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    Late last week Trend Micro released its Internet Security 2009 and Internet Security Pro 2009 products, touting enhanced performance, features and better end-user education.

  • Microsoft slammed for 'stupid' friendly-worm idea

    Reminiscent of the "good" Nachi worm unleashed in 2003, Microsoft researchers have touted the idea of "friendly worms" to issue software patches, which has been labelled "stupid" by security experts.

  • Virus preys on World Cup ticket rush

    A variant of the Sober virus was discovered on Monday that attempts to fool people into executing its payload by pretending to be an e-mail from soccer world governing body FIFA offering free tickets to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

  • McAfee and Microsoft tangle over Vista security

    The debate surrounding Windows Security Center and PatchGuard has turned vicious, with McAfee and Microsoft both claiming that the other is motivated by commercial factors rather than security concerns.

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    An e-mail claiming to have information about the September 11 attacks on the US releases a mass mailing worm.

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    Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

  • McAfee VirusScan 2006

    With VirusScan 2006, McAfee greatly enhances user protection against spyware and adware threats but slows your system down in the process.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2006

    Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.

  • Worm out of virus management

    Antivirus management is complex, time consuming, and absolutely essential. Handing it over to a service provider could prove to be the easiestâ€"and safestâ€"option.

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    When you consider the time in installing the latest McAfee solution, it makes sense to use software. Here are the steps to one solution that comes bundled with VirusScan 7.

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    Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

  • First Take: McAfee VirusScan 8.0

    Though it doesn't include a firewall anymore, VirusScan 8.0 will detect and remove adware and spyware, as well as malicious worms and scripts.

  • Antivirus hardware: 3 appliances tested

    If e-mail security is giving you headaches, before you turn to voodoo magic, try one of these hardware appliance solutions.

  • 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.

  • Editor's Pick: Apps for a new PC

    A new PC means a clean slate--why clutter it up with inferior software? These apps offer all you need, from the essentials to the simply entertaining.

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