Phishing attacks have spiked this year, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, which reports more than 55,600 phishing attacks in the first half of 2009 alone. We've put together some basic tips to help you avoid being tricked.
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Computer and Internet security news
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Windows Starter Kit refreshed for 2010
November 25, 2009 4:30 PM PST
If you're getting a new computer this holiday season, you owe it to yourself and your wallet to check out this refreshed collection of the best freeware programs to help power up your Windows PC. Read more
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Big changes in Security Starter Kit 2010
November 25, 2009 3:51 PM PST
Planning on getting a new computer this holiday season? Stay safe into the New Year with the overhauled Download.com Security Starter Kit for 2010. Read more
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Confidential 9/11 pager messages disclosed
November 25, 2009 7:31 AM PST
Glimpse into events of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks comes from pager messages that have been anonymously published on WikiLeaks.org. Read more
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Firefox hopes to one-up IE with fast graphics
November 24, 2009 4:00 AM PST
Windows 7 features called Direct2D and DirectWrite will speed up Internet Explorer 9 performance. But Firefox hopes it might retool for the same benefit first. Read more
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Microsoft warns of IE exploit code in the wild
November 23, 2009 12:40 AM PST
Company says it is investigating a publicly published exploit code that allegedly could lead to computers running versions 6 or 7 of the browser getting compromised. Read more
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Chrome OS security: 'Sandboxing' and auto updates
November 23, 2009 12:29 AM PST
Google operating system will feature many of the same security features as the Chrome browser, including "sandboxing" of applications, auto updating, and antiphishing. Read more
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Browser-server now baked into Opera
November 23, 2009 11:36 AM PST
Amid promises to "reinvent the Web," Opera unveiled Unite, a new beta feature, in its Web browser earlier this year. Now, Opera Unite comes as a standard browser feature starting with Opera 10.10. Read more
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Computer and Internet security reviews from CNET Editors
Norton Internet Security 2010 (1 User, 3 PCs)The bottom line: Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out. |
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Norton Internet Security 2009The bottom line: Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some technical support may continue to frustrate |
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Computer and Internet security downloads
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PC Tools Internet Security 2010 
Keep your PC secure against online threats.
Added on 2009-10-21 22:01:12.0435
total downloads
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IObit Security 360
Scan and remove the deepest malware.
Added on 2009-11-17 11:33:24.0Editors' rating
5 stars1634354
total downloads
22206
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Kaspersky Internet Security
Get yourself & your family protected at all times automatically, whether you work, shop, play games.
Added on 2009-11-03 22:09:00.0Editors' rating
5 stars2531947
total downloads
9736
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AVG Internet Security
Protect your PC from all kinds of Internet threats.
Added on 2009-11-11 14:23:28.0Editors' rating
4 stars1832695
total downloads
8660
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Comodo Internet Security
Protect your PC from various harmful threats.
Added on 2009-09-23 05:28:42.0Editors' rating
5 stars1359444
total downloads
6034
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Panda Internet Security 2010
Protect your computer with automated virus scanning software.
Added on 2009-10-23 04:18:35.01298480
total downloads
5868
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Avira Premium Security Suite
Protect your computer from malware of all kind as well as from e-mail spam and port scanning attacks.
Added on 2009-11-24 14:51:33.0430021
total downloads
5816
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Norton Internet Security 2010
Prevent viruses, spyware, and phishing attacks to enjoy secure Web connection.
Added on 2009-09-09 13:55:40.0Editors' rating
5 stars573704
total downloads
6778
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USB Disk Security
Protect your computer against viruses trying to attack via USB memory disk.
Added on 2009-09-25 01:02:11.0284336
total downloads
6210
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Kaspersky Mobile Security (Symbian OS)
Protect your mobile device against malware programs, unsolicited calls and messages.
Added on 2009-07-02 09:49:12.0615918
total downloads
7162
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