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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Google certifies email from selected sources

July 16th, 2009 - Posted by Kent

How do you know if an email is really from the person or company you think it's from? Email spoofing is a big problem these days. Just about everyone has received an email purporting to come from a trusted entity like eBay, PayPal, Chase, or a member of Canadian parliament. How do you know if it's for real?

Google is working on a solution. Initially it has implemented technology to make sure that email coming to your Gmail account from eBay and PayPal really is coming from eBay and PayPal. It works through a process of authentication standards; basically, eBay and PayPal have the keys and Google has the lock. Only emails that have the keys will fit the lock and wind up in your inbox. It's a good first step, and we applaud Google, PayPal, and eBay for working together to fight email spoofing.

At this point it only works with through Google's Gmail, and only with email from eBay and PayPal. Internet security software is another layer of protection you can use to help identify phishing emails and nullify their effects. To find out which ones offer the best protection, check out our Internet security software reviews.

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