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Do Macs need antivirus software?

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By Brad Chacos on February 15, 2012 in

Do macs need virus protection?

Macs don't get viruses. You'll hear the phrase repeated over and over again from all corners of the Web, well-meaning Mac-using friends, and even Apple itself; the impervious nature of Macintosh computers is practically common knowledge by now. But what if that common knowledge is wrong? The past year saw several high-profile Mac attacks make headlines. As Mac sales skyrocket and Apple computers lose their "security through obscurity," it's time to reexamine the issue: do Macs need antivirus software?

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FBI takes down scareware scammers

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By Carl Laron on June 26, 2011 in

FBI agent

As we've blogged about in the past, scareware has become one of the top threats on the Internet. Because of their nature, most scareware programs are a challenge for even the best antivirus programs to detect and stop. Getting rid of scareware once it's grabbed hold of your computer is more challenging still. But because of the multi-national nature of most scareware operations, perhaps the biggest challenge of all is bringing their perpetrators to justice. Still, every once in a while the good guys do win a battle, and on Wednesday the FBI announced that it had busted up two scareware rings.

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Cybercrime hits nearly three out of four online users in U.S.

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By Carl Laron on September 9, 2010 in

Cybercrime

Most Internet users are well aware of the risks they face when surfing the web. Still, the just released 2010 Norton Cybercrime Report reveals in startling detail just how widespread cybercrimes really are. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Internet users worldwide, and nearly three-quarters of those in the U.S., have been victimized by some type of online criminal activity. The toll in terms of time and money lost is not insignificant. But what could be even more important is that cybercrime often leaves its victims feeling just as helpless and fearful as if they were mugged at the gunpoint.

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PCMag's account of a customer-support nightmare is an epic read

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By Christine Frietchen on March 17, 2010 in

Frustrated with tech support?

It's hard to read this lengthy PCMag article on software tech support without groaning, rolling your eyes, or shouting to the heavens in frustration. It illustrates exactly why user reviews you'll read on antivirus software are generally either 100% positive or 100% negative.

It's hard to read this lengthy PCMag article on software tech support without groaning, rolling your eyes, or shouting to the heavens in frustration. It illustrates exactly why user reviews you'll read on antivirus software are generally either 100% positive or 100% negative.

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Suite deals: Internet security software offers blanket protection

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By Carl Laron on February 24, 2010 in

Internet security software
It's a dangerous world online. That's why it's critical that you install and use effective countermeasures against the bad guys bent on stealing your personal information, taking control of your computer, bombarding your inbox with spam, and otherwise scamming you, defrauding you, or simply messing with your computer because, well, they can. The easiest way to protect yourself is with a comprehensive Internet security suite designed to fend off all  those types of attacks, and more.
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