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News (25)

• Google warns drive-by downloads up 300 percent

  Drive-by downloads, in which malicious Web sites exploit browser vulnerabilities to execute malicious code, have increased since April 2007, warned Google researchers have warned.

• Actor's death exploited by cybercriminals

  The death of actor Heath Ledger has prompted cybercriminals to trick unsuspecting fans into downloading malware via infected Web sites, security company Trend Micro has warned.

• Google calls for users to report malicious sites

  Google is hoping users of its search engine will report "bad sites" to help the company fight criminals exploiting the company's infrastructure to distribute malware.

• Yahoo search flags dangerous Web sites

  Yahoo is using McAfee's SiteAdvisor to warn users of harmful Web sites appearing in its search results but a security researcher warns the technology has a repuation for giving false positives.

• Twitter targeted by malware attacks

  Microblogging service Twitter has started to be targeted by online criminals with malware.

Features and Case Studies (19)

• Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

  The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

• Beat malware with Firefox, others

  Malware is a malicious and destructive form of Web browser hijacking. Combating such an attack requires patience and a set of specific tools, references, and resources. Prepare yourself with this guide.

• New generation of attacks pose increasing security challenges

  Get the details on the latest threats and see how they are requiring an escalation in the war against viruses, worms, and other malware.

• Who are these virus writers?

  commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

• 50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Reviews (15)

• Spyware beware: AdAware vs Spybot

  We put the two top contenders in the spyware-shredding category head to head. Which one will leave your PC with that sparkly-fresh 'new pc' feeling?

• Pop those pop-ups: Six packages tested

  Fed up with pop-up ads? We review six ad-free browser apps, each with its own method of removing annoying solicitations.

• Firefox 3

  If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

• McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

  McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.

• McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

  McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.

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