Avoiding excessive file replication in Windows 2000 due to antivirus software      
Nearly every network worthy of the name has antivirus protection. But because of the way some virus scanners perform their duties, network performance can suffer due to excessive file replication on systems using Distributed File System (DFS) and on other files that are regularly replicated between domain controllers. Here's how you can avoid these slowdowns while still maintaining security.
 
The pros and cons of centrally managed antivirus software      
For the small or home office user, retail antivirus programs such Norton AntiVirus 2003, McAfee VirusScan 7.0, and F-Secure Anti-Virus Personal Edition offer adequate protection and are easily managed. But for the enterprise tech with dozens or even thousands of PCs to protect, such products require too much oversight and place too much control with the end user. To resolve this dilemma, enterprises often choose a centrally managed antivirus solution.
 
Microsoft Office 2007 Beta 2 and Norton AntiVirus won’t play well together      
I spent much of last Friday installing and taking pictures of the latest Office Beta release-the Beta 2 Technical Refresh (B2TR). B2TR's improved support for images when creating blog posts was one of several updates I wanted to examine. Unfortunately, each time I tried to open a new blog post, Word 2007 just refused. The application wouldn't crash, but it wouldn't open a blank blog post.
 
There's no better antivirus solution for Windows XP than Norton 2002      
Norton AntiVirus (NAV) can seek out and destroy bugs better than an Orkin man, identify viruses faster than the CDC, and stomp worms harder than the cruelest kid. Version 2002 showcases a new, simple interface and provides some additional protection against e-mail and script-based nasties. If you're new to the antivirus game, purchase NAV 2002 ASAP. But if you already have Norton AntiVirus 2001, pass on this upgrade, unless you're migrating to XP, and pay $10 for another year's worth of virus definitions.
 
Protecting your Exchange server with Norton AntiVirus for Microsoft Exchange      
With the ever-growing threat of viruses being written to infiltrate your network via e-mail, securing your Exchange server is a top priority. What can you do to keep viruses from causing problems on your network? In this Daily Drill Down, I'll look at protecting your Exchange server from viruses using Norton AntiVirus For Microsoft Exchange (NAVMSE). This Norton product monitors not only your mailboxes, but also your public folders. If an e-mail message is sent through your Exchange server, NAVMSE can be configured to scan it for viruses.
 
Exterminator: ILOVEYOU worm takes on the world      
Get rid of your bugs and worms with Exterminator by your side! Exterminator takes a special look this week at the worm everyone knows as the ILOVEYOU virus. Are you aware that there are copycats out there as well? Exterminator has them all here for you, thanks to Symantec's AntiVirus Research Center!
 
A little background      
NAV. It may be the definitive antivirus program. Why has Norton's antivirus software proved so popular? Because it's worked, and it's worked well. But has Norton done it again with Norton AntiVirus 2000?
 
Firefox 3 Beta 3 steps up its security game      
Mozilla launched the third beta of its Firefox 3 browser Tuesday night with enhanced security features.
 
Europe still top source of spam      
European spam networks have pumped out more unsolicited e-mail than those in the U.S. for the third month in a row, according to security vendor Symantec.
 
Symantec: Europe becomes king of spam      
Symantec released its February state of spam report and Europe has become the center of the spam universe.
 
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