Microsoft researchers developing new, more secure Web browser
Microsoft researchers are developing a new Web browser that they say could offer a far greater degree of security than Google's Chrome, Mozilla's Firefox or Microsoft's own Internet Explorer. The browser, called Gazelle, relies on 5,000 lines of C# code called a "browser kernel" that helps enforce security rules to prevent malicious access to the PC's underlying operating system, according to a recently published paper.
Starting from scratch is the only malware cure
If you discover malware on your system, don't mess around. Back up your data, format your hard drive, and begin again. In most cases today, this is the only real cure.
9 free antivirus programs for Windows
Keeping your Windows computer virus-free doesn't have to cost you a lot of money. Heck, it doesn't need to cost you any money. There are plenty of good options available for those of you on the hunt for free antivirus software.
Facebook users targeted by rogue application
A new piece of malware making the rounds on Facebook falsely warns users that their friends have had problems viewing their profiles, posing a potential threat to users' personal information. The rogue application, dubbed "Error Check System," displays an error message in the notifications section that reads "(Friend's name) has faced some errors when checking your profile View The Errors Message."
File Encryption 2.1 (Windows), from File Encryption Software
File Encryption is free software to help users protect their confidential data by encrypting them into encoded, non accessible form which can be opened only after entering a password.
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