A quarter of US PCs infected with malware

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

An OECD study into online crime says that increased activity by cyber criminals has left an estimated one-in-four US computers infected with malware. The report, entitled Malicious Software (malware): a Security Threat to the Internet Economy, gives an impression of two worlds engaged in an uneven war of virus invasion and ...

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10 essential security downloads for Windows

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

To use an Internet-connected computer is to be insecure and place your privacy in danger. Spyware, viruses, Trojans and assorted malware are everywhere on the Net, trying to hop onto your PC and cause damage. Snoopers want to get at your personal information for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft. Operating ...

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Less is more (secure)

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Complexity is the enemy of security. Simple systems are inherently more secure than complex solutions. We see this idea validated again and again in security. Unfortunately, our IT systems are getting more and more complex as we depend on technology to fuel business growth and innovation. But do we really need ...

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Ad-Aware 2008 Has Arrived!

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

We’re proud to announce: Ad-Aware 2008 Free, Plus, and Pro versions are now available. While we continue to offer a full-powered anti-spyware solution that is free of charge for personal home use, with this new release, there’s more reason than ever to boost your defenses with our Plus or Pro products. ...

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Secunia PSI – Personal Software Inspector

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

The Secunia PSI is the FREE security tool that is designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities. Software vulnerabilities affect all applications installed on your computer, from the Operating System down to your email client, office application, instant messaging, and so on. A software ...

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