As computers become more and more integrated in to our lives, we end up leaving many sensitive data on our computer-from passwords, official email id, bank account to personal notes, business plans and other confidential information. So, good security software is a must for everyone. Here is a list of 11 free anti-virus software and … Read more
McAfee products have been around for years and are still top quality. They are popular with big businesses and home users a like. There is a Hoax database on the Web site. McAfee VirusScan is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages.
Here is another solid product with home and corporate editions. NOD32 Antivirus System is also available in German, Portuguese, Czech, Spanish, Italian, and Polish versions.
Produced by USA-based Central Command, Vexira is available for Windows and many other types of computers. The illustration on the cover of their boxed product has a man wearing a white lab coat who is holding up a test tube of real computer viruses (would I kid you?).
Headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, Panda has solid antivirus products, and one of the coolest online scanning programs anywhere. Their Internet Security product has many nice features. Note: They get my kudos for their social responsibility programs that you can read about online.
Norton AntiVirus was the very first antivirus program for PCs, and it’s one of the industry leaders in antivirus software for both home and business use. Their products are consistently solid and reliable. They have one of the most complete suites of computer protection products available.
Computer Associates is established as a solid antivirus company for businesses; it’s a relatively new antivirus software company for home users. On the Web site, you can ask Sammy a question about viruses or antivirus programs by just typing it in. You can find out about specific viruses and how to configure your antivirus program.
Sometimes I think that it helps to understand a little bit more about the people who perpetrate crimes, in order to be able to avoid being a victim of those crimes. Others of you may just have a morbid curiosity about those who like to hurt other people. Either way, you’ll learn a little more … Read more
Public libraries, Internet cafes, and other customer-serving establishments have their own computers that customers may use to access the Internet. Are these computers safe for you to use? Tales abound of public-access computers infected with viruses, spyware, and even key loggers, many deliberately planted there in order to elicit information from unsuspecting users. I recall … Read more
As instant messaging (IM) rises in popularity, it has become the new way for viruses to jump from computer to computer. Consequently, it would be nice if your antivirus program was aware of your IM activity so it could watch for any suspicious activity indicative of a virus. Configuration for IM in your antivirus program … Read more