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SpywareBlaster 4.2
Prevent spyware and malware from being installed on your computer.
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Netscape Communications Corp.
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attack
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Firefox
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Web browser
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Mozilla Corp.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Start-up Robot Genius deploys new security technology
April 30, 2007
Threefold software package is designed to address all sides of malicious software problems.
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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 Vista
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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PC
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Microsoft Windows XP
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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.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Trend Micro bolsters anti-spyware lineup
April 11, 2005
Network security company updates its anti-spyware applications and introduces a package of tools to fight malicious software.
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Trend Micro OfficeScan
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Trend Micro Inc.
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anti-spyware
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security tool
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network security
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server
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Not all adware is badware
April 6, 2006
Hotbar.com CEO Oren Dobronsky issues a challenge to purveyors of legitimate adware and ad-supported software.
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Symantec Corp.
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anti-spyware
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Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware
February 13, 2006
Microsoft's Windows AntiSpyware tool called out some Symantec security products as malicious software that steals passwords.
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Symantec Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
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security
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Microsoft Windows
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Google, Sun, others band to fight spyware, adware
January 25, 2006
New coalition to name companies that sneak ads and spying programs onto computers of unsuspecting Web surfers.
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coalition
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Vint Cerf
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cyberattack
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Sun Microsystems Inc.
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adware
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victim
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spyware
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survey
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Google Inc.
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bank
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IE7 being developed to resist spyware
June 14, 2005
Next version of Microsoft's browser is being built to derail hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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Microsoft Longhorn
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malicious software
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Corp.
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blog
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Web browser
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Microsoft Windows
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Spyware fighters go after MP3 search site
December 7, 2006
Two watchdogs ask the feds to take on FastMP3Search.com.ar, which they allege is a front for malicious software.
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MP3
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Putting Vista in the fast lane
August 8, 2005
With the next version of Windows, Microsoft tackles an age-old problem: how to keep PCs running like new.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat
June 12, 2006
Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software.
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bot
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threat
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Windows PC
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Microsoft Corp.
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adware
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PC
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Sony Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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spyware
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security
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e-mail
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Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs
August 14, 2006
Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread.
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flaw
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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security
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Microsoft Corp.
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spyware
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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Netscape update takes aim at phishing
May 19, 2005
Version 8 of the Web browser promises to warn surfers when they visit fraud sites that aim to nab their personal details. Images: Netscape aims to 'sizzle' with security
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Netscape Communications Corp.
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phishing
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Time Warner Inc.
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Web browser
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security
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America Online Inc.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Firefox
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PC
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Microsoft Corp.
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Disspy Pro 3.0
Scan your PC for malware.
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malware
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Real-Time
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scanner
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monitor
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Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists
November 4, 2005
Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology.
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Kaspersky Lab
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rootkit
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Graham Cluley
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Sophos Plc.
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digital-rights management
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Sony Corp.
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antipiracy
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antivirus company
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security company
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antivirus
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security
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Europe calls for concerted fight against spam
November 28, 2006
Regulators, ISPs, governments and the police have been called on by the European Commission to boost their antispam efforts.
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European Union
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Europe
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