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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.
Laplink PCDefense
As a security app, Laplink PCDefense needs a thorough interface overhaul and perhaps a rethink about its purpose before we can recommend it.
AVG Internet Security 8.0
AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.
Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home Edition
Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home edition works fairly well for a free antivirus protection.
Encore Spyware Doctor
Spyware Doctor is easy to use and fast, and it detects and removes an impressive variety of malware.
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.
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.
'Bot' piggybacks on Sony CD software
A first wave of malicious software written to piggyback on Sony BMG Music Entertainment CD copy protection tools has been spotted online, computer security companies said Thursday in the United States.
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.
RootKit Hook Analyzer 3.02
Check and display rootkits that hook the kernel system services of your computer.
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