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Meet Chrome, Google's shiny new browser

September 6, 2008 Search giant makes its long-awaited foray into Web browsers, but just how far can it ride its online dominance? TAGS: Stephen Shankland, Google Chrome, NetSuite Inc., Ina Fried, Sergey Brin, Google Inc., Microsoft Silverlight, co-founder, Web browser, JavaScript, mobile phone, extension, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, security, video

AOL offers free antivirus software

August 7, 2006 Active Virus Shield software is likely to become the highest-profile alternative to for-pay security software. TAGS: America Online Inc., antivirus software, antivirus protection, Time Warner Inc., antivirus, security, toolbar, Microsoft Internet Explorer, spyware, virus, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Security adviser: Cyberthreats keep growing

November 22, 2006 Howard Schmidt, former security adviser to the White House, warns of upcoming threats to businesses and the Net itself. TAGS: Howard Schmidt, cyberthreats, information technology manager, threat, colleague, attack, identity theft, DNS, spam, security, PDA, PC

Security from A to Z: Antivirus

November 27, 2006 The lowdown on how antivirus software works and what it needs to do in the future. A section is a series on security basics. TAGS: antivirus software, malicious software, threat, antivirus, security, virus, PC

Porn sites exploit new IE flaw

September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: Websense Inc., malicious software, flaw, Sunbelt Software, exploit, vulnerability, Windows PC, security company, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Corp., PC

Symantec unleashes Norton 360

February 26, 2007 New flagship consumer product is the company's latest salvo in the fight for consumer security dollars.Read the review of Norton 360 TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., Norton Internet Security, security, Internet security, McAfee Inc., PC, backup, Microsoft Corp.

Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'

March 4, 2008 ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks. TAGS: ATM, bank, business development, safe, denial of service, risk, desktop computer, patch management, U.K., security, researcher, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Photo: Security-hardened PC hardware

March 16, 2005 Computer makers are bolstering security in notebooks and desktops by integrating encryption hardware. TAGS: IBM Corp., notebook computer, photograph, security, PC

Windows Firewall flaw may hide open ports

September 1, 2005 Flaw in security application may prevent users from seeing all the open network ports on a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 computer. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Firewall, firewall, Windows registry, flaw, security application, exception, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Grisoft offers free rootkit fighting tool

April 10, 2007 AVG Anti-Rootkit can detect and remove malicious software used to hide other nefarious applications on PCs. TAGS: Grisoft, rootkit, malicious software, AVG, security, PC

JavaScript opens doors to browser-based attacks

July 28, 2006 Malicious code embedded in Web site can let miscreant map a home or corporate network, attack connected devices. TAGS: SPI Dynamics, JavaScript, corporate network, internal network, attack, AJAX, researcher, Web application, Web browser, Web server, scanner, programming, server, security, router, IP

Gateway packages up security line

March 4, 2006 GatewayShield pulls together security components, offered separately or loaded on a PC. TAGS: Gateway Inc., security, PC

'Critical' Windows fix coming for PCs

November 4, 2005 A single security update for the operating system will come on Patch Tuesday, Microsoft says. TAGS: bulletin, patch management, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Fighting Microsoft's piracy check

June 20, 2006 The software pushes ahead with a piracy check tool for Windows as some users complain about system troubles and unwanted data collection. TAGS: antipiracy, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, hack, reader, Microsoft Corp., method, PC, security, Microsoft Windows

Security tools face increased attack

June 21, 2005 As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., hacker, security tool, security, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Computer crime costs $67 billion, FBI says

January 19, 2006 Dealing with viruses, spyware, PC theft and other digital crimes adds up to a hefty total for businesses. TAGS: respondent, survey, crime, theft, computer security, organization, VPN, U.S., firewall, security, virus, spyware, PC, Microsoft Windows

Kaspersky ships antivirus tool for cell phones

February 13, 2007 Russian security firm is the latest to offer a product for mobile devices, a huge potential market. TAGS: Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Lab, mobile device, handset, cell phone, antivirus, security, PC

Security tools ready for Vista launch

January 17, 2007 It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats. TAGS: cyberthreats, security company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, Forrester Research Inc., Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., Trend Micro Inc., vice president, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Norton Co., firewall

Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious software, zombie, threat, adware, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, spyware, Microsoft Windows
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