How Microsoft became tech’s good guy
Even if it’s doing so out of self-interest, the company has been acting as a force for good.
Preston Gralla | 06 Aug | Read more
Stories by Preston Gralla
Step aside, Windows! Open source and Linux are IT’s new security headache
The Equifax breach is the latest example of attackers targeting open-source software in the enterprise.
Preston Gralla | 06 Oct | Read more
The Microsoft security hole at the heart of Russian election hacking
We’re reliving the Visual Basic-spawned bad times of 1999.
Preston Gralla | 21 Jun | Read more
Security suites: Choosing the best one for you
The old days of straightforward antivirus software packages are gone -- victim of a changing threat scene in which the dangers are more complex than ever and come from multiple sources.
Preston Gralla | 20 Jul | Read more
Review: Norton Security -- simpler and still a winner
Once upon a time, Symantec's brand of Norton security software had one of the most confusing lineups around -- products included Norton 360, <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/article/2488677/application-security/7-all-in-one-security-suites-anti-malware-for-all-your-devices.html?nsdr=true&page=5">Norton 360 Multi-Device</a>, Norton Anti-Virus and Norton Internet Security. Trying to decide which product was the best for you -- not to mention the best priced -- was no picnic.
Preston Gralla | 20 Jul | Read more
Review: McAfee LiveSafe offers top Windows, Android protection
McAfee LiveSafe is the best product in McAfee's sizable security portfolio. Its suite offers protection for an unlimited number of Windows PCs, Macs and Android and iOS devices, along with a Web dashboard. There's 1TB of cloud-based storage as well. The whole thing is available for $60 per year.
Preston Gralla | 20 Jul | Read more
7 all-in-one security suites: Anti-malware for all your devices
Let's face it: No matter what device you use, you're in danger. Security threats and malware lurk on Windows PCs, Macs, and Android and iOS devices. If you use more than one device -- like most of us do -- that makes it even more difficult and expensive to be vigilant and keep yourself safe.
Preston Gralla | 04 Apr | Read more
Limiting the feds' snooping
Recent developments could portend the demise of National Security Letters, which allow the FBI to get private customer information without a judge's approval.
Preston Gralla | 09 Apr | Read more
Fear of Facebook: 7 free apps that guard your privacy
Facebook users are constantly being told that their privacy is under siege. Here are seven apps that can help secure your personal data.
Preston Gralla | 18 Mar | Read more
Preston Gralla: Is your fridge an IRS snitch?
Neither federal and state law nor the courts have come close to catching up with the privacy implications of so much of our data existing in a realm beyond our complete control.
Preston Gralla | 17 Dec | Read more
Preston Gralla: Is Microsoft out to kill online advertising? Let's get real
Do Not Track in Internet Explorer 10 won't kill online advertising. Microsoft, as much as anyone else, has its eye on that multibillion-dollar prize.
Preston Gralla | 24 Sep | Read more
In Pictures: 4 security suites that protect all your devices
Security suites from McAfee, Symantec, Trend Micro and Webroot offer protection for all your devices along with Web-based management.
Preston Gralla | 07 Sep | Read more
4 security suites that protect all your devices
Security suites from McAfee, Symantec, Trend Micro and Webroot offer protection for all your devices along with Web-based management.
Preston Gralla | 06 Sep | Read more
How to clear your data off a device
Before you ditch a device, you need to make sure none of your data is retrievable. Here's how to do it.
Preston Gralla | 08 Aug | Read more
Norton Internet Security 2012
<a href="http://buy.norton.com/estore/mf/productDetails/slotNo/-1/productSkuCode/21171898/">Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2012</a> adds new features to the suite's toolkit, including those to enhance PC performance and make some basic use of the <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/s/topic/158/Cloud+Computing">cloud</a>; it also adds some tweaks to the interface. This is not a major overhaul, but the addition of new tools makes a useful piece of protection software even more valuable.
Preston Gralla | 08 Sep | Read more