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Norton 360 2.0
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help.
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Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista
February 6, 2007
Test of 15 antivirus packages shows failures in four. Microsoft pledges improvements; McAfee says its updates weren't included.
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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product itself doesn't excel.
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Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006
Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it.
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Chills at Microsoft's security huddle
July 24, 2006
Microsoft has quietly held meetings with top antivirus researchers for almost 10 years, but there's some unease now that Redmond is a rival.
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Microsoft goes global with antivirus tool update
January 23, 2007
Release of latest version of OneCare next week marks the first time the security and PC maintenance tool will be sold outside the U.S.
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Playing it safe with Windows Vista
December 11, 2006
Microsoft wants to sell Web sites and businesses on security checks of customer PCs. That may not go over so well.
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Security from A to Z: Microsoft
November 27, 2006
The software giant has created a hole that many software companies are gladly stepping in to fill.
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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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European rivals turn wary eye on Microsoft
September 28, 2006
With Netscape's fate in mind, small European security firms are trying to gauge Microsoft's impact on their business.
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Report: Vista to hit anti-spyware, firewall markets
May 8, 2006
Windows XP successor to largely eliminate need to run separate anti-spyware or firewall software, analyst report says.
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Why Microsoft is wrong on Vista security
October 9, 2006
McAfee Chief Scientist George Heron says a technological dispute could usher in a new age of insecurity.
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Symantec: Microsoft won't give us key Vista tech
September 27, 2006
Security rival says Microsoft is withholding spyware APIs for Windows update, but software giant denies it.
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Microsoft's security product hits home stretch
February 6, 2006
Details emerge on arrival and price of OneCare security service, a rival to consumer products from Symantec and McAfee.
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Security firms batten hatches
June 5, 2006
From Symantec to Check Point, everyone's jockeying to contend with the arrival of Microsoft OneCare.
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