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Protect your computer against the latest rash of security exploits. These essential alerts, solutions and downloads provide everything you'll need.

Preventing Security Exploits
Keep security violations at bay by understanding how security breaches threaten your system. These guides will walk you through protection step-by-step.

•	PC security basics
•	Macintosh security basics
•	Linux security basics

Latest Security Alerts and Solutions
Don't let a security breach corrupt your data or crash your PC. Check this list for the latest security attacks and how to beat them.

•	Attachment Vulnerability In Eudora New!
•	RealServer's DoS Exploit And Solution
•	Beware CART32 Shopping Cart's Backdoor!
•	Linux Piranha Exploit: The Case of the Default Password
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Security Updates & Downloads
Don't let your system be an open door for hackers? Scan your system for recommended updates and patches. We've hand-picked the top downloads to help you keep PC predators at bay.

•	Security updates & vulnerability patches
•	Internet security patches
•	Essential Windows updates
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Need more personalized help securing your system? Get assistance online from our live experts.

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FAQs
Hit a security glitch? You're not alone. We've answered users' most common questions about security.

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•	What is a "Denial of Service Attack" and how does it work?
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Dive In
If you're serious about security, you'll want to know how the pros handle it. Don't miss these top guides for a bulletproof home system or network.

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