Is anti-virus software necessary on a Mac? [more inside]
posted by Grinder on Jul 17, 2012 - 18 answers

We have some never-on-a-network PCs set up in a lab at work; all are running Windows Vista. We need a good way to keep up-to-date antivirus software on them without relying on an internet connection. [more inside]
posted by mimo on Jun 21, 2012 - 12 answers

[ WindowsSecurityFilter ] Do I need a sandbox for surfing the web? [more inside]
posted by exphysicist345 on Apr 6, 2011 - 14 answers

What are the main differences between anti-spyware and anti-virus? [more inside]
posted by meta.mark on Apr 12, 2010 - 6 answers

I think my computer might have a virus. Are there any trustworthy security testing services that I can use to conclusively prove whether or not this is the case? [more inside]
posted by Jack Alucard on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I need your help to settle a debate. Could you suggest the safest antivirus setup, within the confines of Windows XP and a wireless internet connection, with the least bloat, and provide the statistics to prove it? I need more than simple AV comparatives. I need stats on the virtues of Firefox versus IE, on using two function-differentiated user accounts (admin versus everyday, with the 'everyday' account having no admin privileges), etc. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Mar 25, 2008 - 6 answers

What software (or combination of software) are you using to keep your computer internet-secure these days? [more inside]
posted by danwalker on Mar 12, 2008 - 13 answers

I need advice for buying a new internet security suite (or individual programs). [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Dec 17, 2006 - 14 answers

Help me better secure my server (and workstations). I sit behind a Firebox X700, with an Exchange server, active directory, etc. Today the external address became blacklisted on the CBL. A machines are on SP2 and everything is up to date patch wise. I'm currently running malware detection on all machines. I'd like an effective antivirus program... [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Nov 8, 2005 - 4 answers