Internet Security Software
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Solid, Award-winning protection and intelligent threat analysis; exclusive 15% discount (no coupon required) |
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Consistently well-rated protection, if a little slow; good for gamers; custom and pre-set user levels |
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2011 version of long-standing virus-fighting powerhouse has great features, but not all the bugs worked out |
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Award winning and non-intrusive security software; no personal information management or parental controls |
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Good PC security, but can over-report on threats; $30 exclusive discount |
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Good boot-time scan, but annoying interface; product lacks many special features |
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Best two-year bargain; excellent URL blocker and process viewer; lacks parental controls |
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Nice interface, aggressive URL blocker; malware protection may not be the best |
NextAdvisor Internet Security Software Blog Headlines
iTunes Ping privacy: Part 2
Yesterday we looked at the privacy settings of Apple's new social networking product Ping. One thing that we didn't discuss is how Ping handles usernames. It turns out that it handles them somewhat badly. Your Ping username is tied to to your account, meaning your actual first and last name. This name will replace the [...]
Kaspersky 2011 reviewed by NextAdvisor
We've spent some time with Kaspersky Internet Security 2011, the first of our Internet security vendors to release an update. We installed it on two machines and ran scans, did some web surfing, and played around with its special features. The verdict? Check our review of Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 to find out.
The great iTunes-PayPal hack that mightn't be a hack at all
Many iTunes customers are finding their PayPal accounts suddenly drained of cash due to unauthorized charges. No one knows the cause, but that doesn't stop people from guessing. Some blame Apple (because people love blaming Apple), some blame a Microsoft vulnerability, and some blame iTunes users themselves. We'll withhold judgment, but all are possibilities, and [...]
NextAdvisor quick guide to identity theft protection for college students
School is just about starting for millions of college students across the country. We would guess that most of those students aren't thinking much about identity theft. But that doesn't mean that they shouldn't. Identity theft among college students is also known as "friendly fraud" because the perpetrators are often casual acquaintances or room mates. [...]
McAfee 50% off coupon means cheaper antivirus software
Internet security software provider McAfee has brought back its 50% discount, but only for a limited time. This brings the total price for McAfee Total Protection down to $39.99, a pretty good deal. Just follow any link to McAfee from NextAdvisor.com, and use the code nextadvisor50 at checkout. The offer expires September 2nd, 2010. To [...]
Apple posts iPhone 4.0.2 security update
Apple has updated the iPhone operating system to fix the problem that would have allowed malicious hackers to jailbreak your iPhone via a PDF exploit. Tt's an important fix given the potential damage from the vulnerability (i.e., giving access to your iPhone to a complete stranger). Just plug in your iPhone and load iTunes. Then [...]
iPhone PDF exploit could get you hacked
Jailbreaking your iPhone means gaining the ability to use apps that aren't approved by Apple's App Store. It's been around since the first generation of iPhone, but it's always been the providence of the hardcore enthusiast. It required a special software download. Now, all it requires is a visit to a web page. And this [...]
Giving your credit card to a hotel? Watch your statements
Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger Personally, I don?t particularly enjoy staying in hotels. Sure, after a long day of travel, the hotel is a relief, but in most cases, I?d much rather sleep in my own bed. Criminal hackers, on the other hand, love hotels. According to a recent study, 38% of [...]
Baseball coach listed as a sex offender
Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger In Ostego, Michigan a local summer baseball league coach was removed from his position Friday after school officials found out he was listed on the Michigan State Sex Offender Registry. He was coaching for a week when an aware parent notified the school that the coach was [...]
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 [...]
Virurses, Malware, and Spyware
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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Antivirus 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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