(News) The world's largest security conference will kick off next week in San Francisco with the public unveiling of Microsoft's next-generation of security software, code-named Stirling.
(News) Russian security vendor Kaspersky Lab has a prototype version of its virus protection software waiting in the wings in case Apple Mac OS X suddenly becomes a target of choice for hackers.
(News) Antivirus software companies and software testers created a new organization Monday with the goal of providing consistent information about the effectiveness of antivirus products.
(News) Consumers should have more accurate information with which to compare security software suites under a new set of software testing guidelines to be finalized early next year.
(Reviews) The Trend Micro security suite combines a good feature set and solid malware disinfection, but those benefits are offset by below-average detection as well as interface and installation bugs.
(Reviews) McAfee's Internet Security Suite has ample features, including a backup program and antispam plug-ins for Windows Mail and Thunderbird; but threat detection could be better.
(Reviews) BitDefender was an excellent performer among security suites, but it's best for experts who don't need guidance regarding security extras and pop-up alerts and who don't mind therough interface.
(Reviews) Kaspersky's top-tier Internet security suite scans slowly, but otherwise it performs well. It responds quickly to new outbreaks and has a nice design.
(Reviews) Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2008 suite offers solid security protection and features, including the best behavior-based defense against unknown threats.
(Reviews) With scheduled scans and real-time protection, this version of Ad-Aware outperforms its free counterpart, but better antispyware is available.
(Reviews) A step down from last year's version 5.0, the newest Spy Sweeper provides good behavior-based detection, but it had trouble with adware and spyware disinfection.
(News) Software companies have reacted with predictable caginess to the Lords Science and Technology Committee [recommendations] that vendors be held accountable for flaws in their products.
(News) Lenovo has launched software to comprehensively delete data on PC hard drives, after surveys revealed a widespread failure to remove sensitive data from hard drives on PCs slated for disposal.
(News) Download the latest versions of Ad-Aware, the popular spyware killer utility. New features include better a interface, and some versions include rootkit and malware removal tools.
(News) Next week, Symantec Corp. will broaden its mobile security product line by shipping new products designed for Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Mobile devices.
(Reviews) This program offers decent overall malware detection, but poor proactive protection, and an awkward design. It also lacks U.S. phone support.
(News) Sophos PLC will weave network access control (NAC) functions into its client antivirus security product, Endpoint Security, over the next 12 months, the company's chief executive officer said on Thursday at Cebit in Hanover, Germany.
(News) Retailers have begun taking orders for Symantec Corp.'s next-generation desktop security software, and the product is set to ship in the middle of next month, according to Amazon.com Inc.
(reviews) From dangerous new viruses to stealthy software, the assaults on your computer just keep coming. Who's in charge here? You--with these 26 well-tested tools.
