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    Horror stories, conspiracy theories and the end of the world as we know it. ZDNet talks to Paul Ducklin, head of global support at anti-virus software vendor Sophos about the online and offline threats of viruses.

  • Mac users targeted by fake antivirus tool

    Mac users are being warned downloading a "free" rogue security application, MacSweeper, which guarantees to find a virus on Macs it is installed on will only lead to a lighter wallet.

  • Security industry losing malware battle: IronPort VP

    The IT security industry is failing to keep up with the smarts of criminals developing malware, according to IronPort Systems vice president of technology, Pat Peterson.

  • Symantec launches anti-spyware beta

    Symantec has launched the beta test version of its anti-spyware application, which will be sold from June as part of its Norton Internet Security 2005 application.

  • Microsoft to launch anti-virus, anti-spyware products

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  • Westpac bank: AVG's toughest competitor

    The next time you're buying antivirus software, don't go direct to Symantec or McAfee. Don't download free antivirus. And definitely don't see Harvey Norman. Ask your bank they're quite literally giving the stuff away.

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    Gil Shwed, Check Point Software CEO, weighs in on who's winning the war of attrition between virus writers and security companies.

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    Korean antivirus firm Hauri has kept a low profile since its inception in 1998 but things are set to change, its president and CEO told ZDNet Australia. Additional reading: Anti-virus protection tips for today's enterprise

  • Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

    One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

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

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    AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 Professional Single Edition is a solid, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software and a firewall for complete protection.

  • McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

    Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.

  • Norton Confidential beta

    While Norton Confidential beta from Symantec aims to protect your online transactions, and its antisphishing toolbar compares favourably to Netcraft's own offering, we found the Norton package to be overly large, including many other Symantec applets that seem unnecessary.

  • F-Secure Anti-Virus 2003 for Windows

    F-Secure Anti-Virus is a featherweight virus fighter that lacks the amenities of its better-known competitors.

  • 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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