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Back when Microsoft announced it was going to release its free Security Essentials antivirus program, some security firms scoffed at the idea that an au gratis solution could hang with fleshed out, non-free AV suites. Among them was Symantec, who w…
We know you would never click on suspicious links in your email or download unexpected files willy-nilly, but we’re willing to bet you know someone that would. Now would be a good time to remind them not to do that sort of thing. According to McAfee, t…
Look around your office and spot two other people. According to a new study by Symantec, one of you has fallen victim to some type of cybercrime, including viruses, identity theft, online hacking, online harassment, online scams, phishing, and sexual p…
Let’s cut right to the chase — according to security firm Panda Security, the infamous Nigerian scam ranks as the decade’s most popular online ploy to swindle victims.
“This was the first type of scam to appear on the Internet and continues to be wide…
Security firm Comodo is billing its upcoming “GeekBuddy” software as “your own personal geek, anytime.” Summed up, that’s exactly what GeekBuddy purports to be, offering a bonanza of tech related help, from virus detection/removal to email setup, and e…
Virus writers are a tricky bunch, though their schemes are often glaringly obvious, at least to the tech savvy. The problem is, there are scores of users who don’t fall into this category, and according to Symantec, there’s a new ploy making the rounds…