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Hackers Publish Symantec’s Source Code After Extortion Attempt Fails

7:00AM February 8, 2012 | Jesus Diaz

Hacker YamaTough has published Symantec’s pcAnywhere’s source code. This program is used by users and companies to access personal computers remotely. The publication follows a $US50,000 extortion attempt that was made public last night. More »


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Do Android Antivirus Apps Actually Do Anything?

7:30AM November 23, 2011 | Alan Henry

If you’ve been watching tech news headlines over the past week, you’ve likely heard that Android malware is growing at an alarming rate, up something like 472 per cent from May of this year. Should you be worried and run off to purchase and install an antivirus package for your Android phone? Not so fast; there’s just as much controversy over those utilities as there is over the malware itself. More »


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How To Protect Yourself From Online Fraud

5:00AM November 11, 2011 | Alan Henry

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week, and there’s no better time to brush up on your skills to make sure you don’t fall for online trickery designed to fleece you or convince you to give up sensitive personal information. Here are some tips to stay safe. More »


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VirusBarrier For iPhone: Protect Your iPhone By Scanning For Malware

8:08AM September 23, 2011 | Casey Chan

iOS is pretty safe and secure, as there’s no known malware that’ll make your iPhone bug out and die. But! Your iPhone could act as a carrier to malware, bringing viruses to your computer without you even knowing. VirusBarrier puts a malware scanner on your iPhone so you never have to worry More »


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How Kaspersky Provides Computer Security Without The Pain

No-one wants to see their private data stolen or their PC taken over as part of a botnet, but many people also resist installing security software because of the performance drag on their systems. Kaspersky Labs’ security products can ensure you stay protected without crippling your PC with bloatware. More »

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How Kaspersky Provides Computer Security Without The Pain

No-one wants to see their private data stolen or their PC taken over as part of a botnet, but many people also resist installing security software because of the performance drag on their systems. Kaspersky Labs’ security products can ensure you stay protected without crippling your PC with bloatware. More »

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Scrub Your PC Clean: Remove Malware In 4 Easy Steps

11:00AM September 8, 2011 | David Murphy - MaximumPC

Malware sucks. In the best-case scenario, it craps up your system with unwanted files and occasionally makes itself known in the form of a persistent pop-up window or annoying browser-based toolbar. In the worst-case scenario, malware completely takes over your desktop or laptop and ruins your life. More »


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How Kaspersky Provides Computer Security Without The Pain

No-one wants to see their private data stolen or their PC taken over as part of a botnet, but many people also resist installing security software because of the performance drag on their systems. Kaspersky Labs’ security products can ensure you stay protected without crippling your PC with bloatware. More »

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How Kaspersky Provides Computer Security Without The Pain

No-one wants to see their private data stolen or their PC taken over as part of a botnet, but many people also resist installing security software because of the performance drag on their systems. Kaspersky Labs’ security products can ensure you stay protected without crippling your PC with bloatware. More »

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Antivirus Faceoff: A Non-Alarmist’s Guide To Mac Malware Protection

10:40PM May 11, 2011 | Matthew Rogers

The vast majority of Mac users do absolutely nothing to prevent malware or viruses from infecting their systems, and very few of them have experienced anything that would make them think twice about it. The fact is, however, that Mac malware does exist, and there are tools available to ensure that your Mac is as safe as possible from emerging threats. More »