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Panda Cloud Antivirus Free is one of the first free cloud-based antivirus solution to market and the latest version includes Web/URL filtering against exploits and drive-by downloads, free automatic and transparent upgrades to new program versions. Also included are two behavioural engines and major improvements to usability of the Recycle Bin and Quarantine.

In addition to all of these features that come in the Free version, Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro Edition includes behavioral analysis of running processes, VIP technical support and automatic vaccination of USB keys with no annoying advertising of nagging screens. For a limited time only, you … Read more

The free version of Lavasoft's Ad-Aware 9 marks the launch of two new detection engines and some performance tweaks that make it faster. Check out CNET's First Look video, and whether you're a longtime user or new to the program, let us know what you think about it in the comments below.

The bottom line: One of the first applications built to find and remove malware and spyware, Ad-Aware's reputation is well-justified. The latest version continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, yet some annoyances remain.

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Ad-Aware 9 continues the development progress that publisher Lavasoft began in the previous version. No longer content with offering only malware protection, Ad-Aware now includes antivirus protections licensed from Sunbelt, the makers of Vipre, as well as interesting in-house improvements.

Lavasoft first started changing Ad-Aware's protection engine more than a year ago in version 8.1, when it introduced Genotype. … Read more

In its third update of the year, Ad-Aware receives a hefty change to how it protects you. Lavasoft's Ad-Aware 9 Free, available today exclusively on CNET Download.com, debuts two new detection engines as the company fights to keep its well-known freeware competitive.

Lavasoft first started changing Ad-Aware's protection engine more than a year ago in version 8.1, when it introduced Genotype. This heuristics-based technology identified identical snippets of code across multiple threat mutations. In version 9, Genotype receives support from what Lavasoft calls "Dedicated Detection". This tech looks inside files, analyzes the code, and … Read more

The bottom line: Webroot's updates for 2011 needed to overhaul the program to keep it relevant, and on that count the company succeeded. The competitive feature set in Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011 might mitigate its midrange efficacy and performance scores for some, but the noisy firewall will drive all but the biggest Webroot fans batty.

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Security suite maker Webroot, best known for its Spy Sweeper program, finally has released the long-delayed upgrades to its PC security programs, updating its line in a bid to make it more competitive and relevant in an increasingly crowded security field. Webroot … Read more

Panda Security continues to build better features into the company's Cloud Antivirus lightweight security suite, as a Web filter for URL scanning joins the existing protection tools. Watch the First Look video to see how it all fits together in Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.3.

If you feel safer online using your PC instead of your mobile phone, you are not alone.

A majority 87 percent of people polled for a new study think their home PCs offer better defense against viruses, malware, and hackers than do their mobile phones. Released today by the National Cyber Security Alliance and Symantec, the study (PDF) also discovered that people may be overconfident in the power of their computers to protect them as less than half are using full security software.

Though only 24 percent of those polled said they feel very safe using their home computers to … Read more

There are plenty of free security tools out there, but few include technical support, and many of them bug you with ads and nag screens.

Those are just two of the reasons to spend a few bucks on a pro-level antivirus solution. Of course, why spend a few bucks when you don't have to? Until tomorrow, you can get Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro 1.3 absolutely free. Regular price: $29.95.

As with most paid AV programs, that price is for a one-year license--and so is this freebie. Next year at this time, you can decide if you want … Read more

Editor's note: Panda Security is offering free license keys for Cloud Antivirus Pro 1.3 to users who register using this download link. You'll be required to enter your name and e-mail address to receive the license key, which is good for one year. Also note that during the registration process, the checkout cart will state at some point, "Your card hasn't been charged yet." This is apparently a cart template and does not affect users who are taking part in the license key giveaway.

Panda Security continues to build better features into the company'… Read more