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    5 steps to secure a new PC 30/06/2009 00:19:00

    A common misconception is that a shiny new computer is more or less secure because it hasn't yet been exposed to the Internet's sinister underbelly. But the truth is, these machines come out of the box needing scores of patches, some basic security software downloads and the disabling or replacing of items security pros don't typically trust.
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    Antivirus Test: A Quest for Nearly Objective Rankings 21/05/2009 04:50:00

    Editor's Note: Chaz Sowers wants reliable, indepedently tested antivirus software with few false positives. But what really constitutes an "independent" test? Unsatisfied with lab ratings, he built his own malware testbed and put 35 AV products through the paces. Here is the story behind one man's AV rankings; your results may vary.
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    10 essential (and free!) security downloads for Windows 29/05/2008 09:42:31

    To use an Internet-connected computer is to be insecure and place your privacy in danger. Spyware, viruses, Trojans and assorted malware are everywhere on the Net, trying to hop onto your PC and cause damage. Snoopers want to get at your personal information for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft.
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    Security researcher: MIME flaw bypasses virus scanners 14/12/2006 15:23:53

    Some of the most popular anti-virus scanners on the market are open to exploitation according to a security researcher.
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