Posts Tagged ‘ AV ’

Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 Review

November 15, 2010
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 Review

Offers more protection than a pack of pit bulls
A part of us wishes Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 came bundled with its own aluminum foil deflector beanie, because it’s the only thing missing from what’s otherwise the ultimate package for parano…

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Security Firms Cry Foul over Microsoft Distributing Free AV via Windows Update

November 9, 2010
Security Firms Cry Foul over Microsoft Distributing Free AV via Windows Update

Starting November 1st, Microsoft began making its free Security Essentials antivirus software available to Windows users through its Microsoft Update service, a move which has sparked outrage among at least two AV vendors.
“This will end up in action t…

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Microsoft Security Essentials Now Protecting Over 31 Million PCs

September 30, 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials Now Protecting Over 31 Million PCs

Antivirus vendors went on the offensive when Microsoft announced it was dropping its Windows Live OneCare in favor of offering a free security suite, Microsoft Security Essentials. One year later and with 31 million installations now under its belt, Mi…

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McAfee: New Worm Eats Your AV Software

September 10, 2010
McAfee: New Worm Eats Your AV Software

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…

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Latest Virus Encourages Users to Uninstall AV Software

August 20, 2010
Latest Virus Encourages Users to Uninstall AV Software

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…

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