• 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.

• 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 is Investigating Claims Patches Cause Windows 'Black Screen of Death'
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Antivirus and Security Reviews

• 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.

Antivirus and Security News

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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