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Kaspersky was one of the first Internet security software products to go 2010. Since that time it has done very well in the rigorous Virus Bulletin VB100, and the AV-Comparatives Malware-Detection and Malware-Removal tests (receiving an Advanced rating in the former, and an Advanced+ rating in the latter).

Originally we'd knocked the suite for its price of $71.95 and some detection failures in our tests. But the independent testing data, and the addition of 10GB of SugarSync storage have changed our minds on both counts.

When you allow a social media application to access your profile information, you open yourself up to a wide variety of scams. The more applications you use, the easier it becomes for tricky marketing schemes or malware to slip through. It's safest to avoid these types of games altogether, but if you just can't quit, be very careful when downloading files, clicking on ads, or agreeing to any type of offer. Be sure to install Internet security software on your computer, and set it to update automatically. And consider investing in an identity theft protection service, to help prevent the worst possible result of an Internet scam.

I need to download new antivirus protection and I am wondering why you do not include VIPRE in your reviews. Is it because it doesn't work as advertised? Just trying to choose the best.

A: We haven't gotten around to reviewing VIPRE yet. While we can't comment on its effectiveness as anti-virus software, it does not seem to have a built-in firewall. While VIPRE has a separate firewall module available for purchase, we tend to prefer products that offer the firewall as part of the full suite. The combined price of the VIPRE anti-virus and the firewall would push the price into the $50.00 range (or more, if you're looking for multiple licenses), putting it in the same price category as many of the suites we reviewed, such as McAfee. Some, such as BitDefender and ZoneAlarm are even cheaper.

Q: Will Norton Internet Security 2010 software work with both the Windows Vista SP2 32 bit and 64 bit systems?

A: Yes, Norton Internet Security 2010 works with both 32- and 64-bit versions of Vista. Here's the official line from the Norton site:

Microsoft Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate

Norton Internet Security 2010 is our favorite of the current crop of Internet security software. It's been well-received by the press, including an Editor's Choice award from PCMag, and has captured a number of awards, including the AV-Comparatives Advanced+ rating.

You can read our review here, and you can use the coupon code SYM2010NEW to receive a 10% discount if you decide to purchase it.

It's interesting that this study comes out in a week when both Apple and Microsoft released massive security updates, and a week after a series of Facebook and MySpace exploits came to light. Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water.

It is suggested that a possible end to the economic downturn has resulted in the ease of anxiety. People still remain concerned about some areas, however. According to the study, "when it comes to Internet and personal security, people in the countries where the bi-annual survey was done showed the most worry over bank cards and identity theft." The countries where people showed the most concern? Brazil, the United States, and Germany.

If you're one of those that's concerned about identity theft, check out our reviews and comparisons of identity theft protection services.

Symantec reports that the emails are using the following subject lines:

Facebook account update
New login system
Facebook Update tool

As always, if you receive an email purporting to come from an online service that you use, it's best not to follow any links in the email. Always go directly to the site by entering the url in your browser. As Symantec points out, "users need to be extra careful of suspicious attachments, especially those including a “password reset” request because legitimate websites will not send an attachment for resetting a password."

Check out our Internet security software ratings and reviews to find out how to better protect yourself from online attacks.

If you recieve an email that appears to be from the FDIC and prompts you to visit a website or download a file, delete it. Do not click on any links within the email and do not download any attachments. The FDIC is working to uncover the details of this scam, but in the meantime, recipients are instructed to "consider the intent of the software as a malicious attempt to collect personal or confidential information, some of which may be used to gain unauthorized access to online banking services or to conduct identity theft."

To protect yourself from this and other phishing scams, be cautious when downloading attachments or clicking on links in any unexpected email from an unknown source. These emails often appear to be from banks or other trusted institutions. You should also be sure to install Internet security software on your computer, and you may wish to consider investing in identity theft protection, since identity theft is often the ultimate goal of phishing scams.

We'll continue to add more as they become available to us for testing. The most recent Internet security product to get the 2010 update is CA.

Offer #1: AVG is offering two years of Internet Security 9.0 for $54.99. This seems to be their standard offer, and it's the one reflected in our comparison chart. That's a cheap two-year plan, breaking down to $27.50 per year.

Offer #2: Until October 28th, you can get a single year of AVG Internet Security 9.0 for $39.99. It's a discount of 27%. Unfortunately there's no way to combine these two offers.

In our recent review of AVG Internet Security, we were impressed with the url blocker and the process viewer. To get the full scoop, and to see how it compares to other services, check out our Internet security software reviews and comparisons.