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Latest Internet security

ID Theft
How to protect your identity online
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Identity theft can mean massive inconvenience and possibly significant financial loss. We show how to protect yourself online.

ESET Smart Security 9 review
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Lightweight and reliable, but you pay a premium

£40 inc VAT (one PC, one year)
Norton Security (2015) review
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Top-notch security software and a great user interface, Norton Security is a great choice

£30 inc VAT (one PC, one year)
Top Windows 10 security threats
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In most regards Windows 10 is more secure than older operating systems, but it introduces it's own security risks: we explain all

Windows 10
The new Windows 10 security features explained
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Windows 10 includes a raft of new and updated security features: we explain why it is the most secure version of Windows ever.

Anti-virus
Fake signatures letting malware sneak onto your PC
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McAfee warns of growing threat of software bearing false signatures

Mobile security
LastPass goes free on mobiles
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But you'll still need a premium account to sync passwords from your PC

Security Essentials has a simple interface, but it does look slightly dated
Microsoft improves AV protection but still trails the pack
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Kaspersky and Norton lead the way as Microsoft makes gains

Cameron war on porn
Could Cameron’s porn blockade really work?
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The Prime Minister wants porn site visitors to prove their age. Experts says it will never work

Stop mobile theft and enable phone tracking
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Your phone is worth far more than the money you spent on it. We explain how to reduce the risks of theft and what to do if the worst happens