Stories by: Robert Vamosi

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    Protect online privacy without reading the fine print 01/04/2011 01:23:00

    Your personal data is out there. Every thought you tap out on Twitter, every status update you post on Facebook, and even the last credit card purchase you made is accessible via the Internet.
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    Keep your credit cards safe from skimmers 10/12/2010 02:31:00

    You're in a restaurant, enjoying a deep conversation. Peripherally, you see the waiter take your credit card and return a few minutes with a slip for you to sign. You think nothing of it until a few hours later when you receive a call from your bank: Someone is racking up serious debt on your credit card, mostly for electronics purchases. Is it you?
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    Cross-site scripting: An old problem returns 18/06/2010 10:21:00

    In May, Web security consultant George Deglin discovered a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit that involved Facebook's controversial Instant Personalization feature. The exploit ran on Yelp, one of the three sites that Facebook had selected to test Instant Personalization. Deglin was able to obtain not only Facebook profile information shared with Yelp but also the e-mail addresses for that profile's Facebook friends--a potential gold mine for marketers and spammers alike.
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    Bugnets Could Spy on You via Mobile Devices 24/05/2010 06:30:00

    Imagine sitting in a café and discussing the details of a business proposal with a potential client. Neither you nor the client has a laptop; you're just two people having a conversation. But unbeknownst to you, someone half a world away is listening to every word you say. Later, as you leave, you receive a text message referring to the proposal and demanding money in exchange for silence.
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    AVG Internet Security 9.0 13/04/2010 16:40:00

    AVG Internet Security 9.0 is an affordable security suite that provides strong malware detection and disinfection, but it could be easier to use.
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    Webroot Internet Security Essentials 2010 08/04/2010 11:30:00

    Webroot Internet Security Essentials 2010 is in essence Webroot's SpySweeper antivirus/antispyware application packaged with a firewall, an antispam utility, backup software, and internet browsing protection thrown in.
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    Panda Internet Security 2010 07/04/2010 16:00:00

    Panda Internet Security 2010 includes all the basic features, plus some extras such as 2GB of online backup and the ability to protect USB devices. Despite its wealth of features, its detection of unknown malware falls short.
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    McAfee Internet Security 2010 07/04/2010 12:00:00

    McAfee Internet Security 2010 does a good job at detecting malware, its interface is fresh and distinct from the pack, and it has a solid set of features.
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    BitDefender Internet Security 2010 07/04/2010 11:50:00

    BitDefender gets a much-needed interface redesign for 2010. The new interface comes in three variations: a basic display with only three large icons and simple text, an intermediate design showing more detail, and an advanced interface for those who want to see granular details. Colour status indicators (red, yellow, and green) make it easy to see at a glance whether your PC is protected.
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    Alwil Avast Internet Security 5 06/04/2010 15:30:00

    Alwil Avast! Internet Security 5.0, offers all the basic PC protection features and does a reasonable job at traditional malware detection. It is also fast. However, it fell short at detecting new threats, and it lacks some features present in other suites.
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    PC Tools Internet Security 2010 06/04/2010 14:00:00

    PC Tools Internet Security 2010 is a good bare-bones suite with strong malware detection, and is a big improvement over previous versions, but it lacks the parental controls and online backup features of comparable suites.
 
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