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  • Microsoft to patch broken OneCare update on 31 Jan

    Microsoft has said it will release a patch at the end of January that should fix all the problems introduced by a recent update to its Windows Live OneCare security software.

  • Symantec slams door on Live Update flaw

    Security company Symantec, developer of the popular Norton AntiVirus software, fixed a problem in its Live Update feature last week - a vulnerability that could allow malicious users to gain unauthorised administrator access rights to an affected personal computer.

  • Symantec recognises church software as spyware

    The Church of England's publishing arm has advised clergy to ignore Symantec security warnings, after its Norton Antivirus product wrongly identified church software as spyware.

  • Symantec corrects 'misleading' Norton AV statements

    Symantec has 'corrected' a misleading statement issued by its press office concerning the seriousness of a vulnerability in its Norton AntiVirus 2005 application.

  • Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista

    Microsoft's own antivirus software, Live OneCare, is unable to fully protect Vista users against viruses, and one of security firm McAfee's antivirus software packages also fails to protect users, according to independent research released Friday.

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  • Dangerous trojan in SoBig.F worm?

    The worst part of SoBig.F may not be that it is spreading quickly and bogging down networks. Several antivirus companies have discovered that this worm carries a hidden Trojan.

  • Olympics cybersecurity

    At the Beijing Olympics, cybercriminals will be on the prowl for credit card information to steal, and security forces could well direct snooping efforts at unsuspecting travellers, warns the US government.

  • 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.

  • Spyware tunnels in on Winamp flaw

    A security bug in Winamp is being exploited by miscreants to install spyware on machines running the media player software, experts have warned.

  • FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs

    Sony's copy protection could help hide new viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

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Reviews (9)

  • ESET NOD32 3.0 Antivirus System (Windows)

    Eset NOD32 3.0 delivers an easy-to-use version of its award-winning antivirus engine. Although our performance testing was mixed, NOD32 continues to rank among the best-rated antivirus products by independent antivirus testing labs.

  • Norton Internet Security 2005

    There's little new in Norton Internet Security for upgraders, and newbies can do much better with ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

  • Virus vaccination: 4 applications tested

    RMIT IT Test Labs take a look at the top enterprise applications for stopping viruses from ravaging your organisation.

  • A top-notch virus buster

    For zapping viruses, worms, and other malicious code, you can't go wrong with Norton AntiVirus 2003. But current AntiVirus users need not upgrade.

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 6

    Kaspersky Internet Security 6 provides thorough protection against online threats, but ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6 remains a better buy.

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