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Boom time for cyber crime

The economy and online social networks are the latest fodder for scams.

 

State of the Net 2009

Online threats are nearly as prevalent today as five years ago.

 

Just in the past year...

The notable Internet cons of the past.

19 tips to stay safe online

Best ways to protect yourself while on the Net.

 

7 blunders to avoid

These common mistakes can ruin your computer or invite identity theft.

 

BadwareBusters.org

BadwareBusters.org is a community of people working together to fight back against viruses, spyware, and other bad software.

Software Ratings Best ways to block viruses, bad software, and spam

Security suites
Our Ratings of the latest protection programs now available.

Our Recommendations
We pick the best security programs—one of which is freely available online.

How to choose
Find the right suite for your needs.

Browser tools
Read how some browsers offer built-in protection tools.

Videos

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