Uh-oh. Microsoft's Security Essentials, one of the better pieces of free anti-virus software lying around, has had its virus-protecting abilites put to the test, and is found sorely wanting. Forget being the 'best' piece of software on the market, Microsoft can't even get a 'pass' from the teacher. Read More >>
Featured comment by Trolly:
"Oh, no I thought you were talking about Windows 8 when you said you recommend it to everyone XD. But yes I agree MSSE is fantastic, mainly because AVs..." More »
John McAfee, founder of the deeply frustrating McAfee Antivirus, has become the target of a Belize Gang Suppression Unit. He's explained that the GSU raided his research facility, killed his dog, took his passport, handcuffed him and arrested him on a bogus weapons charge. Read More >>
Featured comment by MTFlanders:
"Maybe the police had just had to suffer new computers with that awful software pre-installed. If I had the power I'd arrest him and whoever is respons..." More »
The latest case of an anti-virus company trying to get users to panic about Android's security features comes via McAfee, which says it believes 70,000 Android owners may have downloaded a "trojan" that made it through Google's filters and out onto the Play Store. Read More >>