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more about #antivirus more comments → tech-tard: Been using it since released to beta. And in the name of research, I've forced myself to browse porn websites daily to check its protection capability... more » ArrEmmDee: I was actually looking forward to this, but I remembered my university gets me a free copy of Norton (which is fantastic, because my university doesn'... more » Kaiser-Machead: AVG is free, but AVG is also shit. Shitty shit shit as it were. I may have to sample this. Avast is actually not bad, but those who hate stupid noises... more » token_illiterate_commenter: I've had to clean a couple of people's home computers that were infected even with an updated version of AVG on it. I used to swear by it, but no more... more » Nick: oh, man. this is gonna be like when matthew broderrick made the W.O.P.R. play itself in tic-tac-toe. more » Audiyoda: Mmmmmm.... Windows Security Essentials & Windows Defender (both free) do exactly the same thing. Leave it to the Mac-fanboys to leave that little ti... more » Bs Baldwin: isn't this the same function in vista that people hated at the start? more » i38warhawk: So it warns you before you do something stupid, didn't Vista get dragged through the mud because of a similar feature? more » UnderLoK: I was going to send this when I saw it pop up on Intego this morning (was looking for some stuff on a Safari bug), but I couldn't find any other posts... more » KTK1990: That is a awesome new feature. I hope though it doesnt full my apple software updates app with virus definition updates or anything. more » Conrad: As Macs become more mainstream they will need antivirus. more » sneakypoo: Oh my, I do believe the trolls will feast tonight. more » Sir Gibler: just feel like saying Amazon has Snow Leopard on the cheap... I bought mine from Apple already. Damn Amazon changed their prices today but they were t... more » winkerVsbecks: and you thought this was just harmless fun. more » MrPurpleton: I'm sorry, I don't understand why this is a "slightly unflattering feature." more » -
#downloads
AVG 9 Antivirus Improves Performance, Adds Identity Theft Tool
Windows only: One of our readers' favorite antivirus applications, AVG, has updated, claiming faster scan times (up to 50%), boot times (10-15%), and less memory usage. On top of that, it's added a new feature to assist with identity theft. [Lifehacker] -
#antivirus
Microsoft's Free Security Essentials Antivirus Goes Final
The free Security Essentials app from Microsoft just escaped beta, meaning they fixed all the showstopper bugs that would cause users to be irreparably pissed. More » -
#rumor
Snow Leopard Has Hidden Antivirus Talents
Well, this is int-er-est-ing: Early testers have come across what looks like a new antivirus function within Snow Leopard. Or to put it another way, Macs don't need antivirus! Wait. More » -
#windows
Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus Software (Codename: Morro) Available on June 23rd
Microsoft has supplied details on its plans for Microsoft Security Essentials (formerly referred to as Morro)—a free antivirus service for Windows. Do Symantec and McAfee really have anything to worry about? More » -
#windows
Microsoft Morro Free Antivirus Service: Don't Laugh Too Hard
Microsoft's Morro antivirus service—no, not Live OneCare, their other soon-to-be-terminated antivirus deal—is hitting beta "soon," before it launches at the end of the year for free. You and I are laughing. Symantec and McAfee, not so much. More » -
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Klingon Anti-Virus Software Detects Romulan Activity
U.K. security firm Sophos has re-released their Threat Detection Test software, but with a slight tweak to use the new Star Trek's popularity to its advantage: The software has been translated entirely into the Klingon language. More » -
#norton360fakereview
PRODUCT video review BAD: Norton security 360 software CD
Dear Friend , This video review was specially selected to be sent to you ! Software security but not always Top 10. Do we put Norton 360 in front of Investors daily? Monitor video above. -
#conficker
11th-Hour Fix May Protect Huge Corporate Networks From Conficker Worm's Nastiness
Zero-hour approaches for the awakening of the Conficker megaworm. As we explained, Conficker can evade detection like none before it. But security experts have released a scanner that may save your IT professional's sanity tomorrow. More » -
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#antivirus
FTC Halts Massive Scam That Tricks Consumers Into Buying Anti-Virus Software
Have you ever got one of those annoying ads that claim your computer is infected? Well, the FTC has put a stop to the scam and the five anti-virus products involved. More » -
#hellokitty
Hello. Kitty. Antivirus. Software. [Kitty Hell]
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#questionoftheday
Question of the Day: Do You Use an Anti-Virus Program?
I don't know about you, but I get stuck with calls every so often from family and friends looking for solutions to their computer problems, only to find out that their systems are bogged down with viruses and spyware. Naturally, a lot of what your computer may be infected with comes down to your browsing habits and the OS that you use, but there has always been a debate about whether anti-virus programs are resource hogs that actually do more harm than good. So, the question is: Do you use an anti-virus program? More »
