Articles Index

HIPS vs Behavior Blocking
A host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) monitors each activity a program attempts and (depending on configuration) prompts the user for action or responds based on pre-defined criteria. Behavior blockers monitor and profile whole program behavior. When a collection of behaviors tips the scale, the behavior blocker will (depending on configuration) alert the user or take action against the entire program based on pre-defined criteria.

IDTheft Protection as an Adjunct to Antivirus
Today's malware is often focused on identity theft. Even a single infector bypassing antivirus software can cause a lifetime of harm to its victim. Perhaps one of the most important adjuncts to antivirus software is to take measures to protect your identity.

Bots, Botnets, and Norton AntiBot
Symantec's Norton AntiBot confronts the growing threat of bots and botnets. Norton AntiBot works alongside existing antivirus (from any vendor), using behavior-based analysis to monitor processes, files, and other active components

Review: Free Antivirus Software
Free antivirus software may be the only option for those on a limited budget. The question, of course, is how well free antivirus software protects your PC, how easy is it to use, and if something goes wrong will you be left out in the cold? The answers may surprise you. This review looks at three free antivirus solutions: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic, AVAST 4 Home Edition, and AVG Free Edition.

USB Antivirus: Portable Protection
USB-installed antivirus makes a lot of sense, combining a viable storage option with the ability to efficiently scan a system that's had its antivirus disabled, or has antivirus that cannot remove a particular threat. Two products to look at: Verbatim Store 'n' Go U3 Smart Drive and SanDisk's Cruzer Titanium USB drive.

Adjunct to antivirus
It takes more than just antivirus software to prevent infection. Fortunately, following the few simple steps outlined below can provide a good measure of security in very little time.

G Data AntiVirusKit (AVK) 2005
G DATA AntiVirusKit 2005 (AVK) provides a double layer of protection, bundling both the Kaspersky and BitDefender antivirus engines under a single, easy-to-use console. The use of these engines offers an important advantage to AVK.

Review: Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta1)
We tested the Microsoft AntiSpyware beta against some of the most common adware and spyware. How well did it measure up?

Choosing the Top Antivirus for Desktop PCs
Choosing the right antivirus software to protect your system from viruses need not be a daunting tasks. Follow these tips to select the antivirus software that best meets your unique virus protection needs.

McAfee ad labels BitDefender as 'virus'
In what can only be described as one of the most egregious abuses of the Google AdSense program, antivirus vendor McAfee has hijacked the good name of BitDefender. Insult is then added to injury - the BitDefender antivirus software is called a "virus" in the advertisement