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  • Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals

    There's a software product coming that has the potential to demote spyware from a security priority to an afterthought: Windows Vista.

  • McAfee unafraid of Microsoft's 'part-time' security effort

    Antivirus firm McAfee's president believes the company will be able to compete with Microsoft after the software giant launches its OneCare Live security products -- because security is not something you can do "part-time".

  • Microsoft launches beta of anti-spyware app

    Redmond's first piece of dedicated anti-spyware software has entered the final stages of testing: a public beta version is now available for download.

  • CA buys 64-bit security specialist

    Computer Associates International has acquired Tiny Software, a provider of desktop and server security applications for Windows systems.

  • Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

    Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

Features and Case Studies (11)

  • Inside Vista's Security Center

    The Security Center in the Windows Vista October Community Technical Preview (CTP) is sporting a status bar titled Spyware Protection. Here's a closer look at the Spyware Protection status bar and explore the implications of it presence.

  • To catch a spy: Anti-spyware tools reviewed

    Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.

  • The best firewall is...

    Firewalls have come a long way since we last looked at them in 2005, and have now become full-blown Unified Threat Management devices. We take a look at the top players.

  • Symantec to roll out Veritas integration plans

    Symantec's chief executive officer said Monday in the US that the company will announce next week the first steps in integration following its mega-merger with storage maker Veritas--including executive appointments.

  • Can pure security companies survive?

    Mergers and buyouts are muddying the lines between security and other industries. Will purely security-focused providers be a thing of the past?

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