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Thwart the Three Biggest Internet Threats of 2007 Protect yourself against the three gravest Web dangers: Internet Explorer, phishing attacks, and malware. |
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Internet Tips: Play It Safe With the Right Browser Security Settings Select the appropriate browser settings; improve wireless-network security with WPA. |
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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. |
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March 2006
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Programs in Peril Popular applications have more security flaws than Windows does. |
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Hassle-Free PC: Four Tips to Make IE More Secure Add a layer of protection against spyware and other malicious code. |
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November 2, 2005
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Internet Explorer 7 Is Still Not Safe Enough IE 7 is definitely more secure, but phishing and malicious scripting attacks remain a problem. |
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July 2003
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Pest Zappers More utilities than ever claim to vanquish viruses and smash spyware. Our tests prove they're not all created equal. |
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April 2004
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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. |
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June 2004
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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 World
September 2004
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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. |
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Internet Tips: Protect Your PC and Data With the Security Checklist Follow these essential steps for your PC security. |
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Keep Your PC Safe Learn to wield your firewall, antivirus, and antispyware tools expertly; don't give up your PC without a fight. |
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September 2005
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Wipe Out Windows Annoyances Banish the worst glitches, time-wasters, and irritations in the Windows XP with these 29 tips. Plus: Get the scoop on Windows' biggest rivals. |
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November 2003
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Microsoft's Patch Policy Pickle Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates. |
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October 2004
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Is It Time to Ditch IE? Even the Feds are advising IT to eschew the troubled browser. But will abandoning IE really help? |
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January 2005
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August 2003
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Step-By-Step: Bulletproof Your PC With a Software Firewall For any computer with an Internet connection, a firewall is essential. Here are the setup basics. |
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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... |
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June 21, 2007
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Microsoft Glitches Hamper Critical Fixes Crucial patches for IE and Office hit snags... A fix for a Norton security hole... |
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. |
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December 9, 2003
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Top Five Myths About Safe Surfing Don't let a false sense of security put you in danger. |
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Windows: Security Is Suddenly Job One By attacking some of the worst security problems in Windows, Windows XP Service Pack 2 could save you a lot of trouble. Bite the bullet and install it -- the sooner the better. |
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May 16, 2006
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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. |
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November 11, 2003
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Protect Your New PC Your new system is at great risk the first time you go online. Here's how to keep it safe. |
PC Magazine
August 19, 2003
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Effective Immunity Viruses keep spreading, and PCs keep getting infected. What can you do to stay secure? |
PC Magazine
February 2, 2005
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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. |
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April 2003
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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. |
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November 22, 2006
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Bugs and Fixes: Internet Explorer 7 Proves Buggy Already Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP is Finally Out... Video iPods may Come with Windows Worm... New Office Holes... |
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July 2006
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Tools and Rules of Internet Security Learn the rules of Net security, find car prices online, a free HTML editor... |
PC Magazine
November 25, 2003 |
File Sharers, Beware With most popular file-sharing services, you could be sharing more than you think. We tell you how to stay safe. |
PC World
September 2004
Steve Bass |
A Two-Pronged Spyware Defense Keep the torrent of snooping software off your PC -- before and after it strikes. |
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July 24, 2006
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Step by Step: Get Any PC, New or Old, Ready for Everyday Use Customize your system settings, update drivers, get rid of built-in software you don't want, and more. |
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June 2006
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Plug Critical Holes in IE and Office Where to find temporary patches before the Microsoft patches are released... Microsoft releases 6 critical patches for Microsoft Office security holes... A fix for problems when you resume from standby and hibernation states... RealOne Player security patches released... |
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May 2003
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Fix Your Browser and Shop Safely Yet another patch for Internet Explorer to keep your data secure. |
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October 5, 2004
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Locking Down Internet Explorer Internet Explorer's My Computer zone has been an open door to security threats, but now you can padlock it. |
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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. |
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October 23, 2006
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Windows Tips: Don't Let a Windows Update Bring You Down Put yourself back in the driver's seat by disabling auto installs, updating Microsoft applications, fixing broken updates, and more. |
PC World
September 2004
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Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
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February 21, 2007
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Zero-Day Malware Attacks You Can't Block No matter how diligently you patch your PC, it may still be vulnerable during the first hours of a previously unseen attack. Here's what you should know about zero-day hazards and the security holes they exploit. |
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July 25, 2006
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78 Ways to Make Software Do More With these tips and tools, your everyday applications -- from Office to IE, Firefox to ZoneAlarm -- can become faster, more powerful, and easier to use. |
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August 12, 2002
Tom Mainelli |
Symantec Unveils Automated Norton AntiVirus Updated program zaps latest worms, seeks out instant messaging nasties, and doesn't bother you with the details. |
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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. |
InternetNews
June 29, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
US-CERT: Beware of IE The U.S. government's cybersecurity unit recommends ditching Internet Explorer in favor of other, safer browsers. |
PC World
October 24, 2006
Erik Larkin, PC World |
Radically New IE 7 or Updated Mozilla Firefox 2--Which Browser is Better? We extensively test drive both to find your best browser experience. |
