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Microsoft inadvertently deletes Google Chrome browser

An update to Microsoft Security Essentials accidentally identified Google Chrome as malicious software

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Norton Internet Security 2012 anti-virus and protection software

No big new features, but some minor tweaks instead

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  • 03/10/2011
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Malicious Android smartphone applications are on the increase

Malicious applications are abusing Google's lax privacy controls as Android threats increase 900 per cent since January

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Protect your PC with AVG Anti-Virus Free 2012

Protect your computer online from variety of threats with this free security software

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Kaspersky One to protect Windows, Apple Mac and Android smartphones and tablets

Protection for a number of devices from one product

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Nominet proposes abuse policy to shut down criminal websites fast

Registry for .uk domains discusses recommendations to speed up site closure

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Create, store and protect passwords with Keepass Professional Edition

This open source password tool helps keep your passwords safe

This useful planning tool is now on sale from Amazon in the UK

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Home Computing Heroes: security and privacy

In this zone we will set out the basics of PC security and provide tips and free tools to protect your computer from malicious software and criminals.

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Avast Internet Security 6 software

Simple but effective computer protection

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Block viruses with Bit Defender

This free software can be used to search for and remove viruses from a computer

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Email contains fake Microsoft security update

Microsoft does not send out security updates via email and never had

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Twitter #riotcleanup mobilises broom armies around UK

Armed with brooms, shovels and plastic bags, people show they will reclaim their streets

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Lush website open to hackers for four months

Cosmetics retailer narrowly misses huge fine from ICO

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