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Update Microsoft Security Essentials Without Windows Update
6:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Windows: Some people have been hesitant to install Microsoft Security Essentials because you can’t update the definition pack automatically without Windows Update. If you like manually patching your system, you can easily do so with Security Essentials too. More »
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AVG 9 Free Now Ready For Download
4:00AM Adam Pash | Windows only: AVG 9 Free—one of the most popular free antivirus apps on the market—is now available for download. More »
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Use A Linux Live CD/USB For Online Banking
2:05AM Kevin Purdy | After reporting on how thieves used Windows malware to steal sizable sums from small banks and businesses, a Washington Post reporter recommends a fairly air-tight solution for net banking: boot up Linux from a live CD or USB drive. More »
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AVG 9 Antivirus Improves Performance, Adds Identity Theft Tool
4:30AM Adam Pash | Windows only: One of our readers’ favourite antivirus applications, AVG, has updated, claiming faster scan times (up to 50%), boot times (10-15%), and less memory usage. On top of that, it has added a new feature to assist with identity theft. More »
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Microsoft Security Essentials Free Antivirus App Leaves Beta
1:35AM Adam Pash | Windows only: We took a first look at Microsoft Security Essentials, the free antivirus application from Microsoft, back in June, but today Microsoft Security Essentials has left beta and is ready for your PC. More »
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Video Demonstrates The Danger Of Shortened URLs
5:30AM Adam Pash | Computer security company Symantec highlights just how easily shortened URLs can direct users to malicious sites and software in this video. More »
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Snow Leopard Is Less Secure But Safer Than Windows, Say Experts
1:30AM Adam Pash | Wired notes that, “Apple users have less protection from viruses and malicious software than Windows users do. But they’re still safer, security experts agree, because so few malware programs target the Mac.” More »
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Snow Leopard Malware Only Protects Against Two Trojans
3:45AM Adam Pash | Earlier this week we got a little excited about Snow Leopard’s new malware-blocking skills. Upon closer examination, however, it looks like the malware blocker is a bit underwhelming. We’re talking “I block two trojans” underwhelming. More »
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Built-In Malware Blocker Added To Snow Leopard
11:05PM Kevin Purdy | Macs are famously unaffected by most virus and malware epidemics, even if Apple has recommended running antivirus apps. Now Apple is taking malware matters into its own hands by automatically scanning installation packages for the bad stuff. More »
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