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Big changes in Security Starter Kit 2010

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:51:00 +0000

Planning on getting a new computer this holiday season? Stay safe into the New Year with the overhauled Download.com Security Starter Kit for 2010. Originally posted at The Download Blog

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Confidential 9/11 pager messages disclosed

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:31:28 +0000

Glimpse into events of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks comes from pager messages that have been anonymously published on WikiLeaks.org. Originally posted at News - Politics and Law

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Alwil Avast Professional Edition

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0000

Though Alwil Avast Professional Edition ($40 for a one-year, single-PC license, as of 11/23/09) has a speedy scan rate, that wasn't enough to offset its unimpressive protection from malware infections and its truly annoying interface. With a last-place showing in our stand-alone antivirus rankings, it's clearly a less than ideal choice for your paid protection. (A new version is coming early next year--see the end of this review.)

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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +0000

McAfee VirusScan Plus ($40 for a one-year, single-PC license, as of 11/19/09) does well with traditional, signature-based malware detection, but it delivered a large number of false positives and fumbled on essentials like proactive protection and scan speed. Overall, it ranked tenth out of the 11 products in our roundup of stand-alone antivirus programs.

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ESET NOD32

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:05:00 +0000

ESET NOD32 has some nice, techie-focused extras and it effectively ferrets out rootkits, but it can't keep up with other antivirus apps when it comes to the essential task of blocking malware. It came in ninth place out of 11 in our current ranking of stand-alone antivirus software.

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Avira AntiVir Premium Edition

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:02:00 +0000

Avira's AntiVir Premium Edition lacks an advanced malware detection feature used by top programs, and it could use a smoother interface. The program earned a seventh-place ranking in our current stand-alone antivirus roundup.

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F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:00 +0000

While F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010 ($40 for a one-year, 3-PC license, as of 11/19/09) is simple to use and does a reasonable job of blocking malware, it has a few bugs, and it couldn't beat some of its competitors. It came in at number six in our current roundup of stand-alone antivirus apps.

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BitDefender Antivirus 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:38:00 +0000

BitDefender Antivirus ($30 for a one-year, three-PC license) holds its own at dealing with malware, but its interface isn't especially user-friendly. Overall the program earned fourth place in our roundup of stand-alone antivirus programs.

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Kaspersky's third-place ranking in our roundup of stand-alone antivirus programs reflects its ability both to impress and to disappoint. It pairs competent proactive protection with below-average signature detection, and a strong feature set with an at-times annoying user experience.

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Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Symantec's Norton AntiVirus ($40 for a one-year, single-PC license) offers some terrific extra features and a polished user interface. But subpar performance in one detection category prevented it from capturing the top spot in our chart of stand-alone antivirus programs.

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Top Protection: G Data AntiVirus 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Most security programs use a single antivirus engine, but the German-made G Data ($25 for a one-year, single-PC license, as of 11/20/09) uses two separate engines: BitDefender and Avast. That double coverage may have helped it rack up an impressive 99.95 percent block rate for traditional, signature-based detection of known malware, a rate better than that of any other app we tested. It was likewise strong at blocking annoying adware, running up a 99.8 percent score, and these strengths helped it earn top billing.

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Microsoft warns of IE exploit code in the wild

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:40:16 +0000

Company says it is investigating a publicly published exploit code that allegedly could lead to computers running versions 6 or 7 of the browser getting compromised. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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Chrome OS security: 'Sandboxing' and auto updates

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:29:52 +0000

Google operating system will feature many of the same security features as the Chrome browser, including "sandboxing" of applications, auto updating, and antiphishing. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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E-tailers snagged in marketing 'scam' blame customers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Priceline, Classmates.com, and Orbitz say customers should read the fine print before complaining about being charged recurring monthly fees to join loyalty programs they didn't want.

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McAfee warns about '12 Scams of Christmas'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:06 +0000

Shoppers and retailers aren't the only ones gearing up for the holidays. Criminals are out in full force with plenty of scams to separate you and your money

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McAfee warns about '12 Scams of Christmas'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:06 +0000

Shoppers and retailers aren't the only ones gearing up for the holidays. Criminals are out in full force with plenty of scams to separate you and your money Originally posted at Safe and Secure

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A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com/blogs/tech) / U.S. not ready for cyberwarfare, government warns as attacks rise

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

First, McAfee released a report concluding that the age of cyberwar is upon us. Now, current and former U.S. officials warn in a government report that we're not ready for such times. A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office released earlier...

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A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com/blogs/tech) / U.S. not ready for cyberwarfare, government warns as attacks rise

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Cisco launches iPhone security app

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000

Cisco Systems' new App Store entry, featuring customized alerts and threat information delivered to the handheld device, targets security professionals. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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Town to photograph every car that enters and leaves

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:13:20 +0000

The California town of Tiburon votes to set up permanent cameras to record the license plate of every car on its roads. Is this one more step toward a surveillance state? Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

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New Firefox 3.6 beta aims to cut crashes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:41:00 +0000

The third beta imposes a new restriction on how third-party software can interact with it. And a feature called Resource Package could speed up Firefox 3.7. Originally posted at Deep Tech

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Fortinet launches rare net security IPO

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:16:25 +0000

Roll-up, roll-up Fortinet has set a price of $12.50 a share for its initial public offering on Wednesday. If all goes to plan, the security appliance firm and its investors stand to rake in a more than $156m through the offer.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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McAfee warns of Cold War-style computer attack

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The threat of warfare spreading into the digital realm is no longer just a possibility, according to a McAfee report released Tuesday. The Santa Clara computer security firm concluded that countries like Russia, China, France, Israel and the United States...

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Facebook adopts new privacy policy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:05:00 +0000

The social-networking site hopes that policy revision will make the policy more accessible and easier to understand. Originally posted at News - Digital Media

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T-Mobile says workers sold customer data

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:24:36 +0000

British consumer privacy commissioner says he will prosecute over sale of customer data by T-Mobile employees. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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Cyber Warfare Warning Sounded

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +0000

In its annual report on cybercrime, McAfee says that the age of cyber warfare has arrived.

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FAQ: Recognizing phishing e-mails

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Phishing attacks have spiked this year, recent reports show. Here's a primer on what phishing is and how to avoid it. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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McAfee warns of Cold War-style computer attack

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Report: Countries prepping for cyber war

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

U.S., Israel, Russia, China, and France are gearing up for cyber offensives, according to a new McAfee report.

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Report: Countries prepping for cyber war

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

U.S., Israel, Russia, China, and France are gearing up for cyber offensives, according to a new McAfee report. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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VeriSign expects major security update by 2011

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:00 +0000

New protocol will guarantee the origin and integrity of Domain Name System data for .com and .net, company says.

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Microsoft patching zero-day Windows 7 SMB hole

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Company warns customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available and suggests a workaround until a patch is ready. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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