Computer and Internet security

Computer and Internet security news

• EFF sues feds for info on social-network surveillance

  December 1, 2009 3:07 PM PST

  After agencies fail to provide info requested on policies for using Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks in investigations, Electronic Frontier Foundation sues.  Read more

  Posted in InSecurity Complex by Elinor Mills

• Microsoft: November security updates are fine

  December 1, 2009 1:05 PM PST

  The company's investigation into matter finds there is nothing in the latest Windows updates that should lead users to encounter a so-called "black of screen of death."  Read more

  Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried

• Fake CDC vaccine e-mail leads to malware

  December 1, 2009 11:57 AM PST

  AppRiver warns of scammers preying on public interest in the H1N1 vaccine through an e-mail purporting to come from Centers for Disease Control.  Read more

  Posted in InSecurity Complex by Elinor Mills

• Why Microsoft should open-source Internet Explorer

  December 1, 2009 9:43 AM PST

  Microsoft has been reactionary toward open source for far too long. It's time to open-source Internet Explorer and start giving its competitors grief.  Read more

  Posted in The Open Road by Matt Asay

• IBM buys database security firm Guardium

  December 1, 2009 7:52 AM PST

  Big Blue sees the acquisition bolstering its offerings to enterprises that need to secure databases against both internal and external threats.  Read more

  Posted in News - Security by Lance Whitney

• Microsoft actively urges IE 6 users to upgrade

  November 30, 2009 3:08 PM PST

  A shopping video and eBay promotion are part of Microsoft's effort to give IE 6 users a reason to upgrade. The company also is trying to move corporate customers away.  Read more

  Posted in Deep Tech by Stephen Shankland

• Microsoft investigating 'black screen of death'

  November 30, 2009 1:37 PM PST

  The software maker is looking into reports that some users' systems aren't working right after installing the latest Windows security updates.  Read more

  Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried

Computer and Internet security reviews from CNET Editors

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		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. Read Review	$27.49 to $69.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Norton 360 The bottom line: For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare. Read Review	$29.84 to $78.23

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars		Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware The bottom line: Vipre combines antivirus and antispyware technology in a fast and light application that also includes a worthy set of security tools. Read Review	$29.99 to $39.99

Computer and Internet security downloads

• PC Tools Internet Security 2010 Keep your PC secure against online threats. Added on 2009-10-21 22:01:12.0

  573 total downloads 166 last week

• IObit Security 360 Scan and remove the deepest malware. Added on 2009-11-17 11:33:24.0

  Editors' rating 5 stars

  1693828 total downloads 63054 last week

• Kaspersky Internet Security Get yourself & your family protected at all times automatically, whether you work, shop, play games. Added on 2009-11-03 22:09:00.0

  Editors' rating 5 stars

  2540338 total downloads 9717 last week

• AVG Internet Security Protect your PC from all kinds of Internet threats. Added on 2009-11-11 14:23:28.0

  Editors' rating 4 stars

  1839098 total downloads 7537 last week

• Comodo Internet Security Protect your PC from various harmful threats. Added on 2009-11-29 00:50:58.0

  Editors' rating 5 stars

  1364662 total downloads 5994 last week

• Panda Internet Security 2010 Protect your computer with automated virus scanning software. Added on 2009-10-23 04:18:35.0

  1303666 total downloads 6098 last week

• Norton Internet Security 2010 Prevent viruses, spyware, and phishing attacks to enjoy secure Web connection. Added on 2009-09-09 13:55:40.0

  Editors' rating 5 stars

  579876 total downloads 7090 last week

• 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 14:51:33.0

  434297 total downloads 5095 last week

• USB Disk Security Protect your computer against viruses trying to attack via USB memory disk. Added on 2009-09-25 01:02:11.0

  289288 total downloads 5960 last week

• Kaspersky Mobile Security (Symbian OS) Protect your mobile device against malware programs, unsolicited calls and messages. Added on 2009-07-02 09:49:12.0

  622705 total downloads 7889 last week

Computer and Internet security photos

• Energy displays bring the smart grid home (photos)

  There are dozens of home energy management companies developing displays to help consumers use energy more efficiently. A handful of them showed off their gear at an FCC hearing on energy and broadband.

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• Noisebridge hacker collective (photos)

  At the Noisebridge hacker collective in San Francisco's Mission District doers, thinkers, and makers come together in DIY heaven.

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• Security in Windows 7

  See what security features are new and improved in Windows 7 in this slideshow.

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• Norton Internet Security 2010

  Symantec is betting heavily that program behavior is the future battlefront of security and is making a big push in its 2010 security program lineup with a behavioral engine called Quorum. Take a tour of Norton Internet Security 2010 in this slideshow.

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Computer and Internet security videos

• Enable Ctrl-Alt-Del log-in window in Windows 7

  Add one more security speed bump to help thwart malicious programs on Windows 7 machines.

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• Advanced Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips

  Can't connect to Wi-Fi, having security issues, or just ready to throw your router out the window? Try some of these tips first.

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• Ep. 7: The Dangers of cloud computing

  Can you trust your personal or business data in the cloud? This week, CNET senior writer Stephen Shankland and cloud security expert Christofer Hoff discuss what it takes to make a cloud service safe, and how to deal with them while they're getting there.

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• Ep. 6: What Windows 7 means

  Is Windows 7 just Vista done right, or is it a real departure for Microsoft? This week on the Roundtable, we discuss what Windows 7 means for the industry as well as its impact on vendors like Apple and Google. With special guests Farhad Manjoo of Slate and Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet.

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