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PC World July 2003 Scott Spanbauer |
Pest Zappers More utilities than ever claim to vanquish viruses and smash spyware. Our tests prove they're not all created equal. |
PC World January 3, 2002 Joris Evers |
Peer-to-Peer Apps Shared Trojan Horse Popular file-swapping programs installed spyware software even if users opted out, companies admit... |
PC World May 2005 Scott Spanbauer |
It's Time to Update Your Internet Security Arsenal Every tool you need to secure your Windows PC is free on the Internet. Here's where they are. |
PC World June 2004 Mary Landesman |
Bigger Threats, Better Defense Tests of 16 security tools, including firewalls, antivirus software, and anti-spyware programs, that aim to foil worms, viruses, spies, and hackers. |
PC Magazine July 16, 2003 Konstantinos Karagiannis |
Free Music Services The threat of lawsuits is not turning users off from file sharing, however. In fact, it may be driving users to seek out anonymous services. |
PC World November 2002 Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Lock Out Internet Pests, Lock In Network Security Enhance your wireless network's security; safely share files; block spam in Outlook cooperatively. |
PC Magazine August 19, 2003 Sheryl Canter |
Effective Immunity Viruses keep spreading, and PCs keep getting infected. What can you do to stay secure? |
PC Magazine March 2, 2004 Janet Rubenking |
Identity Theft: What, Me Worry? There are ways to minimize the risk of ID theft. If you have time to balance your checkbook, shop online, or apply for a passport, you have time to check up on your personal information and take action if something's amiss. |
PC Magazine November 25, 2003 |
Under Attack! If you're not running software to protect your PC, you should be! We test 12 products that will protect your PC and those with which it shares cyberspace. |
PC World October 2004 Andrew Brandt |
Security Tips: Keep Viruses, Worms, and Spyware Off Your PC Closing the gates to these threats before they infect your system. |
BusinessWeek February 19, 2007 Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Mischief-Proofing Your PC Vista comes with only some of the protection you'll need. |
InternetNews August 7, 2006 Roy Mark |
RIAA Targets LimeWire A year after winning a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case against Grokster, the recording industry is back in court pursuing LimeWire, a popular peer-to-peer music file sharing service prospering in the place of Grokster. |
PC Magazine August 3, 2004 |
Keep Your PC Safe Learn to wield your firewall, antivirus, and antispyware tools expertly; don't give up your PC without a fight. |
PC World September 2004 Scott Spanbauer |
How Do I Know When a Virus Hits My Computer? Even if you follow every online safety measure, there's no guarantee you won't get nailed by the next Internet worm. Detect and eliminate those viruses and worms that manage to sneak past your antivirus utility. |
PC Magazine March 2, 2004 Sebastian Rupley |
P2P Problems Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks are having more problems than just dramatic declines in download numbers. |
PC World June 2004 Liane Cassavoy |
Viruses Target IM Virus writers and scammers are now plying their trade via instant messaging. Here are the real threats, and tips on avoiding them, including software solutions. |
PC World October 2004 Scott Spanbauer |
Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC World July 2006 Rebbapragada & Mainelli |
All-in-One Security Suites of antivirus, antispyware, and firewall software can provide convenient, solid protection against today's worst threats... Earthlink fights spyware... 10 tips for running security suites... |
PC Magazine February 25, 2004 Cade Metz |
Havoc From MyDoom A fast-spreading computer virus teaches lessons. |
InternetNews September 15, 2005 Clint Boulton |
RIAA Puts More File-sharing Firms On Notice The recording agency sends cease-and-desist letters to seven file sharing proprietors in the wake of its Grokster victory. |
T.H.E. Journal April 2005 Jackson Ratcliffe |
Dominican U. Secures Network to Protect Students and Faculty Dominican University of California takes steps to combat worms, viruses and spyware. |
PC World August 21, 2007 Ryan Naraine |
Die, Spyware, Die! Spyware remains a continuing hassle and a potentially serious intrusion on your privacy. We tested the top antispyware programs to see which ones do the best job. |
PC World November 2005 Mary Landesman |
Best Defenders No, you don't need to put up with PC-clogging, privacy-invading spyware. New and potent tools for killing it dead. Spy Sweeper 4.0... Platinum Internet Security 2005... McAfee AntiSpyware 2006... CounterSpy 1.029... Interview with Gregor Freund on the future of spyware... |
PC Magazine February 3, 2004 Leon Erlanger |
IM and P2P Security The explosion of IM and P2P in the workplace can be a security nightmare. Here's how to keep your network--and your company--safe. |
PC Magazine February 2, 2005 Gottesman & Karagiannis |
A False Sense of Security Only 85 percent of the AOL/NCSA survey respondents were running antivirus software. Worse, while 71 percent of those people thought they were updating their protection at least weekly (including automatic updates), barely half of them actually were. |
PC Magazine March 7, 2007 Neil J. Rubenking |
Security Super Guide The best ways to protect your PC, and your identity. |
T.H.E. Journal August 2004 Kelly Martin |
Unmasking Spyware Today's Internet threats often arrive so quietly that they're undetectable, allowing he malicious code more time to identify and extract additional sensitive information, including passwords, decryption keys and keystrokes. |
PC World March 2006 Tony Bradley |
The New Virus Fighters Today's antivirus programs have no trouble stopping familiar intruders, but how safe are you from the unknown? A test of ten contenders reveals a new Best Buy. |
PC Magazine August 3, 2004 |
Computer Security: Who Is Responsible? There are ways to protect your computer and your office, as well as ways of shielding your kids from online dangers. No solution is perfect, but you'll be more secure if you follow the basics. |
PC World August 23, 2002 Frank Thorsberg |
The World's Worst Viruses Check out our list of nasty computer viruses -- and find out how to save your PC from infection. |
BusinessWeek October 4, 2004 Toddi Gutner |
What's Lurking in Your PC? Because it's so new and still evolving, many computer users don't understand spyware. Here's a quick tutorial to bring you up to date on this insidious problem. |
PC World September 26, 2007 Erik Larkin |
Five of the Dirtiest Malware Tricks From disguising applets to look like part of Windows to co-opting security tools, Web crooks use a variety of methods to bypass your system's safeguards. |
PC Magazine September 16, 2003 Konstantinos Karagiannis |
Sweeping for Spies, Improved Adware, key loggers, and other spyware can send personal information about you out to the wired world, as well as make your machine run sluggishly. |
PC Magazine November 2, 2005 Michael J. Steinhart |
Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
PC World April 2004 Scott Spanbauer |
Lock Down Your PC Hackers. Spammers. Even rogue coworkers and employees. How can you keep the bad guys out and the good data in? Safeguard your system's perimeter with these 29 beyond-the-basics security steps. |
InternetNews September 20, 2004 Susan Kuchinskas |
California To Set P2P Policy California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered the State CIO to come up with a policy for the use of peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing applications by state personnel. |
PC World May 16, 2006 Narasu Rebbapragada |
First Look: Kaspersky's Best of Breed Security Suite Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 offers top-notch protection, but its odd interface and high price may somewhat limit its appeal. |
PC Magazine May 5, 2004 John Clyman |
McAfee AntiSpyware McAfee AntiSpyware is a solid--but not impenetrable--defense against spyware and adware |
PC World November 2003 Kandra & Brandt |
The Great American Privacy Makeover An exclusive PC World survey reveals that even savvy Web users can do more to safeguard their privacy and data. Take the quiz and find out how vulnerable you are; then use our tips to improve your score. |
PC Magazine June 18, 2010 Mark Hachman |
Music Piracy Arrives on the Phone Via Google's Android Music piracy has come to the phone - specifically the Android platform, which has begun harboring several third-party apps designed to download songs directly to the phone. |
PC Magazine June 25, 2007 Neil J. Rubenking |
System Shield 3 Internet Security Don't rely on this suite to handle your computer's security... Norton 360... Outpost Security Suite Pro... |
PC Magazine May 30, 2007 Jamie Lendino |
Share Your Media Safely Sharing information is germane to business but it must be done safely. Here are four ways to ensure that the only thing you transfer to a colleague is data. |
PC Magazine June 12, 2006 Neil J. Rubenking |
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 Services and resources for identity-theft prevention expand the popular ZoneAlarm suite. |
PC Magazine April 29, 2004 Jay Munro |
Symantec Client Security 2.0 Symantec Client Security 2.0 provides a strong defense for PC users on your network. With its easy-to-use interface, clear documentation, and straightforward setup, SCS is a good choice for corporate protection. |
PC World July 2005 Mary Landesman |
Symantec Offers So-So Spyware Protection Beta of Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition stops some spyware, but produces mixed results otherwise. |
PC Magazine November 22, 2004 Sebastian Rupley |
Is P2P File Sharing Fading? Have recording industry lawsuits slowed down P2P file sharing? |
PC World September 2003 Andrew Brandt |
Privacy Watch: The Danger of Too Much File Sharing Are strangers grabbing more than just tunes from your PC? |
PC World October 2005 Mary Landesman |
New ZoneAlarm Tackles Spyware Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm Security Suite 6 provides firewall-based spyware protection, but may require too much user interaction. |
PC Magazine August 17, 2005 Ryan Naraine |
The Lookout: Ducking Spyware More that 90% of Internet users in the United States have altered their online behavior significantly to counter the threat of spyware programs, according to a study. |
PC World April 2003 Zetter & Tweney |
Internet Fixes Sneakier spam, wilier worms, more aggravating ads... no wonder it feels like your PC is under assault. Fight back with these simple steps for keeping the latest pests at bay. |