Tags: rootkit, virus

CA Internet Security Suite 2007

CA Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a pasted-together trial version of what CA offers in terms of consumer protection. The suite fails to integrate and lacks antiphishing, antirootkit, and basic IM protection found elsewhere.

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Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 was hard to install and produced several noticeable glitches that distracted us from the benefits of the suite.

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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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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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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.

Sony to patch copy-protected CD

Sony BMG Music Entertainment and a technology partner are working with antivirus companies on a fix for a potential security problem in some copy-protected CDs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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F-Secure Anti-Virus 2006 for Windows Mobile 5.0 2.2

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

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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.