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   <title><![CDATA[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>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Mac 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, there are cross-platform threats that can impact Mac users. Though the risk of cross-platform threats is relatively small, it's a risk that is on the increase as attackers move to Java and other third-party software exploits. Fortunately, there are several excellent Mac antivirus offerings - and some are even free.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macantivirusreviews/fr/Sophos-Anti-Virus-For-Mac-Home-Edition.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition offers business-grade protection free for home use. And the protection literally is business-grade - the free version is based on the same Mac virus scanner Sophos uses in their Endpoint Security line.]]></description>
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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. All tests performed on Windows 7 (32-bit).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Free Antivirus for Windows]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/freeantivirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The best free antivirus software for Windows PCs. Here are my top picks and reviews of the best free antivirus software for Windows.]]></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[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[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[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[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[Online Virus Scanners]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/aaonline.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An online virus scanner is not a substitute for installed antivirus, but can be helpful when you need a second opinion. An online virus scanner is also helpful when your existing antivirus is having trouble removing a particular malware. There are several online virus scanners from which to choose and many use the same antivirus engine of their installed counterparts.]]></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.]]></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[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[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[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[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[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[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[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[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[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[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[Best Free Antivirus for Mac]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/Best-Free-Antivirus-For-Mac.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Social engineering scams are putting Mac users at risk of malware infection. To help keep you safe on even the tightest budget, here are the top picks for the best free Mac antivirus software.]]></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[How to Edit the Hosts File]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/ht/edithostsfile.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[By modifying the HOSTS file, malware can block access to antivirus updates or force you to a malicious website. It's a good idea to check the HOSTS file periodically. Here's how to find - and edit - the HOSTS file on Windows 7, Vista, and XP.]]></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[BitDefender Antivirus for Mac]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/gr/bitdefenderavformac.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[BitDefender Antivirus for Mac detects both Mac and Windows malware. Features include realtime on-access virus protection with the ability to perform full system virus scans, quick scans of critical system areas, as well as scheduled scanning. The quarantine feature in BitDefender Antivirus for Mac safely isolates suspect infected files for forwarding to the BitDefender Antivirus Lab for analysis.]]></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[Citibank phishing email]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/allabout/a/citiphish_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Citibank phishing and email scams]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Email Viruses]]></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[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[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[Boot-Sector Viruses]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/tutorials/a/bsvirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A boot-sector virus takes control when the computer boots up. Here's how it works.]]></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[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[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[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[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[Bitdefender Internet Security Suite]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsantivirus/fr/Bitdefender-Internet-Security-Suite.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 offers some important new features that emphasize usability and social networking safety.]]></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[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.]]></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[Invitation Virus Hoax]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailhoaxes/p/postcard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Description: A hoax. The Postcard from Hallmark virus hoax is a knock-off on the old A Virtual Card for]]></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[Top Ten 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[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[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[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[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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            <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[Top 10 Ways to Get Infected]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/tp/badsecurityhabits.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Keeping safe online takes more than just installing a few security programs. To protect both you and your computer, here are the top ten bad habits you need to avoid.]]></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[Internet Errors]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/interneterrors.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One day, you're surfing the Internet just fine. The next day, some or all of the sites you typically]]></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[Panda Cloud Antivirus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/panda-antivirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Panda takes free antivirus to a whole new level with Panda Cloud Antivirus. The only free cloud-based scanner, Panda antivirus software takes all the processing off your PC, giving you a lighter, faster, and more proactive antivirus protection. For a very low price, you can get extended USB protection and 24/7 tech support with Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro.]]></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[Blackhole Exploit Kit]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/p/Blackhole-Exploit-Kit.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Blackhole exploit kit is a framework for delivering exploits via compromised or third-party websites. Most notable for its sophisticated Traffic Direction Script (TDS), the Blackhole exploit kit enables attackers to configure rules that enforce custom responses.]]></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[Remove a Virus When Computer Won&#039;t Work]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsbasics/a/virusremoval.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Trying to remove a computer virus or other 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[Avira Internet Security 2012]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsantivirus/fr/Avira-Internet-Security-2012.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Avira Internet Security 2012 provides solid protection against malware and holistic protection against all forms of Internet threats.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Antivirus Software - Readers&#039; Choice]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/ss/Best-Antivirus-Software-Winners.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 2011 Readers' Choice Awards are complete. You nominated. You voted. And now we've tallied those votes and are pleased to announce the winners for Best Antivirus for Windows, Best Antivirus for Mac, Best Internet Security Suite, and Best Free Antivirus.]]></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[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[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[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[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[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[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[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[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[Best Internet Security Suites for 2011]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/Best-Internet-Security-Suites-For-2011.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An Internet Security Suite is a sound investment for your Windows PC, but it can be pricey. Finding the best Internet Security Suite that offers the most protection for your hard earned money is important. To save you time, money, and heartache, we've poured over the results of AV-Test.org's extensive testing of Internet Security Suites and provided our top picks for the best Internet Security Suites for 2011.]]></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[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.]]></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[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[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[How to Delete a Service]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/how-to-delete-windows-service.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Malware often installs itself as a Windows service in order to load when Windows is started. This allows the malware to run and control designated functions without requiring user interaction. Sometimes, antivirus software removes the malware but leaves the service settings behind. Whether cleaning up after an antivirus removal, or attempting to remove the malware manually, knowing how to delete a service in Windows 7, Vista, or XP will help.]]></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[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[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[&quot;Your PC is Infected&quot; Phone Scam]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/a/Your-Pc-Is-Infected-Phone-Scam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Someone phones you claiming to be from Microsoft, or an antivirus company, or some random tech support facility. They claim their systems have detected that your computer is infected. And of course they are offering to help. So much so, that for just a one-time payment of X, they are willing to offer a full LIFETIME of guaranteed support.]]></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[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 Passwords: Creating and Maintaining]]></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[File viruses]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/cs/glossary/g/filevirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As their name suggests, file infectors infect executable type files, either inserting their code into some part of the original file so that it can be executed when the file is accessed, or overwriting the file entirely.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Best Antivirus 2011]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/ss/Best-Antivirus-Software-About-Com-2011-Readers-Choice-Awards_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Today, there are numerous options available for Mac antivirus software. Following are the five Mac antivirus scanners nominated by antivirus.about.com readers for the award of Best Mac Antivirus for 2011. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order.]]></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.

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            <title><![CDATA[Free Antivirus Software]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/freeantivirusdownload.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Free antivirus and antispyware software for Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP. Best free antivirus software to guard against viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware.]]></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[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[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, including viruses, Trojans and more.]]></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[VirusBarrier X6]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macantivirusreviews/fr/Virusbarrier-X6-Mac-Antivirus-Review.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Intego VirusBarrier X6 provides realtime signature-based and behavior-based scanning for Mac malware and on-demand scanning for Windows-based malware. This not only keeps your Mac computer virus-free, it also guards against your inadvertently passing malware on to your Windows friends.]]></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[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[Editing HOSTS File on Mac OS X]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macsecurity/ht/How-To-Edit-The-Hosts-File-On-Mac-Os-X.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The HOSTS file supersedes DNS for domain name to IP address resolution. Make sure you know what is in your HOSTS file; unwanted entries could be a sign of malware or other malicious intrusion. Here's how to check the HOSTS file on Mac OS X.]]></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[The free AVG Rescue CD combines a bootable rescue platform with antivirus and system utilities to help ferret out even the most stubborn infections. Utilities include a file manager (Midnight Commander), Windows Registry Editor, a text editor, and various drive recovery and network diagnostic tools.]]></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[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[!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[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[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[Disable Java in Safari]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/Disable-Java-In-Safari.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Java is fast becoming one of the most targeted third-party applications for malicious exploit via the Web. One easy thing you can do to avoid this method of attack is simply disable Java. When you do need it for that website game or calculator, just re-enable it (but be sure to turn it back off when you're done).]]></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[Free PDF Readers]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/tp/Free-Pdf-Readers-Alternatives-To-Adobe-Reader-Acrobat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Malicious PDF files that exploit vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader / Acrobat were the most common cause of drive-by malware infections in 2009 and remains the highest in 2010. Use one of these free alternative PDF readers to lower your risk of infection and stay safer online.]]></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 malicious program that is different from a virus but can have the same kind of effect on your computer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Choose Antivirus Software]]></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[What is Antivirus Software?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirusglossary/a/What-Is-Antivirus-Software.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You've been told to run antivirus software and so you do. But do you really know what antivirus software is?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[25 Years of Malware]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/A-Brief-History-Of-Malware-The-First-25-Years.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In January 2011, Brain - the first PC-based malware - turned 25 years old. (It's worth noting that the first computer virus was actually a Mac virus, Elk Cloner, in 1982). Following is a brief history of the first 25 years of malware evolution.]]></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[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[Disable Java in Firefox]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/How-To-Disable-Java-In-Firefox.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Java is fast becoming one of the most targeted third-party applications for malicious exploit via the Web. One easy thing you can do to avoid this method of attack is simply disable Java. When you do need it for that website game or calculator, just re-enable it (but be sure to turn it back off when you're done).]]></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[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[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[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[Best Antivirus for Netbooks and Older PCs]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/Best-Antivirus-For-Netbooks-And-Older-Pcs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Older PCs and netbooks often have limited system resources available. Finding the right antivirus that won't slow down these older systems is key.]]></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[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[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[What is Scareware?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/roguescanners/a/roguescanner.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Scareware is fraudulent and malicious software that is advertised as being a virus scanner or other security]]></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[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[Setting Mac OS X Login Password]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/ht/Setting-A-Login-Password-For-Mac-Os-X-10-5-And-10-6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Passwords prevent unauthorized access to your computer. Setting login passwords is easy on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[VirusBarrier Express]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macantivirusreviews/fr/Virusbarrier-Express-Mac-Antivirus-Review.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[VirusBarrier Express from Intego is a free on-demand Mac antivirus. VirusBarrier Express scans for Mac malware only, so it's most suited for Mac only users. The lack of realtime on-access protection could be a plus or minus, depending on your needs.]]></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[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 can quickly take advantage]]></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[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[Sandboxie Review]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/sandboxie.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Visit Their Website Sandboxie creates a virtual environment for selected programs, allowing the program]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bitdefender Sphere]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/windowsantivirus/fr/Bitdefender-Sphere.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Bitdefender Sphere solves a modern day problem faced by today's home user: how to cost effectively protect a wide range of disparate devices against malware and other online threats.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Identity Theft Protection]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/idtheft.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Every 3.5 seconds in the United States, someone's identity is stolen. Unfortunately, many view identity theft as an 'online' only problem. It's true that phishing scams, Trojans, and other forms of cybercrime are a factor, but there are also far more low tech means of identity theft - including digging through your garbage or stealing your wallet or purse. You can minimize your risk by following these ten tips.]]></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[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[Antivirus FAQs]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/antivirusfaqs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Answers to frequently asked antivirus questions]]></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[Disable Java in Internet Explorer]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/How-To-Disable-Java-In-Internet-Explorer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Java is fast becoming the most targeted third-party application for malicious exploit via the Web. One easy thing you can do to avoid this method of attack is simply disable Java. When you do need it for that website game or calculator, just re-enable it (but be sure to turn it back off when you're done)]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tips for IM safety]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/imsafety.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Treat IM as suspiciously as you should be treating email.]]></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[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[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[Configure the Mac OS X Firewall]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/ht/How-To-Configure-The-Mac-OS-X-Firewall.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Firewalls are must-have protection, regardless of the operating system or hardware you choose. All versions of Mac OS X include a built-in firewall, but you will need to enable it or make a few tweaks for optimum security.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Make Adobe Safer]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/adobesafety.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat are the number one most common infection vector, bar none. Making sure you stay up-to-date with the latest version of Adobe products is imperative, but not foolproof. To use Adobe Reader (and Acrobat) safely, you need to make a few tweaks to its settings. Following are the must-make security changes you need to make in Adobe Reader and/or Adobe Acrobat.]]></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 2010/2010. 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[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[Disable Guest Account in Mac OS X]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/ht/Disable-Guest-Account-In-Mac-Os-X-10-5-And-10-6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Unless you plan on sharing your MacBook or iMac with random people, there's really no good reason to have an active guest account. Follow these steps to disable the guest login account on Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6.]]></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[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[Stop Phishing Scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/stopphish.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Having the keys to your online kingdom gives the phisher the means to access your account(s), view your profile and glean other information that can be used for everything from credit card fraud to outright identity theft.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Boot Sector Virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirusglossary/g/bootsectorvirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A boot sector virus infects the boot sector of a drive and is spread via infected floppy disks. ]]></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[Exclude Files from Norton Scan]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/excludefilesfromnorton.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[False positives can be an annoying problem and unfortunately false positives in antivirus scanners are being increasingly more common. Here's how to exclude a file or folder from scanning by Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Greeting Card Scams]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/greetingcard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Be aware of scams that masquerade as greeting cards. It may just be a trap laid to launch trojans onto the computers of the unsuspecting.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Disable AVG When It Crashes Your PC]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/How-To-Disable-Avg-When-It-Crashes-Your-Computer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Search for " AVG crash " and you'll find over 2 million hits on Google. The systemic problem of AVG crashing]]></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[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[Is Your Antivirus Working?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/qt/antivirusworking.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When malware gets onto the system, one of the first things it may do is disable your antivirus scanner. It may also modify the HOSTS file to block access to antivirus update servers. Here's how to check for both.]]></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[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[Phishing Filters]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/freeantivirussoftware/tp/phishingfilter.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Phishing filters and toolbars are designed to protect the web surfer from socially engineered phishing scams which try to trick the intended victim into visiting a fraudulent website disguised to look like a valid eCommerce or banking site. Use one of these phishing filters when browsing to help prevent being fooled by a phishing scam.]]></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[What is a Rootkit]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/g/rootkits.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A rootkit gives attackers full access to the system (hence the term 'root') and typically hides the files, folders, registry edits, and other components it uses. In addition to hiding itself, a rootkit typically hides other malicious files that it may be bundled with. ]]></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[TDSS aka TDL: A Botnet Framework]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/p/Tdss-Aka-Tdl-A-Botnet-Framework.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[New renditions of the TDSS / TDL bot have some saying it's virtually indestructible. Certainly TDSS / TDL does present some unique challenges, as seen in this overview.]]></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[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 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[Safeguard Privacy in Facebook]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/facebook.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Facebook might seem like a "friends and family" social network, but it can expose your personal information]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Macro Virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirusglossary/g/macrovirus.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Unlike typical file infecting viruses, macro viruses infect data files - chiefly files created in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or even Access. ]]></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[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[How to Remove sshnas.dll]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/remove-sshnas-dll-trojan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The files sshnas.dll and sshnas21.dll are part of a trojan that redirects search engine results in Google, Yahoo, and Bing searches. Both Firefox and Internet Explorer are affected. Here's how to manually remove the files associated with a sshnas.dll and sshnas21.dll trojan infection.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Intego VirusBarrier Plus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macantivirusreviews/fr/Intego-Virusbarrier-Plus-Mac-Antivirus-Review.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Intego VirusBarrier Plus is a full-featured on-demand antivirus scanner that detects Mac, Windows and Linux malware. Available in English, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish language versions. VirusBarrier Plus retails at $9.99 and provides free signature updates and free online tech support.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remote Access Trojan]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/g/rat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[: Remote Access Trojans (aka Remote Administration Tool or RAT), provide a "backdoor" into the system]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Anthrax virus]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/a/anthrax.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As if real Anthrax virus scare wasn't enough, antivirus vendors issue warnings about another type of anthrax.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prevent SWF in Adobe Reader ]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/deleteauthplaydll.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Adobe Flash Player 10.0.45.2 and earlier contains a vulnerability that is exploitable via Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris operating systems are all vulnerable to the exploit if Adobe Reader or Acrobat is used.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Configure Password Settings]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/ht/Configure-Password-Security-Settings-In-Mac-Os-X-10-5-And-10-6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[So you've setup your login password and disabled the guest account. There's just one more set of password tweaks you need to make to secure your new Mac. Here's how to configure the general security settings to take full advantage of your system password.]]></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[Why Internet Safety?]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/internetsafety.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Why is Internet Safety Important? Today's malware is vastly different from yesteryear's virus. No longer a form of digital graffiti, modern malware is all about money. Your money, that is. This change in intent has also led to a corresponding change in tactics.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is Stuxnet]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/virusdescriptions/p/Stuxnet-Worm.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Stuxnet is a computer worm that targets the types of industrial control systems (ICS) that are commonly used in infrastructure supporting facilities (i.e. power plants, water treatment facilities, gas lines, etc).]]></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[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[Disable Firefox Header Refresh]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ffmetarefresh.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Firefox will initiate the download of an executable file specified in the http header. This occurs without active scripting, which means standard security addons such as NoScript will not prevent this from occurring.]]></description>
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            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/tp/Best-Antivirus-To-Protect-Against-Web-And-Email-Threats.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The most important antivirus protection needed today centers around the ability to detect and prevent new malware attacks via the Web or email. AV-Test is the definitive resource for antivirus testing that most closely approximates what a real life user will encounter. Here's our picks for the best consumer-focused Web and email defense, based on AV-Test's 2Q10 Windows 7 test results.]]></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[HIPS and 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[Bypass Outlook Restrictions]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/outlookbypass.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you need to download a blocked attachment in Outlook, here's how to bypass the executable attachment restrictions.]]></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&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[Web-Based Malware Prevention]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/webmalware.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Home and SOHO users are particularly vulnerable to web-based malware attacks, since these users often do not have access to sophisticated proxies, intrusion detection, and patch management systems necessary to ward off web-based threats. The following advice is geared specifically to help this segment of the online population.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus 2011 Readers&#039; Choice Awards]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/l/bl-bestantivirus2011.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Readers have spoken, the nominations are in, and now here's your chance to choose which of these finalists will be voted best antivirus for 2011 in its respective category.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Firefox Google SSL Search]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/How-To-Use-Google-Encrypted-Search-From-The-Firefox-Search-Bar.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Firefox users that use the Firefox search bar will default to the regular, non-encrypted version of Google search. Here's how to add the encrypted Google search to the Firefox search bar.]]></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[How to Enable DEP in IE7]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/ie7dep.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If enabled, DEP (Data Execution Prevention) can prevent malicious code execution that occurs as a result of buffer overflows or similar browser attacks. Here's how to enable DEP in Internet Explorer v7.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Antivirus Testing Agencies]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/antivirustesting.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether free or purchased, the single most important factor in the decision for antivirus software is the scanner's ability to detect viruses. While this may appear obvious, many purchase antivirus software based on feature sets and price, overlooking detection rates in the process.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Avira AntiVir Premium]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/fr/Avira-Antivir-Premium.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Avira AntiVir Premium provides a full complement of features, including specialized Web and email protection, anti-rootkit technology, and anti-phishing. Avira AntiVir Premium also provides a feature to easily make a bootable rescue CD, which can come in very handy during times of system trouble.]]></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[Exclude Programs from DEP]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ht/excludefromdep.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Data Execution Prevention, or DEP, raises an exception if it detects code loading from the default heap or stack. Since this behavior is indicative of malicious code (legitimate code does not generally load in this manner), DEP protects the browser against attacks rendered, for example, via buffer overflow and similar type vulnerabilities. Sometimes, however, DEP can cause conflicts with legitimate programs. If this happens to you, here's how to disable DEP for specific applications.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remembering passwords]]></title>
            <link>http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/qt/How-To-Remember-Passwords.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Think you shouldn't write down your password? You may need to think again. Here are some common myths - and valid tricks - about storing and remembering passwords.]]></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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