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5 of the best free antivirus programs for Windows PC, laptop or tablet
The best free security software for your PC
What you need to know about CryptoLocker and how to protect yourself from this ransomware
A new virus has arrived that will take your data hostage and promise to give it back if you pay a ransom
Do Apple Macs need antivirus? OS X security explained
Why Macs don't need security software (mostly)
McAfee All Access 2012 review
McAfee All Access 2012 is an internet security suite that protects every device in your house, including smartphones, tablets and Macs.
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Iolo System Mechanic 12.0 review: Windows-based PC maintenance and AV software
One of the best-known names in PC housekeeping, System Mechanic, has reached version 12 and iolo…
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StarTech 2.5in USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with Touchpad Encryption review - protect all data in portable enclosure
Make any hard drive secure with the StarTech 2.5in USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with…
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Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Complete 2014 review - protect up to five devices on Windows, OS X, iOS and Android
Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Complete 2014 is security software with a difference,…
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G Data TotalProtection 2014 review - full-featured security software offers excellent protection
G Data TotalProtection 2014 is a well-priced, full-featured security software suite that offers…
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Bullguard Internet Security 2014 review - full-featured security software offers robust protection
Bullguard Internet Security 2014 is one of the most comprehensive security suites on the market,…
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Symantec Norton 360 2014 review: a new and impressive internet security suite
Symantec Norton 360 2014 includes core modules to cover anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, a…
Hackers said to infiltrate European foreign affairs ministries ahead of G20
Syria-themed rogue emails were used to infect computers of foreign affairs ministers in five European countries, FireEye researchers said
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Symantec walks away from managed firewall and endpoint services
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Acronis delivers backup and protection with Microsoft Active Directory
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Data-stealing malware pretends to be Microsoft IIS server module
Most antivirus products aren't detecting the malware, called "INS"
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Encrypted text messages may soon be on the way to some Android phones
CyanogenMod wants to roll out a encrypted text-message feature for Android phones to ensure that no one's peeking in on conversations.
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Google, Microsoft, others join in calling on NSA limits
Congressional action to rein in NSA activity formally requested by leading tech companies
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Russian-speaking group offers bulletproof hosting in Syria, Lebanon
Those supplying services to cybercriminals are looking for places where they won't be shut down, a security company says
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3 reasons bitcoins aren't in your wallet yet
Security and flexibility are among several big challenges, experts said
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Holiday security risks are in the real world too, not just online
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Other browser makers follow Google's lead, revoke rogue certificates
Microsoft, Mozilla and Opera nullify unauthorized French certificates; Windows XP users out of luck
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Exploring the influence of Finjan's proactive content security
Finjan president explains the inner workings of proactive content security with behavior-based content analysis technology
Security Videos
iStorage datAshur 8GB video review
The iStorage datAshur 8GB's combination of hardware encryption, physical keypad and tamper-proofing make it virtually un-hackable. We put this USB flash drive through its paces. Here's our iStorage datAshur 8GB video review.
Security Downloads
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TunnelBear 2.1.2.0
The easy way to maintain your browsing privacy
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F-Secure Key 1.1
A password manager for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
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Clueful 1.0.282
Check your Android apps for privacy risks
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BitKiller 1.2
Securely delete confidential files and folders
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avast! Premier 2014 v9.0.2008
avast's premier security suite is more powerful than ever
