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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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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 continues to outshine its competition with its ease of use combined with thorough antivirus protection.

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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.

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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.

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Norton AntiVirus 2006

Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.

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Virus attacks prompt Optus server upgrade

Optus will upgrade its mail server infrastructure to deal with increased e-mail traffic on its network caused by viruses on customers' machines.

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.

Of Google, sewers and English ale

The modern world's latest woe, Internet-borne viruses, may find a cure in Victorian science.

Is your mobile phone due for an antivirus shot?

The antivirus industry is turning its attention to mobile phones, which represent a huge potential market, but mobile service providers are reluctant to get on board, unconvinced that the handset, rather than their network, is the right place to handle security.

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

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.

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.

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.

Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Spyware roundup

Hidden bits of code known as spyware may be broadcasting your innermost secrets to the world. Here's how to put a stop to it.

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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Quick Virus Remover 1.7.9.4

Search for files created by common viruses to remove them.

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Graugon AntiVirus 5.0.2.3

Scan and remove spyware, adware, and virus on your PC.

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Graugon AntiVirus Pro 2.0.7.1

Scan and remove spyware, adware, and virus on your PC.

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RRT - With Removable Media Malware Defender 4.8.0.3

Fix what the virus had disabled on your system.

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Malware Immunizer 1.5

Protect your computer from known and unknown malware.