Consumers protecting their PCs with personal firewalls should not feel too comfortable in their defence methods, according to a security researcher.
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Kazaa users attempting to download the Spiderman movie and other popular files from the Web may end up getting bitten by a new bug.
It's 3 am. Do you know who's on your computer? Security experts warn that network intruders -- once only a boogey man for large corporations and government agencies -- are becoming an increasing threat to home users, especially those wired to the Internet via new broadband connections.
Home PC users are starting to catch on that surfing the Net requires a certain level of protection, security software makers say.
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Mobile devices are often the last thing administrators think of when beefing up defenses. What are the potential security holes and issues inherent when laptops log in to the corporate network?
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.
Security is an essential requirement to providing a reliable, consistent IT infrastructure. In this report, we look at how one financial concern battles viruses and showcase a string of antivirus solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.
Being inundated with spam e-mail is annoying enough, but it can be downright problematic when its affecting productivity and diverting staff attention. We look at one SMB's successful battle with spam and a few security solutions that might come in handy.
If you're like most people, mixing and matching antivirus and firewall protection requires too much work.
ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.
These suites bundle everything you need, from antivirus protection to firewall blocking, in one box. Plus, they offer additional privacy protection, such as blocking objectionable Web sites, spam, and spyware -- all in one convenient package. Which is the best?
Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?
Firewall software isn’t optional for anyone anymore. Sure, Windows XP has an inbuilt firewall, but for real security you need a meatier option.How well does Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 protect you?
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