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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.

  • Norton 2009 tackles whitelisting

    Symantec is using interesting techniques to tackle performance requirements in its upcoming Norton 2009 security suite, according to the company's vice president of consumer engineering, Rowan Trollope.

  • Security firms develop anti-rootkit tools

    Antivirus firms Trend Micro and Sophos have developed new tools to discover rootkit infections but both are attacking the problem from a slightly different angle.

  • More security bang for fewer bucks

    Consumers now are getting more for less of their money when they buy security software.

  • What's wrong with today's antivirus apps

    Commentary: It costs too much to keep your antivirus software up-to-date. And companies like Symantec are forcing you to upgrade to the latest versions. The worst part: You've got no better options.

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

  • Microsoft moves into antivirus realm

    Antivirus software makers aim to protect users against Internet threats, but now have to face a new threat of their own: Microsoft.

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

    McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.

  • McAfee VirusScan 2006

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

  • McAfee VirusScan 8.0

    VirusScan 8.0 sports a trimmer profile, a simpler interface, and fast performance, but support is more of a hassle than before.

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