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The traditional role of security software is to scan incoming files and block those that it knows are dangerous. Unfortunately, the bad guys have figured out how to get around that sort of system. More modern security solutions supplement virus definitions and scanning with software that checks for suspicious behavior. They are also able to check the reputation of a website or a specific file and make it much more likely you'll make the correct trust decisions.In this slide show, I look at how the three most popular browsers for Windows are adding these types of features. I also look at new versions of security software from some old names. Surprisingly, both Trend Micro and Norton are doing innovative work that goes beyond mere scanning.
Online criminals have a seemingly bottomless bag of tricks to get you to click on a link that leads to an unsafe download. The link can come via e-mail, or in search results, or as part of a normal looking web ad, like the one shown here.
That link leads to malware, but there's no easy way to be certain of that just from looking at the URL.
How do you avoid being victimized?
For a more detailed discussion, see the companion blog post, Who makes the best Windows security software? Surprise ...
Caption by: Ed Bott
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