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  • Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos

    It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.

  • Photobucket u-turns on 'nude' baby picture ban

    Photo sharing site Photobucket has quickly u-turned on a decision to ban pictures that show babies in nappies. The company originally removed such images from its site because they depicted "nudity", which it said threatened the safety and security of its users.

  • Most VMware users at risk from critical bug?

    VMware has failed to fix a severe bug in its virtualisation software that can expose users' critical information, according to a security company.

  • Teen bot herder pleads guilty in NZ

    An 18-year-old bot herder from New Zealand plead guilty on Monday to six charges resulting from a failed botnet upgrade that led to a denial-of-service attack on the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Microsoft readies Windows Live parental controls

    Microsoft is inviting testers to try an early version of new parental control software for Windows XP called Windows Live Family Safety Settings.

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  • Aussie banks: your new security vendor

    It is quickly becoming the norm for Australia's largest banks to offer discounts on or completely free computer security software to boost internet banking security. The question is, why?

  • Cisco's new security target: consumers

    Cisco Systems, a multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses, is planning to move into the consumer market.

  • Good security news in short supply

    With the start of the new year, it's time to take a shot at predicting the key trends that will define the field of information security in 2006.

  • Allchin: Buy Vista for the security

    If you aren't impressed by the OS update's flash new features, consider getting Vista for its tougher defences, Windows chief Jim Allchin says.

  • The difference between threat and risk

    Clearly defining risk can be trickier than it sounds. Many times, we start risk assessments facing vague, half-formed threats. To overcome this, we must carefully examine the reality behind the threat using questions and reflective listening.

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Reviews (56)

  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

    You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 offers a balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007

    Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 was hard to install and produced several noticeable glitches that distracted us from the benefits of the suite.

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

    Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

  • Norton Internet Security 2007

    Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioral monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.

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