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    Symantec has delivered fixes for a high-profile flaw in its corporate antivirus products that could be exploited in an Internet worm attack.

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    A 'critical' flaw in Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software could let an attacker commandeer systems that use the products, a security researcher warned on Monday.

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    Russian antivirus guru Eugene Kaspersky has hit out at some of the myths that cloud what he sees as the real issues facing the IT security industry.

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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

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  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security 6.0

    ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton and McAfee to shame with its easy-to-use triple-layer firewall, antivirus, antispam and now antispyware features.

  • Is IE emptying your bank account?

    Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

  • Alternative protection against malicious code

    While viruses and online threats have gotten more sophisticated, so have the methods for protecting your PC. Get an inside look at what's available beyond antivirus software.

  • AVG Internet Security 8.0

    AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

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