Tags: malware, privacy

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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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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McAfee AntiSpyware 2005

McAfee's AntiSpyware 2005 does a good job of spyware removal, if you can get past its IE-centric model and clunky update features.

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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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BitDefender Antivirus 10

BitDefender Antivirus 10 is a solid antivirus and antispyware solution, offering two-year subscriptions for the price of one elsewhere; however, it could be faster, offer built-in help, and uninstall better.

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Apple to open iPhone to third-party apps

Steve Jobs made it official Wednesday morning: third-party applications are coming to the iPhone.

Facebook users fall foul of fake frog ID thief?

A fake user -- masquerading as a frog -- has duped Facebook users into revealing personal information such as date of birth, phone number and e-mail address, according to a Sophos study.

Know your enemy: the author of Netsky/Sasser speaks

Why do virus writers do the things they do? An exclusive interview in Germany's Stern magazine reveals the motives behind the recent Netsky and Sasser attacks--and while the author is not an antisocial misfit, he's not a brain surgeon, either.

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 family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, download these precautionary apps.

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

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PrivacySafer 2007

Manage and protect your account passwords and private data.

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Adware Spyware Protection 1.1.1

Removes spyware, adware, malware, and hijacker programs on your PC.

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eScan Virus Control Edition 9.0.824.205

Protect your Windows-based system against viruses and other harmful threat.

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WinSettings 8.1

Optimize your PC for better performance and reliability.

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Max Spyware Detector 19.0.0.065

Scan your PC to detect and eliminate malicious programs.