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GFI Vipre Internet Security 2012

Internet security with bite

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Scan a computer for viruses using the Microsoft Safety Scanner tool

Every PC should have reliable, up-to-date, anti-virus software installed. We show you how a free Microsoft tool can check the security of any computer instantly

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Bitdefender updates Quickscan, its cloud-based virus scanner

The anti-virus company claims that most computers can be scanned in 60 seconds

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Porn app hides Trojan to target Android smartphones warns F-Secure

App hides a Trojan that hijacks phones to send premium rate sms

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Symantec urges pcAnywhere users to ditch software after code theft

A source-code theft dating back to 2006 has caused Symantec to advise customers to stop using affected software

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G Data Internet Security 2012

Anti-virus software now has two scanning engines.

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  • 19/01/2012

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Bitdefender Total Security 2012: security software

All-in-one security software with a light touch

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  • 15/01/2012
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Find and remove malicious software with Mcafee Stinger

Stinger is a useful virus scanner for fixing computers

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Why is my Ad-aware scan taking more than a day to complete?

Some anti-virus programs can conflict with Ad-aware, causing every file to be checked and scanned. This might explain the problem Mr Delves is experiencing

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Get Safe Online warns of increased threat to smartphones

Latest report shows criminals conning people into downloading malicious apps

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Webroot Secure Anywhere Antivirus security software

Fast and effective anti-virus software

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  • £25 per year (one computer - £30 per year for three computers)
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  • 27/10/2011
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Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2012 with Data Lock

A new look but few new features for the big-name security program

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  • 14/10/2011

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