Microsoft Will Replace OneCare with Security Software (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
Microsoft plans to stop accepting paid subscriptions to Windows Live OneCare in mid-2009. The security software is slated to be replaced by a free offering code-named Morro, which will focus on providing consumer PCs with core protection from viruses, spyware, rootkits, trojans and other forms of malware.source
SFist Interview with Julia Angwin, Author of Stealing MySpace (SFist)
Wall Street Journal Senior Technology Editor Julia Angwin recently took an investigative look at the back-stories of MySpace founders Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson, who prior to founding the social networking and glitter-gif bohemoth dabbled in porn, hacking, spam and spyware before stumbling on their mega-million-dollar meal ticket. The book is called Stealing Myspace and [...]
Microsoft to Offer Free Virus Protection Software for Windows (Wired News)
Microsoft’s new Windows antivirus package will furnish XP, Vista and 7 users free protection from viruses, spyware and other malware, starting in the second half of 2009. While it’ll replace Microsoft’s current paid service, we don’t suggest throwing away any third-party solutions just yet.source
A closer look at Avast Home Edition 4.8 (Net Security)
Avast Home Edition is an antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit package. Daily automatic updates ensure continuous data protection. The software is offered in over 30 language versions. During th…source
Beware of Cell Phone Spyware (KPSP Local 2)
If cell phones could talk, they’d share all your secrets– but did you know there’s a program that can share your private information without you even knowing it?source