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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.
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Blue Coat to cleanse encrypted traffic
November 9, 2005
New SSL decrypting feature would prevent viruses, spyware and other pests from stealthily entering a network.
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Ban the iPod at work?
November 16, 2005
Consumer gadgets like iPods and PDAs pose a threat to corporate security. Also: Making sure downloads aren't spyware.
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Time Warner Inc.
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Apple iPod
Security from A to Z: Spyware
November 28, 2006
Software that covertly monitors the actions of a PC user is getting more sophisticated. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge
February 15, 2005
Bill Gates says Microsoft won't charge customers for its spyware and pop-up killer.
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RSA Security Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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FaceTime to buy spyware fighter XBlock
June 6, 2005
Instant messaging security company FaceTime Communications is buying technology to fight spyware.
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Security consortium creates guidelines
January 31, 2006
Group says new standardized methods are needed to help consumers decide effectiveness of security products.
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006
Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware
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Microsoft Windows XP
Security firms on police spyware, in their own words
July 17, 2007
Will companies that make antispyware software detect key loggers implanted by federal agents? We survey 13 companies and include their answers verbatim.
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ZoneAlarm
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Spyware tunnels in on Winamp flaw
February 4, 2006
Miscreants are exploiting a recently disclosed security bug in Winamp to install spyware on machines running the media player software.
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Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers
February 9, 2005
As the Firefox browser grows in popularity, some security experts believe it will attract its own type of spyware.
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Graham Cluley
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Microsoft Corp.
Clueless about cookies or spyware?
February 3, 2005
You're not alone. Spyware-removal tools that list different kinds of unwanted software may confuse people as much as they protect.
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EarthLink Inc.
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Spyware infiltrates blogs
February 23, 2005
Vulnerabilities plague self-publishing Web tools, exposing users to attacks, security experts warn.
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Google Inc.
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Web browser
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
Netscape 8.1 takes aim at spyware
January 25, 2006
The latest browser from the AOL division is designed to bolster security with automatic scanning for spyware and adware.
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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.
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AIM worm plays nasty new trick
October 28, 2005
Pest spreading via America Online's network delivers a cocktail of spyware, security company warns.
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Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer
May 24, 2005
A Redmond security guru also says spyware could be responsible for up to one-third of all Windows crashes.
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Webroot expands beyond spyware niche
October 12, 2006
Partnership with Sophos lets company add antivirus to anti-spyware products as Microsoft readies Windows Vista.
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Webroot Software Inc.
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Sophos Plc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Sony's rootkit fiasco
November 21, 2005
The storm over the record label's antipiracy software raises questions about who owns the desktop and what exactly is a rootkit.
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Sony Corp.
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MP3
Survey: Most home PC users lack security
December 7, 2005
Some 81 percent lack at least one of three critical types of security, but use of firewalls and antivirus software is improving.
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