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Norton AntiVirus 2006
Reviewed on November 9, 2005
Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.
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Trojan pretends to do good
October 7, 2004
Symantec warns Net users of Trojan horse that removes adware but alters security settings in computers.
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Norton Internet Security 2005 Antispyware Edition
Reviewed on April 18, 2005
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Detection tool lands Symantec a patent
March 2, 2005
Software that combs through files for viruses, worms and spyware brings the security company a U.S. patent.
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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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Will security firms detect police spyware?
July 17, 2007
A recent court case dealing with key loggers installed by the feds invites the question: will security companies put the interests of their customers first?Security firms on police spyware, in their own words
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McAfee sends 'Falcon' after Symantec, Microsoft
May 30, 2006
Consumer security software due out this summer is pitted against Microsoft's OneCare and Symantec's upcoming 'Genesis.'
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Week in review: Reading Redmond
February 18, 2005
Just when you think you have Bill Gates' next move figured out, he goes and does the opposite.
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This week in security
February 18, 2005
Bill Gates acknowledges IE has become security risk, as he announces browser update will ship separately from next major version of Windows.
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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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F-Secure Internet Security 2006
Reviewed on January 27, 2006
F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam, and other online menaces. Although its spyware defense needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.
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Check Point to offer corporate anti-spyware
November 7, 2005
Another security software company unveils anti-spyware applications for businesses.
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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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Symantec: Who's afraid of Microsoft?
February 16, 2005
CEO John Thompson says the company will rely on the strength of its products to fend off Microsoft's entry into the security fray. Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge
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Symantec files suit to label adware
June 8, 2005
Lawsuit seeks right to detect Hotbar's toolbar programs as adware--a new move in the tug of war between security providers and marketers.
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Microsoft offers businesses a security test drive
November 14, 2006
Forefront Client Security will go up against established security products from companies such as Cisco Systems, Symantec and McAfee.
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Symantec labels church software as spyware
August 3, 2006
Norton Antivirus creates an unholy stink by mistakenly instructing vicars to delete a file used to create sermons.
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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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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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Phishers using DNS servers to lure victims?
March 8, 2005
Security experts warn that "pharming" could be the new frontier for online thieves looking to steal your personal data.
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