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   <title>About.com Antivirus Software: Most Popular Articles</title>
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   <description>These articles are the most popular over the last month.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Software for Windows]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/aatpavwin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Antivirus software is must-have protection. This review picks the best antivirus software based on its virus detection abilities, features, and breadth of protection. Includes both Windows XP and Windows Vista antivirus protection.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Macintosh Antivirus Software]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/aamacvir.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It's true - Mac viruses really do exist, although fewer viruses target the Mac OS compared to Windows. In addition, cross-platfrom threats, such as many of the Office macro viruses, can also be a problem for Apple Macintosh users. Here are the best and worst apples in Mac antivirus software.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Review: Free Antivirus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable Autorun]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/autorun.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Windows autorun feature enables CDs to play automatically when inserted in the drive. Removable and thumb drives use the same autorun feature to load files when the drives are plugged into the USB port. Malware relies on this autorun feature to spread from thumb drive to PC. Here's how to disable the autorun feature to prevent malware from spreading.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Virus Removal Tools]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/resources.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A list of free tools, tips, and tricks to get rid of viruses and keep them from getting back on your system.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PC Tools iAntivirus for Mac]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/fr/iantivirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[PC Tools iAntivirus offers solid Mac antivirus free for home use. iAntivirus guards against Mac only malware - a focus that helps keep performance costs and system impact low but may not be the best choice in a mixed Mac/Windows environment.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online Scanners]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/aaonline.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Which online scanners provide the best detection rates without sacrificing features or performance?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac Virus FAQs]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/tp/macvirusfaqs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you really need Mac antivirus software? Get the answer to that and other frequently asked questions about Mac viruses and Macintosh antivirus software in the Mac Virus FAQs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable AutoComplete - Firefox]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ac_firefox.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites - it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here's how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to protect yourself from compromise.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remove Adware and Spyware]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/spywareandadware/tp/adwarespyware.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Getting stubborn adware and spyware off your PC can be frustrating. However, there are steps you can take to make the process easier and more effective.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trusteer Rapport]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/vendorwhitepapers/a/rapport.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trusteer Rapport adds an important layer of security - when you access a designated site, Rapport kicks in to uber defense mode, preventing the local behaviors that can compromise your online security.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Free Antivirus Software]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/freeantivirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Free antivirus software programs are available to protect both Windows and Mac home computers. Here are the best free antivirus software available - which in some cases also happen to be the only free antivirus software available.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boot sector virus repair]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/bootsectorvirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Boot sector virus repair]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Remove GoogleUpdate.exe]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/googleupdate.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Google Chrome and an untold number of other Google applications may install an update mechanism named googleupdate.exe, googleupdater.exe, or something similar. GoogleUpdate may continually attempt to access the Internet without requesting permission and without providing an option to disable it. This behavior may persist even after the parent application has been removed. While there's no single way to rid the system of googleupdate, the following tips provide the common install locations.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Intego VirusBarrier X5]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/virusbarrier.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[VirusBarrier provides realtime signature-based and behavior-based scanning and guards against both Mac-specific and Windows-based malware.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ClamXav Mac Antivirus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/clamxav.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ClamXav is based on the open source ClamAV virus scanner. Popular among open source fans, in practice ClamAV lags behind the detection capabilities of commercial antivirus software.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[McAfee VirusScan for Mac]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/mcafeevirusscan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[McAfee VirusScan for Mac (formerly known as Virex) can be used as a standalone virus scanner for Mac or integrated with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) for enterprise management.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[USB Antivirus Software]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/usbantivirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation Virus Hoax]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/postcard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Postcard from Hallmark virus hoax is a knock-off on the old &quot;A Virtual Card for You&quot; hoax. The postcard from hallmark hoax includes a link to a Snopes article which is worded in such a way that it appears the hoax warning is legitimate. It isn't.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AntiVir PE Classic]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/antivirfree.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enable Task Manager]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/taskmanager.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To make manual inspection and removal more difficult, malware often disables access to Task Manager. Fortunately, a few quick registry edits are usually all that are needed to regain control. Here's how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Bootable Rescue CDs]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/avrescuecd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[bootable antivirus rescue cd Avira AntiVir Rescue System BitDefender F-Secure Rescue CD]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AVG Free Edition]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/avgfree.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AVG Free Edition provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norton Antivirus 11.0 for Mac]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/nortonmac11.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Norton Antivirus 11.0 for Mac supports Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or higher. At approximately $50USD for a single user license, Norton Antivirus 11.0 for Mac is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive antivirus software for Mac users. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Edit the System Registry]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/regmod.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A quick guide to modify of change values in the System Registry]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AVAST 4 Home Edition]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/avastfree.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AVAST 4 Home Edition provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Internet Explorer Slowdown]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/tp/ieslow.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One day, you're surfing the Internet just fine. The next day, Internet Explorer has slowed to a crawl. Sometimes, many web sites display &quot;Page cannot be displayed&quot; or &quot;Cannot find server&quot; error messages. With just a bit of housekeeping, you can resolve Internet Explorer performance issues and keep them from happening in the future.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Microsoft/AOL E-Mail Tracking]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/a/maoltrack.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Is Bill Gates really promising big bucks as part of an email beta test?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Executable file extensions]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/fileextview.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[By default, file extensions cannot be viewed in Windows. Viruses routinely take advantage of this security oversight.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[boot into Safe Mode]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/safemode.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Booting in Safe Mode prevents extraneous services and programs - including most malware - from loading at startup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Computer Safety Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/safetytips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Computer security need not be daunting. Here a few simply steps that will keep you computing more safely.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hoax Encyclopedia: Virus hoaxes]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/l/blenhoax.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Virus hoaxes and myths waste time and money, and make the sender look foolish. Don't fall victim to a hoax. Use the Hoax Encyclopedia to check out the facts behind that dire sounding email.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable Add-Ons in IE]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ieaddons.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When it comes to IE, it seems everyone wants a piece of it. While legitimate toolbars and other browser helper objects (BHOs) are fine, some aren't so legit or - at least - their presence is questionable. Here's how to disable unwanted Add-ons in Internet Explorer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Uninstall NOD32]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/nod32unin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A handy how-to guide for uninstalling NOD32 antivirus scanner.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MacScan Antispyware for Macs]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/macscan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[MacScan from SecureMac is designed to guard against spyware-related threats targeting Mac users. While its scope is limited, such focused protection isn't necessarily a bad thing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Osama hanged]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/a/osamahanged.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How a nearly non-existent Trojan email morphed into a hoax.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Internet Errors]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/interneterrors.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Troubleshooting &quot;Page cannot be displayed&quot; or &quot;Cannot find server&quot; error messages can be frustrating. There are a number of possible causes and it may take a bit of digging to get to the root of the problem. Here's how to troubleshoot some of the more common Internet connectivity problems.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Rogue Scanner]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/roguescanners/a/roguescanner.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Rogue scanners are often advertised as a free antivirus download or free online scan. Once on the system, the rogue scanner typically displays false virus alerts, with instructions to buy the &quot;full version&quot; in order to remove the fictional infections. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Panda: Windows 2003]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/vendorpressreleases/a/pr041503.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Panda Antivirus for Windows Server 2003]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[System Restore]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/systemrestore.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Antivirus software may report that a virus was found in either the _RESTORE (Windows ME) folder or the System Volume Information folder (Windows XP) but the antivirus software may be unable to remove it. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[SmitFraudFix]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/fr/smitfraudfix.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[SmitFraudFix is a free antivirus tool that removes the Zlob downloader trojan and the rogue scanner software that Zlob typically installs. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spyware Scanners]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/spywarescanners.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spyware surreptitiously monitors your computer and Internet use, while adware can bombard your PC with unwanted advertising. Both pose a drain on your bandwidth and can lead to loss of security.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[!0000 Trick]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/emailtip.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Does !0000 in your address book really stop viruses?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Automatic Wireless Connections]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/wirelessconn.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Here's how to beef up your wireless safety by disabling automatic wireless connections.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Regedit is Disabled]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/regedit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Some malware will disable access to the Registry editor. Symptoms include: The registry appears to open but then quickly closes, or&#10;you receive the error &quot;Registry editing has been disabled by your administrator&quot;. Here's how to regain access to the Windows System Registry.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enable Folder Options]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/nofolderoptions.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Malware often drops itself as a hidden file and then disables the Folder Options menu in Windows Explorer so you can't change the settings to view hidden files and folders. If you are unable to access the Tools | Folder Options in Windows Explorer, here's how to modify the registry to regain access to the Folder Options menu.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recover Missing System Files]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/windowsrecovery.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[On occasion a valid system file can be inadvertently deleted or quarantined. Sometimes, the results can seem disastrous - a looping blue screen each time you try to boot up the PC. Other times, a stop error with a cryptic message may be the result. Here's how to replace the missing file(s) to get your system operational again.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preventing email worms]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/emailsafety.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to prevent email worms and viruses]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[McAfee AVERT Stinger]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/evaluations/a/stinger.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[McAfee AVERT Stinger takes the sting out of viruses like Blaster / Lovsan, SoBig, Klez and Bugbear]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Keylogger Trojan?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/keylogger.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In its simplest form, a keylogger trojan is malicious, surreptitious software that monitors your keystrokes, logging them to a file and sending them off to remote attackers. Some keyloggers are sold as commercial software - the type a parent might use to record their children's online activities or a suspicious spouse might install to keep tabs on their partner. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Buy Antivirus Software]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/softwarereviews/bb/bybav.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Antivirus software is one of the most important software programs on your PC. Make sure you know how to select and use it properly. Find out which products fared best and made the Top Picks list.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Virus Alerts]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/tp/virusalerts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We've all been there - you get an alert from your virus scanner warning that a particular file is infected. Sometimes the alert reappears even after you've told the antivirus scanner to remove the infection. Or maybe you just have reason to believe the virus alert may be a false positive. Here are the six things you'll want to consider to determine how to handle a virus alert.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Open the System Registry]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/regedit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to open the System Registry]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Phishing scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/ss/phishing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Look over the following examples of phishing scams to familiarize yourself with the clever techniques used.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norton AntiVirus Dual Protect]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/nortondualprot.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Norton AntiVirus Dual Protection for Mac is designed for Mac users who routinely dual boot into Windows or run Windows in a virtual environmenton their Intel-based Mac.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable Autorun in Vista]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/vista_autorun.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A bug in Microsoft Vista executes programs in the Autorun.inf file when the Autorun feature has been disabled via the NoDriveTypeAutoRun registry value. If you've set the value NoDriveTypeAutoRun in the Windows Vista registry, delete the value and follow these steps to really disable autorun in Vista.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Delete IE Cache and Cookies]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/iecache.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Internet Explorer caches web pages you visit and cookies coming from those pages. While designed to speed up browsing, if left unchecked the burgeoning folders can sometimes slow IE to a crawl or cause other unexpected behavior. In general, the less is more principal works well here - keep the Internet Explorer cache small and clear it often. Here's how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sality Virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/p/sality.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sality is a family of file infecting viruses that spread by infecting exe and scr files. The virus also includes an autorun worm component that allows it to spread to any removable or discoverable drive. In addition, Sality includes a downloader trojan component that installs additional malware via the Web.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norton Internet Security 2009]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/nis2009.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Symantec's antivirus products have historically always provided excellent detection and removal of malware. On the downside, that protection came at the price of often crippling system performance. Norton Internet Security 2009 changes all that.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Life Owner Mail Server Report]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/lifeowner.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Life Owner / Mail Server Report hoax is yet another bogus email warning that gets fueled by confusingly worded references.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AutoStart Entry Points]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/tp/autostartkeys.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Following is a list of the autostart entry points in Windows, including startup folders, registry keys, and ini files.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Uninstall BitDefender]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/bitdunin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to uninstall BitDefender]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Software - TopPicks]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of TopPicks for the Antivirus Software guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Autorun Worms]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/ht/autorunworms.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Autorun worms spread from USB/thumb drives as well as fixed and mapped drives. Autorun worms typically drop or download additional malware, usually backdoors and password stealers. Here's how to remove an autorun worm.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AVG Rescue CD: Review]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/avgrescuecd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AVG Rescue CD: Antivirus software review]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[View Hidden Files and Folders]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/viewhiddenfiles.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[By default, Windows does not display hidden files and folders. Virus writers often take advantage of this, by dropping hidden files to the system that the casual user can't see. Here's how to view hidden files and folders in Windows.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Internet Explorer settings]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/resetexplorer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spyware and adware often change your browser Start and Search pages to point to unwanted websites. Even if you've removed the infestation responsible, you may still need to reset the web settings. Here's how to do this in Internet Explorer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boot sector viruses]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/a/bsvirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To understand what a boot sector virus does, you must first understand what a boot record is.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Toxic Excuses]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/a/toxic.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're tasked with virus prevention, what are the worst things a user can say to you?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a DDoS attack?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/ddosattacks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trojans are often used to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against targeted systems, but just what is a DDoS attack and how are they performed?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Windows File Associations]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/l/blfileassoc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Viruses can and do exploit file exploits and their associations. Thus, it is important that file extension viewing is enabled and that you are aware of which extensions are associated with which programs. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is a Virus?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/a/whatisavirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is a virus? In today's computing environment, a better question might be, What is malware?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spybot-S&amp;D]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/spywareandadware/a/spybot.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spybot Search and Destroy, a.k.a. Spybot-S&amp;D (or just plain Spybot), is one of the most capable anti-spyware packages available. It is also free. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AAAAAAA@AAA.AAA]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/hoaxes/p/aaaa.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Like its predecessor !0000, the AAAAAAA@AAA.AAA tip is doomed to failure. Worse, it can leave you less protected than you were before.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MSN Hacker List]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/msnhacker.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[MSN Hacker List hoax]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Make an F-Prot CD]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/fprotdos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[FRISK Software, one of the oldest and most venerable antivirus vendors, provides F-Prot for DOS free to home users and dirt cheap for corporates. And though it's designed for DOS, you can run it commandline in Windows XP too.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PC Tools ThreatFire Review]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/threatfire.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Behavior-based PC Tools ThreatFire provides guards against new and unknown threats which signature-based scanners might otherwise miss. ThreatFire runs in the background, monitoring each programs actions, quarantining programs it knows to be bad and alerting on those it considers suspicious. ThreatFire can easily run alongside installed antivirus or other security software, making it an ideal adjunct to existing protection. Even better, the program is completely free for home use.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Windows System Registry]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/a/registry.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Almost all software installed on the PC will impact the System Registry. Preferences regarding hardware, options, and other software settings will all be added to the huge database of the Registry. Thus the System Registry isn't just the central nervous system for the Operating System (OS), it's the central nervous system for the OS and any applications installed to that OS.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Headers]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/emailheaders.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hiding inside of every email is a header, showing each step of the email's journey from point A to point Z and every pass through in between. Here's how to track an email's path - any why it's not foolproof.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Clear the IE History Folder]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/iehistory.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You visited a great web site on Thursday, but forgot to bookmark the URL. Now it's Sunday and you can't remember how to get back there. This is where the Internet Explorer History folder comes in handy. But just as it lets you trace back your Internet browsing steps, others can also use it to see where you've been. If the downside seems greater than the upside, here's how you can delete the Internet Explorer History and how you can prevent it from being stored in the future.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is Your PC a Zombie?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/zombiepc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In the computer world, a Trojan can be used to turn your PC into their own computing matter - effectively turning it into a zombie machine.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[EICAR Test File]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/eicar.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[EICAR is not a virus. EICAR is a special file used to test antivirus software. Here's how to make an EICAR file to test your virus protection.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Protecting the HOSTS file]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ss/hosts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Viruses and spyware use the HOSTS file to block access to antivirus and security websites, or redirect attempts to visit other websites. Here's how to thwart these unwanted modifications to the HOSTS file.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Passwords]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/passwords.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Unless unique passwords are used for each site, it takes only the compromise of a single site's credentials to have a toppling domino affect on the security of all your online assets.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Browser Hijacking]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/allabout/a/browjack.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Often accused of being drive-by downloads, these pesky Internet parasites specialize in broswer hijacking and can quickly take advantage of an improperly secured system, embedding themselves as a &quot;browser help object&quot; and redirecting you to a host of unsavory sites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus for Gamers]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/Antivirus-for-Gamers.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most everyone realizes that antivirus and firewalls are must-have protection. But when protection interferes with online gaming, it can be sorely tempting to disable that protection in favor of uninterrupted play. These antivirus scanners tackle the unique problems of gamers so you can play without sacrificing performance or protection.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Virus Signature?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/virussignature.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In the antivirus world, a signature is an algorithm or hash (a number derived from a string of text) that uniquely identifies a specific virus.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trojan]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/g/trojan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A Trojan is a self-contained program that doesn't infect other files like a virus does, or make copies of itself like a worm, but does do something malicious.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Windows Files and Folders]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/l/blfiles.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Without a basic understanding of how computers and their files interact, you will not be able to understand the impact viruses and malicious code can have on a system. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wireless Security Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/wirelessthreat1/a/starbucks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wireless Internet access is available at most coffee shops, bookstores, airports, and hotels around the world. But how safe is it]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is JS/Psyme]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/jspsyme.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many users have experienced repeated warnings of infection by Psyme each time they open their browser. Depending on the antivirus in use, the name given in the warning may be any of the following: Downloader.Psyme (Symantec), Troj/Psyme (Sophos), Trojan.VBS.KillAV (Kaspersky), TrojanDownloader.VBS.Psyme (CA),Trojan.Downloader.JS.Psyme (Kaspersky), VBS/Petch.A (F-Prot), VBS/Psyme (McAfee)]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to Shell Open Command]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/shellopen.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Malware can load from a variety of different places on your PC. In addition to the more common modifications to Windows auto start entry points, malware may leverage the shell open command. This allows it to register itself as the handler for certain file types and thus the virus, worm or Trojan loads when any of these file types are called.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Use SmitFraudFix]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/ht/smitfraudfix.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[SmitFraudFix is a free antivirus download that removes the Zlob trojan downloader and the malware that Zlob installs. These instructions describe how to use SmitFraudFix properly.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable AutoComplete - IE]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ac_ie.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AutoComplete not only makes it easier for you to automatically fill in forms and logon to secure sites - it also makes it easier for Trojans and hackers to gain access to your personal data and logon credentials. Here's how to clear the sensitive data stored by AutoComplete and how to disable the feature to protect yourself from compromise.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kill Winlogon]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/winlogon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Malware often hooks into the Winlogon process, enabling the malware to load even in Safe Mode. Removing malware load points from Winlogon may require shutting down the Winlogon process. Here's how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Virus descriptions]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/l/blency.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the virus information center. Here you will find virus descriptions and profiles of common viruses and other malicious code affecting PC's, Mac's, Unix systems, and Wireless Devices, as well as active content threats exploiting browser and email security vulnerabilites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Check Trusted Sites List]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/trustedzone.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Some spyware and adware will add miscreant links to your Internet Explorer Trusted Sites Zone. This may allow the sites to run with fewer security restrictions. Make sure you periodically check the Trusted Sites Zone list to ensure only sites you have specifically added are included. Here's how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top Online Scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/tp/onlinescams.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Just as the Internet makes it easier for legitmate pursuits, it also makes it easier for scammers, con artists, and other online miscreants to carry out their virtual crimes - impacting our real life finances, security, and peace of mind. These Internet scams are constantly evolving - here are the most common today.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[F-Secure Internet Security]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/fsecureinternetsecurity2010.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Review of F-Secure Internet Security Suite 2010. Families that need to control Internet access for younger children and teens will find much to like about F-Secure Internet Security 2010. Parental controls can be set to accommodate various user types, including time limits imposed on Web surfing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Software: Choosin...]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/softwarereviews/a/av2003pix.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The most important feature of antivirus software is its ability to detect viruses. No product that has not achieved some level of certification should be considered as adequate virus protection. &#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Platinum Internet Security]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/softwarereviews/gr/aaprpanda.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Panda Platinum Internet Security provides solid protection with minimal system impact.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introduction to computer viruses]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/c/ec/3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is a computer virus? This free introductory course teaches you about malicious code and how to defend against it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[eBay &amp; PayPal Scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/l/blebayscam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Reputable firms such as eBay and PayPal have been besieged by email scammers attempting to pilfer valuable credit card details from unsuspecting customers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MSN Hotmail hoax]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/90hoax.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[90# telephone hoax]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Secunia Software Inspector]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/secuniainsp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Secunia Software Inspector is free, fast, and so intuitive to use there's simply no excuse for not keeping patches up to date.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Securing Internet Explorer]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/secureie2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A simple how-to guide for securing Internet Explorer. With just a little elbow grease, you can prevent spyware and stop pop-up ads for free.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amazon Phishing Scam]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/p/amazon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Phishing scams are disguised as correspondence from valid financial or eCommerce providers. The email typically uses fear tactics in an effort to entice the intended victim into visiting a fraudulent website. Here's an example of a phishing scam targeting Amazon.com customers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[eBay &amp; PayPal Scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/emailscams/a/blebayscam5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ebay paypal scams and phishing email]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Security Suite]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/a/securitysuite.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Security suites typically combine antivirus, antispyware, and a firewall with value-added features such as antispam and phishing filters. But full blown suites can be pricey. Fortunately for those on a budget, it is entirely possible to build your own free security suite without spending a dime.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Backup Registry Keys]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/regkey.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to backup individual keys in the system registry]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable File and Printer Share]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/fileprintshar.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[File and Printer Sharing may be necessary in an office network, but chances are it's not needed at home. And it poses an increased risk on wireless connections. If you must use it, disable it when connecting via hotspots, and re-enable it when you return to your home or office. Here's how to disable file and printer sharing in Windows XP.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[False Positive]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirusglossary/g/falsepositive.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[False positives occur when a pattern of code in the file matches the same pattern contained in a virus signature.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Install NOD32]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/nod32inst.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A handy how-to guide for installing NOD32 antivirus scanner.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Naked Wife]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/nakedwife.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Naked virus poses as a Macromedia Flash movie of a naked wife.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Autorun FAQs]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/autorunfaqs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Autorun is one of those 'convenience' features in Windows that can cause more harm than good. Essentially, Following are frequently asked questions about the Autorun component, including why Autorun can be dangerous and how it can be disabled.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Virus names]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/virusnames.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Antivirus vendors generally assign virus names consisting of a When attempting to find information about a particular virus, it can be helpful to understand how the virus names are formed.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[G Data InternetSecurity 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/gdatasuite2010.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If all you're concerned about in security suite is signature detection, then G Data SecuritySuite 2010 is a safe bet. Combining two engines (AVAST and BitDefender), G Data SecuritySuite 2010 has achieved some of the highest detection rates on independent tests performed by AV-Test.org. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ZoneAlarm Extreme Security]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/zonealarmextremesecurity.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 takes a holistic approach to security - combining malware and intrusion prevention with online backup and full drive encryption to protect data in the event of a lost or stolen computer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Parite virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/virusencyclopedia/p/parite.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Parite virus is a memory-resident polymorphic file infector that infects EXE and SCR files found on local and shared network drives.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bofra.A  worm]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/bofra.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bofra.A worm exploits SHDOCVW.DLL flaw]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Evernote Tips You Should Avoid]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/evernotetip.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[So-called cloud-based services like Evernote provide a convenient way of remotely storing data accessible from any Web-connected device. But that convenience may come with a price: increased risk of data and identity theft.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Virtual Card For You]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/hoaxes/p/virtualcard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A classic example of a virus hoax, the A Virtual Card for You hoax warns of a virus that is allegedly the most destructive ever!]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reset IE Settings]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ie7reset.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes, despite our best efforts, something happens that causes Internet Explorer to become unstable. Fortunately, Internet Explorer 7 offers an easy-to-use feature that deletes all temporary files, disables add-ons, and resets changed settings back to their defaults. Here's how to reset Internet Explorer v7 settings.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Most Damaging Malware]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/tp/worstvirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All malware is bad, but some types of malware do more damage than others. That damage can range from loss of files to total loss of security. For details, see this list of the most damaging types of malware.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remove SecurityTool Scareware]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/ht/securitytool.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[securitytool scareware rogue scanner process explorer safe mode registry editor securitytool rogue scareware regedit blocked task manager security tool]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Software - HowTos]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/ht.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of HowTos for the Antivirus Software guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[XP Antivirus 2009]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/roguescanners/p/xpantivirus09.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[XP Antivirus 2009 is classified as a rogue scanner, a category of scam software sometimes referred to as scareware. Rogue scanners masquerade as antivirus, antivirus, or other security software, claiming the user's system is infected in order to trick them into paying for a full version. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NOD32 v2.0]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/softwarereviews/gr/nod32v2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NOD32 Antivirus System v2.0]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lottery]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/hoaxes/p/lottery.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The International Lottery Winner scam attempts to trick recipients into believing they have won large sums of cash, and then bilks them out of their own dough in a similar fashion to the Nigerian 419 scam.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Firewall for Windows]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/bestfreefirewall.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A firewall offers important security protection, but only if its configured properly and used appropriately. Windows XP and Windows Vista both include built-in firewalls, but the protection they offer is limited - you'll want to upgrade to a standalone firewall to get full protection. Following is a list of the best free firewall apps for Windows.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Choosing the Top Antivirus for]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/virusprotect.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[OSX/Inqtana.A]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/a/inqtanaa.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[OSX/Inqtana.A is a Java-based worm that exploits the directory traversal vulnerability in the Bluetooth file and object exchange services in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable IFrames in IE]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ieiframe.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Malicious iframes planted on compromised websites pose big problems for Web surfers. Fortunately, Internet Explorer v6 and above includes a feature that can help protect against malicious iframes. But use with caution - there are many legitimate uses for iframes and IE doesn't distinguish between these.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Web Browser Security]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/websecurity.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether through social engineering or through web site exploit, the choice of browser will be of little help. All browsers are equally susceptible to web-based malware and this includes Firefox, Opera, and the much maligned Internet Explorer. Disabling Javascript on all but the most trusted sites will go a long ways towards safer web browsing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Help! My Email was Hacked!]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/emailhacked.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you suspect your email account has been hacked? Can't login to your email account? Are you getting undeliverable and bounce messages for email you never sent? Are friends and family complaining of receiving email you never sent? Is it malware? A hacker? Here's how to tell.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trend Micro ISS Pro]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/trendmicroisspro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trend Micro Internet Security Suite Pro 2010 offers all the latest buzzwords, but how well it delivers may be a mixed bag. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Nokia phone hoax]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/freenokia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nokia Is Giving Away Phones For &quot;FREE&quot; - Not!]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a worm?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/allabout/a/whatisworm.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[New email worms can quickly outpace antivirus signature updates. Follow these tips to prevent the spread of fast moving worms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIPS vs Behavior Blocking]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/hips_behavior.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Doing an IP Lookup]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/iplookup.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Doing an IP Lookup]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spyware Soft Stop]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/roguescanners/p/spywaresoftstop.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spyware Soft Stop is classified as a rogue scanner, a category of scam software sometimes referred to as scareware. Rogue scanners masquerade as antivirus, antivirus, or other security software, claiming the user's system is infected in order to trick them into paying for a full version. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[F-Prot Antivirus for Windows]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/softwarereviews/gr/aaprfpwin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[F-Prot for Windows provides superb detection, automatic detection]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remote Access Trojan]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/g/rat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[RATs, or Remote Access Trojans, provide a &quot;backdoor&quot; into the system through which the unscrupulous hacker can snoop into your system - even running other malicious code if s/he chooses.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HijackThis]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freevirusremovaltools/p/hijackthis.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[HijackThis is a free tool that produces a snapshot of active items loading on the computer. HijackThis covers the most common auto start entry points so it can be useful in helping to identify malware and targeting it for removal. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AVG plus Firewall]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/AVGplusFW.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall Edition is light on resources, heavy on protection. The firewall provides permission-based access control reminiscent of the popular ZoneAlarm firewall. The high level of control and customization will appeal to the most advanced users, while less savvy users will find the Basic interface simple to understand and use.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bill Gates Email Tracking]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/billgates.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bill Gates Email Tracking hoax]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AVK Review]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/avk2005.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leap.A aka Oompa-Loompa]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/p/oompa.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Leap.A (aka Oompa-Loompa) infects applications in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) running on PowerPC processors.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Password Recovery Options]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/passwordreset.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cybercriminals can hijack your online accounts to order items at your expense, gain access to your email, or use your good name to send spam, malware and scams to people you know. Here's one way they do that and how to prevent it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sircam virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/aa072301b.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[SirCam worm rapidly spreading: virus worm virus encyclopedia virus sircam sircam worm glossary of terms]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Stop Viruses in Email]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/aa082901a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Easy tips for stopping SirCam and other email-borne viruses]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wire Transfer Scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/wiretransferscams.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Small businesses in the U.S. are having their hard-earned funds stolen by cybercriminals and transferred overseas, all thanks to the willing gullibility of scam victims engaged in illegal wire transfers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Links in Outlook Not Working]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/outlooklinks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There seems to be an increasing number of complaints regarding links in Outlook email not working. In other words, you click a link in an email message and nothing happens. Though the cause of the problem may vary, one reason can be tracked to a family of Trojans intent on stealing gaming credentials. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Eset - NOD32]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/antivirusvendors/p/eset.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Developed by Eset, NOD32 has received more VB100% awards than any other product in history. With a small footprint and fast scanning speed, NOD32 is a favorite choice with gamers and anyone for whom system performance is an issue.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norton AntiVirus 2002]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/nav2002review.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Norton AntiVirus 2002 is effective protection, sports an attractive interface but has extensive system requirements.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac OS X flaws]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/a/macosxflaws.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Multiple vulnerabilities found in Mac OS X.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CDC / H1N1 Vaccination Scam]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/p/cdch1n1scam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Attackers are sending email disguised as correspondence from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The email claims an H1N1 vaccination registration is required. Those who comply with the request won't be registering with the CDC - instead they will be infecting their computer with a version of the Banker trojan]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disable Firefox Prefetch]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/disableprefetch.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you use the Firefox browser in conjunction with the Google search engine, Google will (under various circumstances) prefetch the first page returned in the results. In other words, that page and any cookies associated will be downloaded to your computer even though you never clicked the link. Here's how to disable this Google / Firefox feature.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NoScript Addon for Firefox]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/qt/noscript.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Just using Firefox doesn't offer any security benefits, but using the NoScript addon with Firefox does offer an important safety upgrade. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adware and Spyware]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/spywareandadware/a/adware.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Generally speaking, adware and spyware work hand-in-hand. Adware is a program that installs an additional component that feeds advertising, often by delivering popup ads or by installing a toolbar in your browser. Spyware surreptitiously monitors your computer and Internet use.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[First Sony PSP Trojan]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/psp_brick.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[PSP.Brick impacts the Sony PSP game console, flashing critical system files and rendering the console unbootable. The newly discovered PSP.Brick isn't technically a virus - it's a Trojan. But the news surrounding PSP.Brick could be described as a polymorphic virus - it spreads fast and the story changes with each reporter it infects.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online courses]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/ecourses.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether you need help understanding Windows or want to know what the difference is between a virus and a Trojan - and why it matters - these free online courses can help.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Help! I Can&#039;t Access My System]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/virusremoval.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trying to remove a malware infection can become a battle of wills between you and the attacker. Antivirus software can be a powerful ally, removing most of today's malware with ease. But occasionally, a really stubborn infector may put you at the forefront of the battle. Here's how to help you win.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online Virus Sandbox]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/sandboxes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Years ago, if your antivirus detected a virus, chances are you'd find a pretty complete description of that threat in any number of virus encyclopedias. Today, however, with a few tens of thousands of malware being dissected each day, it's very rare to find a meaningful virus description. Fortunately, if you need specific details on what a particular bit of malware does, there are several online virus sandboxes that can give you a quick answer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[McAfee SiteAdvisor]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/siteadvisor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[McAfee SiteAdvisor is the virtual equivalent of the school crossing guard, helping to ensure safe navigation of the web. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hoax Encyclopedia]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/l/bljazeera.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Don't be a sucker. Hoaxes and myths can cost corporations time and money. Don't lose productivity due to a hoax.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Melissa]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/library/virusinfo/blmeliss.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Melissa virus, one of the most infectious viruses to date, is a mass-mailing email worm and macro virus combined.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sircam Virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/aa072301a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[SirCam worm rapidly spreading: virus sircam virus encyclopedia virus worm sircam worm steady presence]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Report a Phishing Scam]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/a/reportphish.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you've received a phishing email, haven't fallen victim, but want to report the email, here's how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Password Safety]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/passwordsafety.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[So you've created a strong password system following the tips outlined in &quot;Passwords: Creating and Maintaining a Strong Password System&quot;. Now you need to keep those passwords safe. Here's how.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Outlook/Outlook Express]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/outlooksecurity.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Securing Outlook and Outlook Express]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preventing Spyware]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/spywareandadware/a/preventspyware.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Considering the lengths some companies will go to in order to ensure their adware/spyware cannot be easily removed, the best protection is prevention. Fortunately, preventing adware and spyware is simple enough and if you're willing to apply a little elbow grease it won't cost you a dime. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lotus Notes]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/lotusnotes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lotus Notes hoax]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online scanners]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/bb/onlinescans.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Free virus scans via online scanners are great in a pinch. But how well do they work?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AOL/Microsoft Lottery Scam]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/a/msaolscam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What do you get when you cross the old-time AOL/Microsoft email tracking hoax with a modern day email lottery scam? Something just like this.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bagle worm]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/virusencyclopedia/p/bagle.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Bagle worm is a mass-mailing email worm with remote access capabilities]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rontokbro / Brontok Worm]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/rontokbro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A mass-mailing email worm that also spreads via USB and thumb drives, the Rontokbro worm - also know as Brontok - takes a multifacted approach to defy detection and removal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are You in a Botnet?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/botnet.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With 12 million infected systems under their control, botnet operators are controlling a population rougly the size of Guatemala.&#10;In fact, the number of infected systems would place it at about 70 out of 230 sovereign states and territories worldwide.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Virus Writing 101]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/calgary.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The University of Calgary has decided to add Virus Writing 101 to their course offerings.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Plain text email is safer]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/plainttextemail.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Reading email in plain text offers important security benefits that more than offset the loss of pretty colored fonts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trojan.Win32.Delf.aam]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusrepairhowtoguides/a/trojan_delf_aam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trojan.Win32.Delf.aam is a Trojan downloader that also steals credentials associated with Yahoo online services. Trojan.Win32.Delf.aam hides legitimate folders and creates copies of itself using the orginal folder names.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nigerian 419 scheme]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/nigerian419.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nigerian 419 scheme]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hotel Business Centers]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/bizcenters.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most hotels today offer amenities geared to the 'Net-hungry traveler: Wireless access (often free) throughout the hotel or in the lobby area, ethernet cables in hotel rooms, and business centers in the hotel lobby equipped with PCs and printers. But how safe are these options?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ZoneAlarm]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/zonealarm.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With today's increasingly sophisticated viral threats, many packing backdoor access Trojans designed to compromise your computer's security, a product such as ZoneAlarm does more than protect. It's a must-have in your &quot;peace of mind&quot; arsenal.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free security tools]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/beforeyoubuy/tp/aatpadjunct.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Security doesn't have to be expensive. Many useful utilities that help prevent or rid your system of viruses and spyware are free. Here are a few favorites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding Antivirus Tests]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/antivirustests.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It can be difficult for consumers to tell which antivirus product is legitimate, much less which of the legitimate antivirus products are best suited for their own needs. The problem can be exacerbated if you don't understand who tests what and how to interpret what the scores mean.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Convience, Complacency]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/invasions.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Plagued by spyware and adware that keeps reinstalling itself everytime you remove it? If you haven't kept your security patches up to date, the resuscitating spyware and adware may be the result of an Internet that reinfects your computer each time you access the Internet.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Browser History Sniffing]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/historysniffing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the desire to contextualize content delivery can go too far and can be used for malicious purposes. Here's how to block browser history sniffing, cache timer attacks, and Adobe Flash offsite cookie storing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Life is beautiful]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/lifeis.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Life is beautiful.pps hoax]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Firewall Software]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freefirewallsoftware/a/antivirusfirewallsoftware.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[My antivirus software disabled my existing firewall and I don't know which is better to use. Should I use antivirus firewall software, the operating system firewall (i.e. Windows of Mac OS firewall), or a standalone firewall like Comodo or ZoneAlarm?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Man in the Middle Attacks]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/mitmattacks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Man-in-the-middle attacks intercept communications between two points. During the interception, the MITM may record or even modify the communications between the two points.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Access Windows Control Panel]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/controlpanel.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Windows Control Panel provides access to a host of useful management tools, including the Add/Remove Programs feature, printer controls, User Accounts management and network configuration. Here's how to access the Control Panel in Windows XP default and classic modes as well as Windows Vista.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is HIPS]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/g/hips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Host Intrusion Protection Software, or HIPS, provides rule and behavior-based system monitoring to guard against unwanted changes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Firefox History Sniffing]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/fflinkcolorsniffing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Browser history sniffing lets unrelated websites know which other sites you've visited online. Here's how to prevent browser history sniffing in Firefox.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Backup the System Registry]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/regback.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to backup the system registry]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Monkey virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/library/virusinfo/blempire.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Empire Stoned Monkey virus is a stealth MBR infector that is difficult to remove. Monkey virus can render drives inaccessible if the Monkey virus is improperly removed.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Windows File Associations: Executable file extensions]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/l/blfileassoc4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Viruses can and do exploit file exploits and their associations. Thus, it is important that file extension viewing is enabled and that you are aware of which extensions are associated with which programs. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[BlueMountain Greeting Hoax]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/bluemountain.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[BlueMountain Greeting Card Hoax]]></description>
            <category>compute</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[System Safety Monitor]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/safetymonitor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[System Safety Monitor from System Safety adds a much needed extra layer of defense against today's malware attacks. The behavior and rules based controls provide critical insight into the otherwise invisible workings that - left undetected - can too often allow infection to occur. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Heuristics]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirusglossary/g/heuristics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Heuristic detection is generic detection designed to detect new or previously unseen malware.]]></description>
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