Sasser, Netsky, Bagle: The viruses and worms just keep on coming. And if you get infected, every other system you're connected to and everyone in your e-mail address book will be at risk, too. Here are four of the best ways to keep all of you protected withouthaving to spend a lot of cash.

The English edition of Symantec's Norton family of products has been available in the country for many years, but Norton Antivirus 2004 is the first to be localized in the Thai language, said Norm Kohlberger, senior regional product manager for Symantec Asia-Pacific.

The flaw, which resides within Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2004 application, could let attackers run code of their choice on a user's system, launch unauthorized pop-ups, or even create a denial-of-service condition to freeze Symantec's antivirus application. Virus and worm writers are increasingly attempting to disable antivirus and personal firewall security applications, so a flaw such as this would be a prime target for virus writers seeking to disable a user's defenses.

Not to be flip, dear reader, but common sense is your best defense. The worm you're referring to wasn't particularly sly, after all-before downloading the Osama game, users had to OK a terms-of-service agreement, just like with Gator, Bonzi Buddy, and a zillion other spyware turds. So rule number one is eternal vigilance; rule number two is get yourself some antivirus products specifically geared for the IM world, which should become standard-issue in the 2K4.

GRISOFT, developer of the AVG family of security software products, today announced that it is changing its name to AVG Technologies. The renaming affects all subsidiaries around the globe.

Small improvements in installation process. Improvements in Resident Shield scanning.

AVG's Award-Winning Anti-Virus and Internet Security Software Solutions Now Available to Ingram Micro Resellers.

Parties converge to address objectivity, quality and relevance of current anti-malware testing methodologies.

New version of leading security suite offers extended protection and greaterusability .

The commercial AVG products are available through an extensive network of distributors, resellers, and business partners as well as through CNET Download and the company's website at www.avg.com. With the commercial product range, users receive free program updates and 24/7 technical support for the full duration of the license.