Security

CEOP welcomes MPs' call for extra cash

Child protection agency for internet needs more money, says Government committee

Avira AntiVir Personal 8.1.0.326

Popular free anti-virus client

Review: Cubebyte accessory

Lock your notebook down

Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6

Protect your PC from the latest spyware

ICO wants data protection laws overhauled

Research will look to improve consumer rights

AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0.138

Impressive & free antivirus package

PC help: Installing AVG anti-virus software

How to uninstall Norton security software and replace it with AVG

Review: Steganos Password Manager 2009 security software

Store and access internet passwords

Cyber criminals find loophole in verification system

Crooks change card holder addresses to make transactions look genuine

McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox 26.6

Traffic-light approach to website safety

Secunia PSI 0.9.0.3

Check installed software is up date

Protect your identity

Incompetence at Revenue and Customs has put 25million people at risk of ID theft. We explain how this emerging crime could affect you

Apacs warns of phishing rise

Consumers still take phishers' bait

Shop online and save money

It’s possible to save money on the internet while staying safe – we show you how

Review: Panda Internet Security 2008 security software

This Panda is just too slow

Privacy czar urges public to enforce Data Protection Act

Use data protection law to protect your personal details, says Information Commissioner

Review: Norton Internet Security 2008

Norton Internet Security 2008 builds on its strengths but some holes remain

Mini Workshop: Rid your PC of spyware

Workshop: Protect your identity

How to use the new version of Webroot Spysweeper – a free download exclusive to Computeractive readers

Eraser 5.86a

Permanently erase important files

AVG Anti-Rootkit Free 1.1.0.42

Protect your computer from these threats

Organisations lose confidential data

Experts warn that password security is not sufficient

EU to force firms to disclose data leaks

European Commission to make retailers declare theft of customer data under proposed directive

US botnets the source of most spam

Free email accounts help spammers

PC help: IE7 padlock moves

Check if a website is secure when using Internet Explorer 7