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• The '00s: A Decade In Tech PC World's editors take a look back at the past decade's greatest tech breakthroughs and setbacks.
• Botnet Behind H1N1 Malware Campaign Spam campaign relies on fake messages from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that instruct recipients to register for H1N1 vaccinations.
• Microsoft: Don't Believe the Black Screen of Death Hype The dramatic-sounding reports over a Windows 7 "black screen of death" are inaccurate, Microsoft says -- and blown way out of proportion.
• Microsoft is Investigating Claims Patches Cause Windows 'Black Screen of Death' Microsoft confirms that November's security updates triggered a black screen on some Windows users' PCs.
• Spyware Doctor With Antivirus: First Look A preliminary look at a new paid antivirus application.
• F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010: Cloud-Based Protection F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010 does a good job detecting malware, but it doesn't quite keep up with the top contenders.
• Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware: Lackluster Protection Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware's nice user interface can’t make up for its lackluster malware detection.
• Alwil Avast Professional Edition: Wait for the Update Avast Professional Edition's inconsistent malware detection and frustrating interface make it a less-than-ideal choice for protecting your PC.
• Avira AntiVir Premium Edition: Lacks Behavioral Detection Avira AntiVir Premium Edition needs more features and a face-lift before it can become a top choice.
• Top Protection: G Data AntiVirus 2010 G Data led the field on almost all of our malware detection tests, but using this program means having to make more decisions than you do with other apps.
• ESET NOD32 Fails to Impress Unfortunately, ESET NOD32 doesn't keep up with other antivirus apps in blocking malware.
• Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010: A Polished Interface Norton AntiVirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection.
• Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010: Loaded With Features Kaspersky Anti-Virus has plenty of features, but is inconsistent thanks to its below-average traditional malware detection and at-times frustrating user interface.
• Advanced Antivirus Hackers have shown that they can plant their malware even on mainstream sites--proving that you need antivirus protection now more than ever. We lab-tested eleven top security programs to find the best guardians for your PC.
• BitDefender Antivirus 2010: Needs Better Interface BitDefender Antivirus 2010 will get the job done, but it needs a better user interface.
• Panda Antivirus Pro 2010: A Fair Performer Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 does a decent job at malware blocking but doesn’t stand out.
• McAfee Antivirus Plus 2010: Protection Issues McAfee Antivirus Plus has some good features and a decent interface, but it has too many performance problems for us to recommend it.
• Keep Your Passwords Private--and Handy--With LastPass An online airing of tens of thousands of stolen Webmail passwords suggests that it’s time to find extra protection.
• Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.
• Viruses, Malware Creeping into Online Games Maker of online gaming protection software reveals why virus attacks on video games is a problem that has increased over 600 percent in the past year.
• Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.
• Mac Trojan May be a Hoax Symantec says creating a spoof Trojan to promote a game is risky.
• Report: Malware Makers Are Organized, Sophisticated Cybercriminals are organized like corporations, and follow regular software release cycles, says principal group program manager for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center.
• Nasty Halloween Trick: Fake Antivirus Sites Beware of Haloween-themed sites that offer antivirus software and instead plant bots.
• Microsoft Cleans up Bugs After Biggest Patch Release After releasing its largest-ever group of security patches two weeks ago, Microsoft has done a little cleaning up.