Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: The best at protecting you and your computer. Updates include a vastly improved performance and several features to make things easier on the user.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: A vast improvement in its interface, installation and performance make Kaspersky a best bet for those who are looking for easy, fast, top-notch security.
Avast! Internet Security

Bottom line: Fast, affordable and easy to use. Best for users who want a simple, user-friendly interface. Discount for NextAdvisor users.
BitDefender

Bottom line: For those who want top-rated protection without the interruptions. New features help improve performance and give users a few more options for security.
Eset Smart Security 5

Bottom line: If you aren't in to all the bells and whistles and just want the simplest security software that will protect your computer, ESET is your best bet.
McAfee Total Protection 2012

Bottom line: Standard PC security with a few new features that could turn heads; exclusive $20 discount
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012

Bottom line: Good product for those just looking for the basic protection. Easy install, simple interface and quick performance.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012

Bottom line: Full-featured, low-fuss improvement to previous ZoneAlarm software; good value, but hard to measure effectiveness
Trend Micro Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: Best bet for users looking for quality, inexpensive software. New features up the software's game.
Iolo's System Shield 4

Bottom line: Inexpensive, reliable software with a cool detection feature. Confusing interface and difficult installation downgrades its score. Discount for NextAdvisor readers.
AVG Internet Security

Bottom line: Good security software if you are looking for all the bells and whistles at half the price.
PC Tools

Bottom line: PC Tools Internet Security has a nice user interface and is easy to use, but it under-delivers on consistency and performance
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2010

Bottom line: Simple interface but poorly implemented; frequent crashes, indiscriminate program blocking

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New iPhone firmware plugs security holes

June 18th, 2009 - Posted by Kent

It's pretty hard to avoid the news that Apple has released a new operating system for its popular iPhone. The 3.0 OS adds a host of much-touted features, such as copy-and-paste functionality, a phone-wide search capability, and an optional 'Find My iPhone' service. What's less publicized is that the update also plugs 46 security holes in the iPhone's OS. That's 46 reasons to upgrade right there (even though many users have reported issues with the update servers). As the once-humble cel phone starts working more and more like computer, it also starts to take on some of the computer's vulnerabilities to malicious code. The iPhone doesn't have third-party security options like your computer does (you can check out the best of those options here), so we're stuck with security patches and common sense to protect our iPhones from malicious code. Here are two things to keep in mind:

1) Be as smart with your iPhone as you are with your computer. Never open email attachments from unknown senders.

2) Think twice about the sites you visit. The beauty and danger of having the Internet in the palm of your hand is that you can go anywhere. Make sure those places look trustworthy when you see them in search results.

By the way, if you have Apple's $100-a-year MobileMe service and you're hoping to use the 'Find My iPhone' feature, make sure to turn it on first. It involves some settings on the phone itself. Best to do it now while it's still in your hands.

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