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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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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.

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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.

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McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

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Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home Edition

Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home edition works fairly well for a free antivirus protection.

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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.

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.

Windows security on your Mac

Here's a quick primer to help Mac fans stay safe in a Windows XP Boot Camp world.

Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender'

Microsoft is giving Windows AntiSpyware a makeover.

Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

Malicious remote control software continues to be one of the biggest threats to Windows PCs, according to a new Microsoft security report.

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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RootkitRevealer 1.7

List registry and system API discrepancies indicating presence of user- or kernel-mode rootkit.

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MCS Trojan Remover 2008 2.4

Get rid of trojans and viruses and never allow them to sneak onto your system again.

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Ad-Aware 2008 7.1.0.11

Protect your personal home computer from malware attacks.

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Venak and AVenak Detection Malware Scanner

Scan your system for unknown viruses, worms, trojans, spies, and Rootkits using MPS technology.

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Avast Home Edition 4.8.1229.80923

Scan your computer for viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.