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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.

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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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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 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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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.

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FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs

Copy protection on music discs could help hide viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'

Microsoft will update its security tools to detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when some music CDs are played.

The black hole inside the Bagle virus

There are more than 188 variations of the Bagle virus loose on the Internet. The latest variations pack the means to hide new sorts of nasties inside your computer, and current antivirus software won't necessarily save you.

Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'

Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that.

Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs

Record label Sony BMG Music Entertainment said on Tuesday that it will recall millions of CDs that, if played in a consumer's PC disc drive, will expose the computer to serious security risks.

DIY: Master your Windows processes

Suffering from a slow PC, but bamboozled by what's going on with Windows Task Manager? Here is some software that will take the mystery out of what's going on with your system processes.

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.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus for Nokia 7710 2

Open e-mail attachments and use your Nokia phone without fear of virus infections.

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F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus for Smartphone 2003 2.2

Open e-mail attachments and use your Smartphone without fear of virus infections.

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F-Secure Anti-Virus for S60 First Edition 2.2

Open e-mail attachments and use your Symbian phone without fear of virus infections.

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F-Secure Anti-Virus for S60 Third Edition 3

Open e-mail attachments and use your Symbian phone without fear of virus infections.

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F-Secure Anti-Virus 2006 for Windows Mobile 2003 (SE) 2.2

Open e-mail attachments and use your Pocket PC without fear of virus infections.