- Fri Oct 2 8:02 AM PDT 2009 Security Essentials fares well in AV-Test trial
Microsoft's new, free software gets generally good marks for virus and malware detection in a preliminary review. It could do better at cleanup, though.
- Tue Sep 29 11:51 AM PDT 2009 Malware worldwide grows 15 percent in September
The average number of infected PCs around the globe now stands around 59 percent, an all-time high for the year, according to Panda Security.
- Tue Sep 15 12:42 PM PDT 2009 Ads--the new malware delivery format
"Scareware" and other malicious content are sneaking onto high-profile Web sites via ad delivery systems that are not secure, experts say.
- Wed Sep 2 9:00 AM PDT 2009 Remove viruses from an infected PC, and keep them from coming back
Clearing malware out of a system is only half the battle; you also have to prevent reinfection.
- Wed Jul 1 6:35 AM PDT 2009 Botnets lead the way for spam
Spam made up more than 90 percent of all e-mail last month, with networks of zombie PCs producing the vast majority of such messages, MessageLabs says.
- Thu May 21 4:01 PM PDT 2009 Root out hidden infections with HijackThis
Learn your way around the effective freeware system diagnostic app, Trend Micro HijackThis, which gives you tools to help fight off hidden intruders.
- Mon May 11 8:00 AM PDT 2009 9 tips for avoiding suspicious Web sites
Nine tips to help you spot--and avoid--scandalous, spoofed, and spyware-prone Web sites.
- Thu May 7 11:31 AM PDT 2009 Phished Facebook accounts pass along malware
Facebook users are hit by a second phase of phishing attacks from last week, but this time the spam link leads to a site hosting malware instead of stealing passwords.
- Tue Mar 17 2:26 PM PDT 2009 Avira builds better free security in AntiVir 9
AntiVir 9 doesn't appear to have changed much--but that's only because the interface sports the slightest of what's new. One-click infection removal, rolled-in anti-spyware, and other strong security enhancements top the feature list.
- Mon Mar 9 12:01 AM PDT 2009 Get a new PC ready for everyday use
Install security software, clear out the clutter, restore your data, and customize Windows' appearance to your liking.
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