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May 9, 2006
Dear CNET members, Today with spyware wreaking havoc on the computing world, I personally feel as though spyware has stolen the spotlight from viruses. With viruses, you run one solid antivirus app, and as long as the virus definitions are up-to-date, you're pretty much in good shape. But spyware--scum that it is--can come in all shapes and sizes, hitting from all directions. Even some of the savviest computer users can get infected. As today's spyware becomes sneakier and more sophisticated than ever, what do you do to protect your machine? Do you stick with one antispyware utility or run a laundry list of them? Are there specific tasks or routines to ensure a safe computing environment? But before you step up to the plate and tell us your defense against spyware, read the latest CNET Download.com security discussion: "What's the best antispyware weapon?" and see what others have already chimed in to say. Members are always looking for that extra edge to stop spyware in its tracks, so this is your chance to help us out and share your selective weapons and methods to combat scumware.
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This week's hot topic:
Best antispyware weaponAs spyware grows more and more sophisticated, even the savviest Internet users are getting hit. In the latest CNET Download.com security discussion, "What's the best antispyware weapon?", many of you contributed your methods to this madness by sharing your favorite utilities and routines to keep spyware out. Being proactive is key As someone who has four PCs to keep clean, CNET member Smoaky believes being proactive rather than reactive in protection is the most important step to take. There's nothing to remove if it can't get on your system in the first place. He offers a few solutions in his post. Read Smoaky's full post in CNET TalkBack Paranoia keeps me clean CNET member hyper viper's friends say he's paranoid running so many antispyware programs, but their computers are getting infected with malware while his system remains clean. Do you think hyper viper is going overboard? Or is it just smart protection? Read hyper viper's full post in CNET TalkBack Combination of utilities is best To ensure he doesn't miss anything, CNET member Daveho runs a combination of different antispyware programs at different times. Most tasks are scheduled, so he doesn't have to worry about forgetting to run a scan. This method gives him peace of mind, but do you think it's enough? Read Daveho's full post in CNET TalkBack Speak Up! Which antispyware tools do you depend on? Is there a strict regimen that you stick with to prevent spyware/adware from latching on to your computer? Read the latest Download.com discussion: "What's the best antispyware weapon?" and share with us what you use and do to prevent nasty spyware invasions. • Security center: How-tos From CNET Download.com • Adware & spyware removal utilities From CNET Download.com • Latest news on security threats From CNET News.com • CNET Security Center From CNET.com • Virus & security forum From CNET forums  Here are some interesting comments you've recently submitted
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• What photo-sharing service do you use and why? I had really expected a significant shakeout in photo-sharing sites by now, but both the number and variety of services remains surprisingly high, and they're spreading to video. How did you pick yours, and why do you stick with it? • Gone in 60 seconds--the high-tech version How a keyless car gets stolen isn't exactly a state secret; much of the required knowledge is Basic Encryption 101. The funny thing is that manufacturers of keyless devices don't seem to care. Would you purchase or trust a keyless ignition system on a new car? • Ten ways HD-DVD falls short The first of the two next-gen DVD formats has arrived. But there are at least 10 big reasons that show that HD-DVD isn't quite ready for prime time. What irks you about HD-DVD? |
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 Computer Associates Pest Patrol (why?) Lavasoft Ad-aware (why?) Microsoft Windows Defender beta 2 (why?) McAfee Antispyware (why?) PC Tools Spyware Doctor (why?) PepiMK Software SpybotSearch and Destroy (why?) Trend Micro Anti-Spyware (why?) Webroot SpySweeper (why?) Zone Labs ZoneAlarm (why?) Other (what is it?)
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