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Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.
Despite the clamouring hordes calling for 'something to be done', the amount of spam sent whizzing around the Internet is increasing at a rapid rate -- and looks like it will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
Internet security experts are gathering at a secretive conference later this week to strategise in their fight against cybercriminals.
Microsoft likes to keep its friends close -- and now that security companies are its foes, it may well want to keep those even closer.
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It has taken only four years for spam to become the bane of business but, as SMBs are finding, spam can be killed before it enters inboxes with the use of a hosted provider.
You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.
With a firewall and an antispam tool built right in, PC-cillin gives you more for your money than other antivirus apps on the market do.
F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.
Commentary: It's sad, but true. We'll see plenty of e-mail viruses in 2004, despite expectations that these pests would disappear in 2003. Here's why viruses won't go away--and how to protect yourself.
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