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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.
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Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006
Reviewed on January 25, 2006
PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.
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McAfee Internet Security
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Norton Co.
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Microsoft Outlook
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IBM offers developers free security tools
June 22, 2006
Big Blue adds new tools to AlphaWorks as it looks to beef up its security offerings.
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IBM Corp.
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Java
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SBC, Yahoo add security tools to Net service
May 17, 2005
New service combines antivirus, anti-spyware and parental control tools--and is available free to SBC Yahoo subscribers.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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AT&T Corp.
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RealNetworks beefs up security package
November 17, 2006
Company's subscription services now include an array of security tools, including the basics.
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RealNetworks Inc.
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subscriber
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RealNetworks RealPlayer
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broadband
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media player
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Google Inc.
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antivirus
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PC
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Microsoft security tools go global
August 14, 2006
Free Web-based PC-scanning service made available worldwide, part of an international push for its security tools.
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Microsoft Windows Live
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McAfee Inc.
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scanner
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Microsoft Corp.
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PC
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Microsoft Windows
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Symantec revamps mail security tool
April 17, 2006
New version of software for e-mail gateways will mark final result of the melding of Brightmail and Symantec technologies.
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Brightmail Inc.
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e-mail gateway
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Symantec Corp.
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e-mail security
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security tool
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Sun Solaris
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SMTP
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e-mail
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security
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Microsoft Windows
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New tools test VoIP security
August 3, 2006
Programs are meant to boost security, but attackers can also use them to disconnect calls or reassign extensions.
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VoIP security
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VoIP
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TippingPoint Technologies
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security tool
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telephony
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call
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Cisco routers get an upgrade
September 13, 2004
The new wide area network access routers feature embedded security tools and support for voice over Internet Protocol.
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Mike Volpi
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Juniper Networks Inc.
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security tool
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VoIP
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WAN
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router
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IP
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Microsoft to deliver patches by the dozen
February 8, 2007
Slew of Patch Tuesday security updates will include "critical" fixes for Windows, Office and Microsoft's security tools.
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Microsoft Data Access Components
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Microsoft Visual Studio
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Windows
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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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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Forrester Research Inc.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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security company
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Symantec Corp.
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security
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Microsoft Corp.
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antivirus
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operating system
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PC
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Windows XP
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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.
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
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security
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vulnerability
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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Nessus security tool closes its source
October 6, 2005
Developer makes popular free scanner proprietary, saying competitors were taking advantage of its open-source status.
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Tenable Network Security Inc.
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GPL
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security tool
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open source
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source code
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developer
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scanner
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e-mail
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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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malicious software
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spyware
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server
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Manning the cyberbarricades--or not
May 17, 2005
SBC, Yahoo offer free security tools to Net service subscribers. Also: U.S. government says its Wi-Fi networks aren't secure.
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Wi-Fi network
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SBC Communications Inc.
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researcher
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Wi-Fi
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Yahoo! Inc.
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security
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Adobe snaps up document security tools
January 9, 2006
Copy-restriction software lets businesses safeguard sensitive documents, including PDF, Microsoft Office and CAD files.
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Adobe LiveCycle
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Adobe Systems Inc.
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CAD
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security tool
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document
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Adobe PDF
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acquisition
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Corp.
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server
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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
November 13, 2005
Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played.
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Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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rootkit
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copy protection
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security tool
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anti-spyware
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software company
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Sony Corp.
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CD
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Microsoft Corp.
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security
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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Dictionary for software bugs to cut confusion?
March 1, 2007
Mitre initiative, backed by Homeland Security, is designed to replace many variations in use today with standard flaw terms.
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Mitre Corp.
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Cigital
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weakness
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security tool
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initiative
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dictionary
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security
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knowledge
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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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Microsoft Windows Vista
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security company
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Microsoft Windows Live
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Forrester Research Inc.
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Symantec Corp.
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McAfee Inc.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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vice president
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security
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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Microsoft Corp.
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operating system
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Norton Co.
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firewall
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Cisco's new security target: consumers
February 13, 2007
The multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses plans to move into the lucrative consumer market later this year.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Checkpoint Systems Inc.
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security tool
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home network
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Linksys
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security
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router
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McAfee Inc.
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PC
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