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OPSWAT Security Score rates your PC for its security status 
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OPSWAT Security Score rates your PC for its security status

by Mike Williams  |  18 Jun 2013  |  Comment now
OPSWAT has released the final version of its free Security Score product, a simple tool which scans your PC, reports on any security issues it finds, and provides basic advice on how to resolve them.
Nine reasons you should care about NSA’s PRISM surveillance 
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Nine reasons you should care about NSA’s PRISM surveillance

by Sean Rintel  |  13 Jun 2013  |  Comment now
In the wake of former CIA employee Edward Snowden’s revelations of the PRISM NSA mass surveillance, people are once again asking why the general public should care if they’ve got nothing to hide.
IObit Malware Fighter 2.0 now available 
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IObit Malware Fighter 2.0 now available

by Mike Williams  |  17 May 2013  |  Comment now
IObit has announced the public availability of IObit Malware Fighter 2.0, the next generation of its popular anti-malware tool.
Peeling the Onion: A look at the Tor Project 
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Peeling the Onion: A look at the Tor Project

by Luke Millanta  |  6 May 2013  |  Comment now
LUKE MILLANTA delves into the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of the anonymous internet.
Email-bound malware exploits Boston Marathon tragedy 
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Email-bound malware exploits Boston Marathon tragedy

by Dan Raywood  |  18 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Following the tragic attack on the Boston Marathon on Monday, cyber criminals have begun spreading scams related to the bombings.
How to: Stay secure online with a password manager 
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How to: Stay secure online with a password manager

by Davey Winder  |  18 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
Save yourself from remembering dozens of passwords. Davey Winder explains why you should place your faith in password managers.
Understanding Botnets 
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Understanding Botnets View all Atomic Articles

by Luke Millanta  |  5 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
Luke Millanta on what they are and steps you should take to combat them.
Dropbox adds two-factor authentication to make your data more secure 
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Dropbox adds two-factor authentication to make your data more secure

by John Gillooly  |  27 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
The cloud storage provider is beefing up account security following a breach earlier this month.
Check your PC security with Microsoft’s Attack Surface Analyzer 
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Check your PC security with Microsoft’s Attack Surface Analyzer

by Mike Williams  |  8 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
After more than 18 months in beta, Microsoft has finally released version 1.0 of its free Attack Surface Analyzer, its security testing tool.
Security hole found and fixed in Ubisoft browser plugin 
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Security hole found and fixed in Ubisoft browser plugin

by John Gillooly  |  31 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Game publisher Ubisoft is in trouble again, after a security hole was found that could potentially let attackers remotely execute programs on people's PCs.
Detect and fix weak Windows security settings with Microsoft’s Malware Prevention troubleshooter 
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Detect and fix weak Windows security settings with Microsoft’s Malware Prevention troubleshooter

by Mike Williams  |  19 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Microsoft's new Malware troubleshooter is fast and can go anywhere on USB.
Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 has improved speeds 
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Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 has improved speeds

by Mark Wilson  |  17 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Virus protection is a must for all computers but the system load can be a killer - Panda Cloud is one possible solution.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62 improves updating times and fixes problems 
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62 improves updating times and fixes problems

by Mark Wilson  |  13 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Malware is a problem that every computer user faces and, just as in the antivirus market, there are a huge number of free and paid for tool to choose from. Here's just one.
USB Safeguard adds password protection to your USB drive 
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USB Safeguard adds password protection to your USB drive

by Mark Wilson  |  5 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
The new application adds additional security and encryption to the files on your USB storage.
Telstra password leak breached Privacy Act 
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Telstra password leak breached Privacy Act

by Darren Pauli  |  29 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Privacy Commissioner calls out Telstra for password breach, but the telco escapes any penalties.
Telstra halts mobile tracking 
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Telstra halts mobile tracking

by James Hutchinson  |  28 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
The telco stops tracking web data from its mobile subscribers
Two UK teens plead guilty to LulzSec involvement 
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Two UK teens plead guilty to LulzSec involvement

by jools whitehorn  |  26 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
LulzSec members face the music after their hacking spree
Tech deals: save up to 90% on the following software downloads 
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Tech deals: save up to 90% on the following software downloads

by Mark Wilson  |  20 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Save over 90-per cent on selected downloads from Software Crew, with some titles selling for under $5.00.
Software roundup – 27 downloads from the last seven days 
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Software roundup – 27 downloads from the last seven days

by Mark Wilson  |  11 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
The best and most important downloads this week.
Microsoft revokes certificates in Flame malware 
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Microsoft revokes certificates in Flame malware

by Juha Saarinen  |  5 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
Emergency updates have been issued by Microsoft for all versions of its Windows OS.
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