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News (48)

• Microsoft: Defence in depth is not enough

  Defence in depth is simply not enough to create a secure computing environment, according to Microsoft's vice president of its Trustworthy Computing group, Scott Charney.

• Mac malware volumes 'spike' without pain

  Apple Mac users have a good reason to feel more secure than their PC-using cousins: compared to malicious software created for Windows systems, malware writers have left OS X in relative peace.

• 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.

• Norton Anti-Virus makes Mac OS X less secure?

  Apple Macintosh users could be making themselves less secure by installing Symantec's flagship anti-virus application.

• Alternative medicine: Future virus fighting

  SPECIAL REPORT Viruses and worms are likely to be with us for the foreseeable future but how will the methods used to fight them develop?

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  Microsoft OneCare only cares about one...

  I found out last week that although Windows Vista will have a snazzy new firewall, by default it will be set to block only incoming traffic -- unless you decide to pay Microsoft an extra US$50 a year...

Features and Case Studies (33)

• SP2's new firewall: Not good enough

  Microsoft's new firewall offering, included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, has a long way to go to match established products from Zone Labs and other players. Additional reading: XP SP2: The good, bad and ugly

• 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.

• New generation of attacks pose increasing security challenges

  Get the details on the latest threats and see how they are requiring an escalation in the war against viruses, worms, and other malware.

• Alternative medicine: Future virus fighting

  SPECIAL REPORT Viruses and worms are likely to be with us for the foreseeable future but how will the methods used to fight them develop?

• The secure Mac: myth or legend?

  Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

Reviews (26)

• NOD32 2.5

  If you want a fast, flexible antivirus product that an advanced user can tweak to perfection, NOD32's an excellent choice. But if you're more of a set-it-and-forget-it novice, look elsewhere.

• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007

  Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 was hard to install and produced several noticeable glitches that distracted us from the benefits of the suite.

• ZoneAlarm Antivirus 6.5

  ZoneAlarm Antivirus 6.5 remains the easiest-to-use and best firewall integrated with antivirus protection on the market today.

• McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

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

• Alternative medicine: Future virus fighting

  SPECIAL REPORT Viruses and worms are likely to be with us for the foreseeable future but how will the methods used to fight them develop?

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