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News (14)

• Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market

  Windows Defender is a direct challenge to products from security vendors and notches up Microsoft's competitive push.

• Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware

  Microsoft has corrected a mistake in its anti-spyware product that flagged some Symantec security tools as malicious software.

• Symantec not threatened by Microsoft

  Symantec's CEO isn't bothered my Microsoft's push into security software, as he is confident his firm's products are superior.

• Symantec files suit to label adware

  Symantec has filed a lawsuit against a New York Internet company for the right to detect its toolbars as adware.

• Security rivals shut out of Vista meeting

  An online Microsoft meeting to discuss Windows Vista changes crashed shortly after it started Thursday, and Symantec and McAfee were unable to reconnect.

Features and Case Studies (7)

• The Netscaping of Symantec and McAfee

  Vendors Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.

• Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware

  Microsoft has corrected a mistake in its anti-spyware product that flagged some Symantec security tools as malicious software.

• Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

  Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

• 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.

Reviews (9)

• 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.

• The best endpoint security suite is...

  Wondering which endpoint security suite keeps your clients the most protected? Enex TestLab racks them all up and puts them through their paces.

• 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.

• Norton Internet Security 2008

  While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

• Windows Live OneCare

  Windows Live OneCare is the first of many managed online security services to debut this year. We recommend waiting, then comparing the offerings from Symantec, McAfee, and other established security vendors before deciding on a managed online security service.

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