea, the United States and Malaysia. And unlike traditional viruses, malware and phishing attacks are coming armed with the capability to adjust to the level of a user's defence.

Windows Vista's new security features

The new operating system won't be out until late 2006, but here's a look at some of the new security features expected

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

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Virus-Evaluator 3.0.0.7 2008

Detect and remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious malware on your computer.

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Netgate Internet Security 2008 1.0.305

Protect your PC from malware, spyware, adware, trojans, worms, viruses, and other Internet threats.

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Avira AntiVir Premium 8.2.0.370

Keep viruses, malware, adware, and spyware out of your PC.

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Avira Premium Security Suite 8.2.0.247

Protect your workstation from viruses and online threats.

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Caretaker Antispam 1.6.7

Keep spam out of your inbox without training.