Refers to detecting and blocking computer viruses. See antivirus program, behavior blocking, virus and virus hoaxes.
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- Avira AntiVir Premium 9.0.452 (Windows)
- Avira AntiVir Premium enhances the comprehensive protection of the Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus with important security and configuration functions and protects you against viruses, worms, Trojans, ad/spyware, dialers, bots and dangerous downloads.
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Google's Chrome OS: Will you give up desktop apps?
- I won't ntntI can'tI'm not online 24/7. I need local apps, as does everyone else. Say what you want. But network outages happen... Weather by forces of nature or human error, a network will eventually go down. It's only a matter of time. And knowing Google's past GMail outages, I...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Protector Plus Virus Database 8.0.G33 (Windows)
- Protector Plus Antivirus Software is the ideal antivirus software to protect your computer against threats by all types of malware like viruses, trojans and worms. Protector Plus is backed by the antivirus specialists of Proland Software, who have expertise in developing antivirus software since 1989. Protector Plus is easy to...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- IObit Security 360 1.30 (Windows)
- IObit Security 360 is a free malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition 6.3 (Windows)
- EAV Antivirus Suite can detect and eliminate spyware, Trojans, key loggers, adware programs, browser hijackers, cookies, spy bots, trackware, and other malware, even new and unknown ones, on your PC. EAV Antivirus Suite is able to block ARP attacks. EAV Antivirus Suite can recover all damages with Internet Explorer caused...
- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer
- With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer
- I had an ugly run-in with scareware last night, but I'm not sure what left me more annoyed: The dreaded Antivirus Pro 2009 scareware or McAfee, my anti-virus software provider. by Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-11-12
- 10 antivirus programs for Windows 7
- Windows 7 offers some new security features, but a good antivirus program can provide additional protection. Greg Shultz put together a list of 10 solid Windows 7-compatible choices.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Download resources 2009-11-11
- SecureIT Free 200901020 (Windows)
- SecureIT Free is a free Internet Security Suite that help keep your computer safe from virus, spyware, and other malicious threats while online. The new SecureIT 2009 version includes improved protection from the latest threats, simple and easy to use interface, and enhanced hourly updates ensuring your computer is constantly...
- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- (Panda Cloud Antivirus leaves beta)
- An MS Security Rip-off?This looks very much as if Panda has stolen the look of MS Security Essentials. I just hope it's as good as the Microsoft product.What makes it CLOUD?What is cloud about this? It is an app installed on the local PC scanning files on your local...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Panda Cloud Antivirus leaves beta
- Panda Cloud Antivirus is notable as a free security solution for two reasons: Panda is a reputable security vendor, and the program achieves its goal of freeing up system resources. by CNET News.com
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- Windows Server 2008 R2 finally gets its day in the sun
- I'd like to know more....about when respective updates to SBS and EBS solutions will be coming.EBS, SBSHi. stay tuned for the next post. you aren't going to like the non answer. MJEasy Migration from Windows Server would be greatThat would be the best feature!!!!Use RHEL or somethingPeople do not understand...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition 1.0 (Windows)
- Panda Cloud Antivirus is the first free cloud-based antivirus thin-client. It consists of a lightweight antivirus agent that is connected in real-time to PandaLabs' Collective Intelligence servers to protect faster against the newest malware variants while barely impacting PC performance. Thanks to Panda Security's Collective Intelligence malware and goodware online...
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner 5.0.3 (Mac)
- Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner is an award winning general purpose tool for Mac OS X. sLCC makes system maintenance simple with an easy point and click interface to many OS X functions. Novice and expert users alike will appreciate the powerful toolset sLCC provides. Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner is installed...
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- AppRemover 2.1.0.1 (Windows)
- AppRemover is a software application, that enables the complete uninstallation of antivirus and antispyware applications from your computer. Once downloaded, simply double-click the AppRemover icon. AppRemover will uninstall any detected antivirus and antispyware applications on your computer.
- Software downloads 2009-11-07
- News to know: Windows 7; Google Dashboard; Driving while texting; Steve Jobs; Droid
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic" Dana Blankenhorn: What the Google Privacy Dashboard can...
- Blog posts 2009-11-06
- Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples
- RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Which antivirus is best at removing malware?
- Run a Linux distro or a MacIt is funny, when you 'weld' a web_browserinto an operating system and viruses/worms/malware/trojans and spyware come in from outside sources it is amazing how insecureit makes an Operating System.Say what you will, Linux distro's power theInternet with Bind dns, dhcp, routers/switchesand they do not...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Which antivirus is best at removing malware?
- According to a comparative review of sixteen antivirus solutions, only a few were successful at completely removing the malware they were tested against. by Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-11-05
- Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal
- Opera"Browser rivals to register official complaints about Microsoft's ballot screen proposal". . . and by "browser rivals" you really mean Opera, who has been whimpering and whining the whole time. A browser that barely appears on anybody's charts, but still retains a cult following.I think Microsoft is improving with IE7...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
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