Antivirus

Malware Scanner, Web-Use Aid, Fun Garden
(Reviews) Malware Scanner, Web-Use Aid, Fun Garden

Feds Check Out Antivirus Patent Claims
(News) Trend Micro has convinced the trade commission to look into whether competitors are infringing on its patents.

Analysts closer to improved antivirus software test
(News) Antivirus vendors are closer to agreeing on a new way to test their software after widespread agreement that older antivirus tests can be misleading.

Best Vista Antispyware
(Reviews) PC Tools' Spyware Doctor 5.0 program for spyware detection and removal finished far ahead of its competitors in formal tests independently conducted by research company AV-Test.org.

Symantec patches critical Norton flaw
(News) A bug in the way Norton Antivirus software uses the ActiveX programming language could cause serious problems for users of Symantec Corp.'s products.

Symantec declares Chinese offer a success, withholds numbers
(News) Symantec Corp. declared its compensation offer for Chinese users who saw their computers damaged by a bad software update a success Sunday, but declined to say how many users had accepted the deal.

Security vendors question accuracy of AV tests
(News) Antivirus software is frequently tested for performance, so picking a top product should be straightforward: Select the number-one vendor whose software kills off all of the evil things circulating on the Internet. You're good to go then, right? Not necessarily.

Symantec takes heat over Chinese compensation offer
(News) Symantec Corp.'s attempt to make amends with Chinese users who saw their computers crippled by its antivirus software is off to a rocky start, with critics saying the company's compensation offer isn't good enough.

Symantec to test major revamp of corporate AV client
(News) Symantec Corp. will kick off its annual Symantec Vision conference next week with the first public release of its next-generation corporate antivirus software, called Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.

F-Secure hit with antivirus vulnerabilities
(News) F-Secure Corp. has patched several vulnerabilities in its security products, the most critical of which could be used to run unauthorized software on a victim's computer.

Symantec may compensate users hit by buggy update
(News) Symantec Corp. may compensate Chinese computer users whose systems were crippled by an antivirus update last week, a senior director of the company's security response team said.

Microsoft business client security due next month
(News) The business client security product Microsoft has been working on since 2003 will finally make its debut in May, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Monday.

Antivirus Software
(Reviews) Kaspersky's first-rate but pricey program offers a smooth, easy-to-use design and excellent protection against malware.

Virus Stoppers
(Reviews) Twenty years after the first one appeared, PC viruses are more diabolical than ever. How do you keep them off your system? Read on for the results of our rigorous lab tests of the top antivirus programs.

Researcher: Third-party AV products outperform OneCare
(News) Nearly a year after Microsoft Corp. introduced Windows Live OneCare, the company's first foray into the security market is still getting low marks from analysts and users.

Dump Pricey Antivirus for a Freebie
(How To) Plus: Restore your zapped Internet access and cancel a stuck print job.

CA Antivirus Flagged Windows Component as Virus
CA Antivirus Flagged Windows Component as Virus

New McAfee Falcon Antivirus Software Now in Beta
(news) New McAfee Falcon Antivirus Software Now in Beta

Windows Live OneCare Software Ships Early
(news) Windows Live OneCare Software Ships Early

Kaspersky Sends Antivirus Software to Smart Phones
(news) Kaspersky Sends Antivirus Software to Smart Phones

Faulty McAfee Update Wreaks Havoc
(news) Faulty McAfee Update Wreaks Havoc

Symantec Readies Security Subscription Service
(news) Symantec Readies Security Subscription Service

Symantec Updates Antivirus Products
(news) Symantec Updates Antivirus Products

New Antivirus Tool is Coming
(news) New Antivirus Tool is Coming

Microsoft Opens OneCare Test
(news) Microsoft Opens OneCare Test

Symantec Patches Antivirus App
(news) Symantec Patches Antivirus App

Trend Micro Bug Proves Costly
(news) Trend Micro Bug Proves Costly

Serious Holes in Antivirus Software
(howto) Serious Holes in Antivirus Software

Microsoft Readies Its Antivirus App
(news) Microsoft Readies Its Antivirus App

Trend Micro Will Pay for PC Repair Costs
(news) Trend Micro Will Pay for PC Repair Costs

Trend Micro: No Compensation for Faulty Update
(news) Trend Micro: No Compensation for Faulty Update

Trend Micro Antivirus Update Slows PCs
(news) Trend Micro Antivirus Update Slows PCs

Symantec Acknowledges Two Holes in Antivirus Products
(news) Symantec Acknowledges Two Holes in Antivirus Products

Kaspersky Unveils a Slew of Security Products
(news) Kaspersky Unveils a Slew of Security Products

Symantec Awarded Antivirus Patent
(news) Symantec Awarded Antivirus Patent

Researchers Find Hole in Trend Micro AntiVirus Library
(news) Researchers Find Hole in Trend Micro AntiVirus Library

Antivirus Vendors Tackle Spam, Spyware
(news) Antivirus Vendors Tackle Spam, Spyware

Sophos Bolsters Firewall Technology
(news) Sophos Bolsters Firewall Technology

Trend Micro Snatches Hotmail Account From McAfee
(news) Trend Micro Snatches Hotmail Account From McAfee

Trend Micro Gives Away Mobile Antivirus App
(news) Trend Micro Gives Away Mobile Antivirus App

The Cost of Virus Protection Rises
(news) The Cost of Virus Protection Rises

McAfee Enhances Spyware Protection
(news) McAfee Enhances Spyware Protection

Antivirus Subscription Prices Climb
(news) Antivirus Subscription Prices Climb

Symantec Eyes Mobile Phone Market
(news) Symantec Eyes Mobile Phone Market

Nokia Phone Adds Virus Protection
(news) Upcoming smart phone will feature a mobile version of F-Secure's antivirus software.

McAfee Beefs Up VirusScan Security
(news) Updated antivirus software for businesses adds intrusion prevention features.

Internet Tips: Free Antivirus: Finally Ready for Prime Time
(howto) We appraise four no-cost antivirus software packages to see how they stack up against each other.

Sybari Blocks IM Viruses
(news) Antigen provides tools to secure messaging on Microsoft's Live Communications Server.

Zap Those Pests
(news) Latest software kills viruses and more.

Trend Micro Updates PC-cillin
(news) Revamped antivirus program also guards against spyware, spam.

Pest Zappers
(reviews) More utilities than ever claim to vanquish viruses and smash spyware. Our tests prove they're not all created equal.

Antivirus Apps Add New Tools
(news) Global Hauri now fights spam, Norman tackles emerging threats.

Trend Micro Updates PC-cillin
(news) Security suite PC-cillin 2003 offers virus alerts, improved e-mail, and Web page scanning.

Install-and-Forget Antivirus Programs
(reviews) New McAfee, Norton, and Panda packages automate more maintenance tasks.

Symantec Unveils Automated Norton AntiVirus
(news) Updated program zaps latest worms, seeks out instant messaging nasties, and doesn't bother you with the details.

On Your Side: Catch-22 in Norton AntiVirus Upgrade
(howto) On Your Side: Catch-22 in Norton AntiVirus Upgrade

Bugs and Fixes: Holes Galore in Microsoft Programs
(howto) Get fixes for the latest problems with Windows XP, Office applications, and IE.

Symantec Raises Subscription Rates
(news) Chasing viruses is costly, so hunters pass along the expense to subscribers.

Stealth Fighters
(reviews) Today's best antivirus programs are tough on PC parasites but easy on users.

Virus Protection on the Cheap
(reviews) ETrust EZ Antivirus is a simple, effective tool to disinfect your disks.

Keep Viruses at Bay
(howto) Anna Shmanna: Protect yourself from current and future outbreaks.

Antivirus Leaders Update PDA Protection
(news) Symantec and McAfee both offer revamped antivirus tools to guard your handheld from malicious code.