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AVG Internet Security 2012 Review

AVG Internet Security 2012 is an internet security suite for Windows PC that offers antivirus, assessment of dangerous websites, spam and phishing detection, identity protection and a two-way firewall. It can also scan specifically for low-level infiltration by rootkits. The … Continue reading

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Virus Hoaxes

There are many viruses discovered every day, however few of them exist only in the imagination of the public or the press. Following is a list of viruses that DO NOT EXIST, despite the rumors. Please ignore any messages regarding … Continue reading

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Quick Heal Mobile Security for Windows Review

Protect your mobile phones from malicious threats with Quick Heal Mobile Security. The Quick Heal Mobile Security is a complete security cover for your android phone. It protects your device and its contents using Anti-Theft feature and easy-to-update virus protection.. … Continue reading

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G Data warns fraudsters sell free software

G Data Experts warn against the actions of fraudsters who extort money from unsuspecting users risk. Matchstick at www.security-essentials.info put an offer to purchase the software freeware Owego. Website reflecting the part of Microsoft users is not likely to arouse … Continue reading

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ESET warns Zimusem

ESET warns against a new, extremely dangerous worm Win32/Zimuse. The threat affects a key element of the hard disk – the master boot record, corresponding to such for running the operating system. Win32/Zimuse cleverly avoids detection by antivirus programs, and … Continue reading

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External disks with antivirus

Iomega’s new eGo external hard drives in the series come with virus protection. A six-month license of McAfee Virus Scan Plus comes with it. The new eGo series included “Iomega Protection Suite”, a software collection that is mainly to protect … Continue reading

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What is an antivirus researcher?

People ask me all the time “what exactly is an antivirus researcher?” Sometimes I point them to the “what I do” section of this site, but lately it’s occurred to me that I might make a more formalized picture of … Continue reading

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vipre antivirus 2012 Review

Vipre Antivirus 2012 is the latest version of the award-winning fast Vipre antivirus. Just like ESET, Vipre offers a fast antivirus software for home computers and home office computer users. Their software provides maximum protection while staying easy on system … Continue reading

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BullGuard Internet Security 12 Review

Bullguard has been producing Windows anti-virus and internet security software for the last nine years. Its latest IS product, Bullguard Internet Security 12, adds a firewall, parental control, PC tune-up, backup and a vulnerability scanner to the AV, spamfilter and … Continue reading

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PC Tools Internet Security 2012 Review

PC Tools Internet Security Suite is an all-in-one security solution that includes virus protection, antispyware, identity protection, antispam, website ratings and file transfer protection. PC Tools Internet Security installs easily enough and doesn’t complain about other installed software, such as … Continue reading

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