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It
is an unfortunate sign of the times that everybody needs
an antivirus program. If you don't have one, it is only a
matter of time before you are affected through malicious
email etc. If you do have one, keep your signature files
updated to protect against the latest viruses.
We
have listed the following sites with links to help our members.
Free
Antivirus Program - AVG This site offers a
free version of the AVG program. You need to register
on the web site to obtain a code to install the program.
Antivirus
- avast! 4 Home Edition FREE
avast!
Home Edition is a complete anti-virus package that is free
for registered home non-commercial users. It contains an
on-demand scanner with two interfaces (Simple for novices,
and Advanced for experienced users), an on-access scanner
with Standard Shield (which protects against execution and
opening malware programs) and an embedded e-mail scanner,
which scans incoming and outgoing e-mail messages. avast!
Home integrates with the Windows Explorer right-click menu,
and also includes a special screen saver that is able to
scan your system while your computer is not in use. Updates
are incremental, and frequently made available for manual
or scheduled download. The download is a 90-days free demo;
if you would like to continue free usage
beyond that time, you'll need to register from the home page
to obtain a free activation key by e- mail.
Free
Online Virus Check The PC-Cillin
web site provides a free online check of your PC
for viruses.
The site dowloads a small program file to your PC
and conducts a check of your PC to remove viruses.
Nortons
Antivirus/Symantec Web Site also provides
a free online antivirus check. This link also provides
access to an online encyclopaedia of virus information
and various tools for removal of particular viruses.
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Antivirus News
- BSA: Illegal software use flat in 2007 (Prague Daily Monitor)
Prague, May 14 (CTK) - The share of illegal software installed on Czech computers amounted to around 39 percent in 2007, the same as the previous year, a report by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and company IDC has said.
- System restore can keep new virus threat in check (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Q While online I got infected by the VirusHeat program. I got two security-related icons on my desktop and one on my toolbar that took me to the VirusHeat Web page, which is about PC security. I used the instructions on Symantec's antivirus website to try to remove the VirusHeat software, but my PC is still infected, and it freezes about every two minutes until I close a dialog box. Any ...
- Review: Norton 360 Version 2 security software (Computer Active)
In recent years, some users have found that Norton's security products take a considerable toll on PC performance. The new edition of Norton 360, Symantec's all-round security software, attempts to alleviate this while maintaining a high level of protection for the computer.
- Critical Windows & Word fixes now available (PC Advisor)
Six vulnerabilities tackled in Patch Tuesday Microsoft patched six vulnerabilities, most marked 'critical', in Windows, Word, Publisher and its antivirus software during May's Patch Tuesday series of updates.
- BitDefender Embraces Gaming Community With Launch of GameSafe (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
BitDefender®, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, today introduced its new antivirus defense for gamers called BitDefender GameSafe, which defends users' PCs from viruses, spyware and rootkits. Traditionally, online gamers have sacrificed security while gaming because of the drag it can place on their PC.
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