Web Browsers Get “Owned” in “2010 Pwn2Own”

“2010 Pwn2Own” is an annual contest wherein contestants are invited to hack a variety of Web applications and platforms such as Web browsers and mobile phones for cash prizes and benefits. Successful hackers include Dutch hacker Peter Vreugdenhil for Internet Explorer (IE) 8, German hacker “Nils” for Firefox, and Charlie Miller for Safari. What [...]

Spike in File Infectors Highlight Continuing Threat

In the past week, TrendLabs noticed a significant growth in the number of file infectors in the wild, particularly in Latin America. A significant increase in PE_SALITY.BA cases was particularly spotted in the region. A rise in VIRUX variants, particularly PE_VIRUX.R, was also spotted at around the same time. File infectors are not a [...]

AVG Internet Security 9.0

AVG Internet Security 9.0 finished third in our 2010 roundup of security suites. At a discounted price of $44 for three users ($70 list; as of 3/9/2010), this affordable suite provides strong malware detection and disinfection, but it could be easier to use.

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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 ($70 for three users as of 3/10/2010) ranks tenth in our 2010 roundup of security suites. It offers a competitive and complete package for desktop Internet security, but its malware detection lags behind that of our top performers.

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PC Tools Internet Security 2010

PC Tools Internet Security 2010 ($50 for three users as of 3/30/2009) ranks fourth in our 2010 roundup of security suites. It is a good bare-bones suite with strong malware detection, and is a big improvement over previous versions, but it lacks the parental controls and online backup features of comparable suites. The interface has [...]