AVG has released two security packages aimed at protecting Internet-active small to medium businesses
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Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus
If Intel wanted anti-virus, it would have licensed McAfee. This deal is about something much bigger, says Wayne Rash
Gartner: Intel/McAfee Deal Is A Surprise
We knew McAfee was up for sale, but Intel's purchase could raise the authorities' eyebrows if it makes anti-competitive moves, says Gartner's Bob Walder
Police Foil Rogue Anti-Virus Scam
Police have closed down an operation that uses cold-calls to trick users into paying £185 for "support" they don't need
FBI Cracks Rogue Antivirus Scam
The FBI claims to have shut down a rogue antivirus operation that sold more than 1 million fake products
Firms Allege McAfee Lied, While Consumers Get A Refund
Businesses wait for a response over McAfee's false positive, while consumers are offered a cash reimbursement
McAfee Update Fiasco Should Serve As A Warning
The controversy created by McAfee's buggy antivirus update should encourage organisations to consider a staged approach to updating computers, says Brian Prince
Caution Urged On AV Updates Following McAfee Bug
Organisations to consider a staged approach to updating computers in the wake of the McAfee update fiasco
McAfee Cockup: Apologies Are Not Enough
A McAfee mistake has crippled Windows XP systems round the world. Users will want redress, and will look for alternatives, says Peter Judge
Google Researchers Reveal Extent Of Fake AV
Researchers at Google have revealed that rogue AV is behind 60 percent of the malware on domains that include Google trend keywords.