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CounterSpy 3.1.2836
Scan your computer for malware not using much system resources.
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Panda Antivirus 2008
Reviewed on October 12, 2007
Panda Antivirus 2008 is slower than the competition and lacks independent, third-party antivirus test results, and thus doesn't receive our recommendation.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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Plague carriers: Most users unaware of PC infections
October 25, 2004
If you are the average user, your computer has more bugs than a skid row motel.
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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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Zombie tool makes use of Windows, antivirus flaws
November 30, 2006
Bot software that turns PCs into zombies spreads via holes in Symantec and Microsoft products.
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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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House approves spyware bill--again
May 24, 2005
Members of the House of Representatives can't decide how to punish spyware makers, so they approve two bills with different approaches.
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Research: Spyware industry worth billions
May 3, 2005
Webroot's report on the spyware epidemic indicates that the malicious applications are attracting a growing share of online ad spending.
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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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Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch
March 25, 2006
Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks.
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Microsoft Corp.
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FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client Protection
October 6, 2005
Product marks company's entry into market for desktop security products for businesses, but not much is known about it yet.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Symantec Corp.
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security
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McAfee Inc.
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Security gripes? Microsoft feels your pain
May 13, 2005
Software giant plans subscription service offering antivirus help, automatic computer checkups.
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