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Antivirus Reviews (53)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, reviews conducted by various publishers and testing facilities.

Antivirus Vendors (59)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, an alphabetical listing of antivirus vendors offering a wide range of features and services.

Free Antivirus Software (53)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, links to free antivirus sofware, evaluation antivirus software, and free virus removal tools.

Antivirus Glossary (31)
Virus terms and definitions can sometimes be confusing. Use the antivirus glossary to learn what the various malicious code terms really mean.

Spyware / Adware (29)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, spyware and adware information, spyware scanners, free tools and tips to help stop adware and spyware.

Rogue Scanners (70)
Rogue scanners are a category of scam software sometimes referred to as scareware. Rogue scanners masquerade as antivirus, antispyware, or other security software, claiming the user's system is infected in order to trick them into paying for a full version.

Latest Threats (87)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, the latest viruses and other computer-related threats, plus virus encyclopedias to help you find out what that virus does.

Email Hoaxes (44)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, resources to help stem the flow of virus hoaxes and myths. Learn about some of the more common hoaxes and how to spot new ones.

Rootkit Detection (8)
Rootkit detectors, antirootkit scanners, reviews and general information about rootkits and the products that detect them.

Internet Scams (36)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, tips to help avoid email scams and phishing. Familiarize yourself with the techniques used in these email scams to avoid becoming a victim of credit card or identity theft.

Security Tips (120)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, tips to defend your PC from viruses. Hint: antivirus software alone is not enough.

Viruses Explained (99)
What is a virus, worm, trojan? What is a bot, a botnet, a zombie? All this and more explained by Mary Landesman, your About.com guide to Antivirus.

Windows Tutorials (24)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, tips and tutorials to help broaden your knowledge of Windows and help you better defend your PC.

Macintosh Viruses (15)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, resources for Macintosh users. Macs aren't immune to viruses, but they are very rare. Learn which viruses infect Macintoshes and what solutions are available to defend against them.

Content Filtering (30)
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, a comprehensive listing of content filtering applications for the gateway, desktop, and Internet.

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