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News (215)

• Uptick in Windows attacks reported

  Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.

• Web threats to surpass e-mail pests

  By next year, Internet users can expect more cyberattacks to originate from the Web than via e-mail, security firm Trend Micro predicts.

• Major graphics flaw threatens Windows PCs

  Microsoft published on Tuesday a patch for a major security flaw in its software's handling of the JPEG graphics format and urged customers to use a new tool to locate the many applications that are vulnerable.

• Trend Micro rolls out 2009 suite

  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 has adopted whitelising techniques in an effort to dramatically improve the performance of its upcoming Norton 2009 security suite, according to the company's vice president of consumer engineering, Rowan Trollope.

Blogs (2)

• 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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  Spyware: have we lost the war?

  Last week, two security companies spoke to me about their new products and I suddenly realised that we are close to losing the war against spyware.

Features and Case Studies (72)

• McAfee Total Protection 2010: Photo gallery

  McAfee Total Protection 2010 is the latest in McAfee's security stable to offer all the bells, whistles and options that the company can squeeze into one security suite. This program is nothing if not extensive, as the following screenshots show.

• 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.

• The Netscaping of Symantec and McAfee

  Vendors Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.

• More security bang for fewer bucks

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

• Pest control: Battling spyware

  To help curb the torrent of spyware, ZDNet Australia presents a spyware superguide comprising the latest reviews, tips and tricks aimed at keeping users safe.

Reviews (129)

• McAfee Internet Security 2009

  McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.

• McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

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

• McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

  Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

• McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005

  Although ZoneAlarm's personal security tools are better overall, McAfee Internet Security 2005 offers richer, more configurable tools than Norton.

• McAfee Internet Security 6.0

  McAfee Internet Security 6.0 is fine, but Norton Internet Security 2004 is a better deal, thanks to superior spam filtering.

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