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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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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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Windows Live Messenger

The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.

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McAfee VirusScan Home 9.0

Improved customer support and spyware detection once again make McAfee VirusScan a contender, but new users should opt for a combined antivirus and firewall package instead.

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Norton AntiVirus 2005

Norton adds worm protection to Norton AntiVirus 2005, but for the price, the company should have added a full firewall instead.

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IM viruses finally come of age

Over the last four years, I've been saying that instant messaging (IM) is a security threat waiting to happen.

JPEG worm found on Instant Messenger

Two reports of a worm that spread over AOL's Instant Messenger have been reported to US security body SANS.

MSN fighting Messenger difficulties, virus

People using Microsoft's instant-messaging software, MSN Messenger, may have been a mite lonely this weekend, with only a virus to keep them company.

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.

Microsoft adds e-mail, IM to Live.com

Microsoft has introduced a domain hosting service for its fledging Live.com product line.

Does using instant messaging make my computer vulnerable?

I want to use instant messaging but people keep telling me that if I use it anyone can hack into my computer and that there is no way to protect my PC. Is this true?

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.

Tech nightmares: Windows XP SP2

To exorcise Windows XP's security demons, Microsoft recently gave it a thorough overhaul in the shape of Service Pack 2. But -- surprise, surprise -- it's not perfect...

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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Clean Virus MSN 1.7.0

Detect and delete MSN Messenger viruses from your PC.

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CoolMessenger 2008 5.60.8.11

Optimize management over employees using a real time messaging and control tool.

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Custodia AntiVirus with Personal Firewall 20.44.11

Protect your PC against viruses, trojans, worms, and other forms of malware.

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AIMFix 1.6.66.15

Remove all known viruses affecting AOL Instant Messenger.

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BullGuard Internet Security 7

Scan every file passing via e-mail, browsing, or a P2P application.