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In the internet era, tales abound of PC security disaster. The perpetrators of ID theft, spyware and their ilk are only too keen to relieve you of the contents of your hard drive - and your wallet. Fail to secure your PC, and you could lose a lot more than just peace of mind or PC performance. With up-to-date news and reviews, as well as simple, effective tips and walk-throughs, Security Advisor is an essential resource, dedicated only to supporting PC security.

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Panda Security offers discounts to beta testers
July 3, 2008

Panda Security today released the beta version of Panda Internet Security 2009, and wants PC Advisor readers to test the product before a final version is launched in a month or two.

Megan Burger | Read more...


Use email? You get 70 spam emails a day
July 1, 2008

A study has found that the UK is a ripe, juicy target for dodgy organisations offering pre-approved loans and credit cards.

Matt Egan | Read more...


ESET Mobile Antivirus security software
June 20, 2008

ESET has launched a software program designed to prevent viruses spreading via mobile phones. ESET Mobile Antivirus offers both automated and on-demand heuristic and existing virus scanning.

Rosemary Haworth | Read more...


Windows Vista's half-term report: must try harder
May 29, 2008

Hard to believe, but Vista is nearly half-way through its life as Microsoft’s top dog.

Matt Egan | Read more...


Teaching kids to cheat smarter
May 27, 2008

Today brought the news that infamously incompetent exam board Edexcel has developed James Bond-style technology to discourage A-Level and GCSE cheats.

Matt Egan | Read more...

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The Security Advisor Tutorials section contains plain-English step-by-step guides to keep you, your PC and your important data safe from thieving hands.

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