Anti-Spyware Software
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Solid award-winning protection and intelligent threat analysis; exclusive 15% discount (no coupon required) |
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Strong PC security for the price; $30 discount (no coupon code required) |
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Highly rated computer protection; compelling interface and URL blocker; exclusive discount |
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Award winning and non-intrusive security software; no personal information management or parental controls |
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Excellent protection for PC; Very user friendly; Exclusive 15% discount with promo code ISSP15 |
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Highly rated anti-virus; boot-time scan; no link scanner or password vault |
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No-frills protection suite, but integrates automatic local and online backup; $10 discount |
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Cheapest security solution; 1 year of free ID theft protection; Excellent OS firewall |
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Best two-year bargain; excellent URL blocker and process viewer; lacks parental controls |
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Excellent virus protection; good for gamers; custom and pre-set user levels |
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Nice interface and excellent URL blocker; malware protection may not be the best |
NextAdvisor Anti-Spyware Software Blog Headlines
Norton warns about Lindsay Lohan viruses
In June, Norton teamed up with Iron Man to warn users about digital dangers. Now the Internet security software company has an even more unlikely ally in the fight against online dangers: Lindsay Lohan. As the starlet prepares for her 90-day jail sentence, she and Norton have come out with warnings that cybercriminals are likely [...]
#vuvuzelabanned seems like a scam
The vuvuzela: it's annoying at soccer games, but it's also becoming a nuisance online. First, Webroot reported that a company was selling a bogus anti-Vuvuzela MP3 file that would reportedly cancel out the noise (it's a waste of money, and possibly malware to boot). Today, we found something new. There's a suspicious retweet claiming that [...]
Vista Windows Update error: 646
Time and again we recommend that users keep their operating systems updated with the latest security patches. In the world of Microsoft, this happens every first Tuesday of the month. Well, in the past few months it's become a pretty big headache for us. It seems that Windows Vista users are encountering errors while trying [...]
Avast! discount: Two years for the price of one
Fans of Avast! have reason to celebrate. The Internet security softare provider is offering a two-year subscription for the price of one. At $59.95 for one year, that brings the cost to just about $30 per year, a really great deal for Internet security software of that caliber. While it wasn't one of our favorite [...]
Kasperksy discount: $30.00 off
We're not sure if this is related to Internet Safety Month or not, but Kaspersky is offering a $30.00 discount on its Internet Security 20101 suite. This is a really good deal for a top-notch Internet security product, bringing it down from $79.95 a year for three PCs down to $49.95. It continues to do [...]
Tab-napping phishing technique uncovered
There's a new type of phishing attack and it's been discovered, not by a hacker (at least as far as we know), but by a Firefox developer. Aza Raskin posted the technique on his blog?so if hackers didn't know about it already, they do now. The technique works something like this: User goes to a [...]
Eset discount: Get more Smart Security 4 for less
Eset is offering deep discounts on its popular Smart Security 4. Right now, NextAdvisor readers can receive additional savings on multi-year, multi-PC plans. A 2-year, 3-PC license comes in at $104.99, a savings of almost $30.00. Check out the full offering here. This is a good deal for those attracted to Eset's minimal setup and [...]
Watching out for criminal hacks
Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger We use the web to search out tons of information, to shop online and to connect with friends and family. And in the process criminals are trying to whack us over the head and steal from us. And they?ve become very proficient at their craft while most [...]
Reclaim Privacy gets your Facebook privacy (sort of) back
Concerned about your Facebook privacy? ReclaimPrivacy.org has developed a bookmark applet that will scan your Facebook profile and let you know how vulnerable your privacy is on Facebook?at least as far as your personal settings go. Just drag the bookmark into your bookmark bar (we tried it on Firefox), log into your Facebook page and [...]
Top 10 jobs for criminal hackers
Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger So you wanna go to the dark side? You?ve been hearing all about this hacking thing and you?d like to impress your girlfriend and show her how you can hack into corporate databases, eh? Well, chances are better than ever that you?ll get caught. Law enforcement is [...]
Did you know?
Experts estimate that over one million viruses, spyware and adware applications, collectively called malware, have been released over the Internet. The purpose of these malware programs ranges from annoyances, like advertising pop-ups, to the downright criminal, like attempting to steal your identity. Luckily, Internet security software programs exist to help prevent your computer from being infected. All of the services we have reviewed offer advanced protection against viruses, spyware, adware and phishing scams. Most will even limit the amount of spam you see in your email inbox.
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Anti-Virus Protection
Viruses are computer programs created by hackers that attempt to damage your computer, gain access to your personal information or both. Internet security software providers are very good at identifying and preventing viruses from infecting your computer. Most can even spot brand new viruses as soon as they are released on the Internet.
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Gone Phishing
Think twice next time you are asked to enter your personal information on the Internet. Criminals use a technique called phishing to trick consumers into entering their personal information, such as passwords or bank account details, into webpages that appear to be legitimate. This information can be used to steal your identity, your money or both. All of the Internet security software providers we have reviewed offer anti-phishing protection that will alert you when you are visiting a suspected phishing site.
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