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    Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

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    Anti-virus vendor Trend Micro is trying to maintain a competitive position by broadening its offerings with the purchase of anti-spam vendor, Kelkea, for an undisclosed sum.

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    Google has launched a security-scanning application for Gmail, its 20-month-old e-mail service.

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    Anti-virus companies have played down the threat from the Nolor (aka Cailont) mass-mailing e-mail worm, a "garden variety" virus that spreads by sending itself to Windows address book entries through an executable attachment.

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  • Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

    Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

  • Nolor worm threat minor: anti-virus experts

    Anti-virus companies have played down the threat from the Nolor (aka Cailont) mass-mailing e-mail worm, a "garden variety" virus that spreads by sending itself to Windows address book entries through an executable attachment.

  • To catch a spy: Anti-spyware tools reviewed

    Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.

  • SMB: Security solutions

    Being inundated with spam e-mail is annoying enough, but it can be downright problematic when its affecting productivity and diverting staff attention. We look at one SMB's successful battle with spam and a few security solutions that might come in handy.

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    A series of follies by antivirus provider Symantec could well lead customers deeper into a quagmire of confusion and panic, says Fran Foo.

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  • Norton Internet Security 2004

    An excellent all-in-one PC defence: Norton Internet Security 2004 is the best all-in-one security suite, thanks to its fine spam filter.

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    Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.

  • AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition

    AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition is a pretty good, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software for complete malware protection.

  • 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.

  • Is your anti-virus program still working?

    Most of us "set and forget" our anti-virus software. But to be safe, you should regularly check that the automatic update feature has not been disabled by a virus.

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