Sep 2, 2005 | IE, security
If you use the MSN Search Toolbar, Microsoft has just released a beta of a Phishing Filter to protect against suspicious web sites masquerading as legitimate sites. The same technology will be built into Internet Explorer 7 when it arrives in a few months. This is a...
Aug 10, 2005 | Microsoft, Office, security, WinXP
Microsoft released a new batch of security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer yesterday. If you have Automatic Updates turned on and your computer is left on overnight, the updates are installed automatically. If you see the little gold shield with an...
Jul 7, 2005 | Microsoft, security
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy Claria Corp., one of the worst distributors of spyware in the world. It is utter lunacy, the single most destructive and humiliating thing that Microsoft has done in years. Claria is responsible for Gator, exceptionally...
May 27, 2005 | security, software
The “Norton” brand name used to be synonymous with high-quality computer utilities. Sadly, there are almost no programs in its consumer lineup now that are good enough to recommend.Norton Internet Security is the suite that includes Norton Antivirus along...
