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Hacks of Chinese Temple Were Online Kung Fu, Abbot Says
The Web site of China's Shaolin Temple, a famous kung fu training ground, has been hacked multiple times by attackers critical of its commercial activities.
One-Click Holidays: Free Web Apps Make It Easy
Whether you're planning a big holiday meal, buying gifts or sending out greeting cards, help is just a click away.
Microsoft Issues Security Advisory on IE Vulnerability
Microsoft has issued a security advisory that provides customers with guidance and workarounds for dealing with a zero-day exploit aimed at Internet Explorer.
Buffalo Ships USB 3.0 Hard Drive
First model available with next-generation USB 3.0 connectivity.
Spyware Doctor With Antivirus: First Look
A preliminary look at a new paid antivirus application.
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.
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.
BitDefender Antivirus 2010: Needs Better Interface
BitDefender Antivirus 2010 will get the job done, but it needs a better user interface.
Picking the Right Security Software
Here are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing security apps.
ESET NOD32 Fails to Impress
Unfortunately, ESET NOD32 doesn't keep up with other antivirus apps in blocking malware.
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010: A Fair Performer
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 does a decent job at malware blocking but doesn’t stand out.
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.
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010: Protection Issues
McAfee VirusScan Plus has some good features and a decent interface, but it has too many performance problems for us to recommend it.