What?

Many computer users wonder if they’re safe from Viruses, Spyware and now even Bots.  If the differences between security software and the motives of security software vendors interest you, you might like to review the article at: www-eweek-com/c/a/Security/Who-Wants-to-Pay-Twice-for-the-Same-Software/ (<--Copy, paste and correct).

In summary, the above article calls for what we already expect... 

...It suggests that just one security software package should take care of it all!

1. Viruses - Programs that are designed to replicate themselves in the process of  being delivered to a PC.  Viruses typically attach to other programs that might be activated in the future.  When activated viruses are sometimes benign, but often are designed to do damage to the 'infected' computer.
2. Spyware - Software (not necessarily a full program) that is often installed without clear notice to the computer user, and which is intended to take some control over the computer. When activated spyware often records and even transmits to another computer personal information, surfing activities, executed programs, keystrokes, etc.
3. Bots - These are programs that get delivered like Viruses or spyware but that seek to take on a more sophisticated level of command and control over a computer that typically does not include doing damage to the host PC.  Once infected a bot can lay dormant and then be activated and used to distribute spam, launch denial-of-service attacks, and even re-direct confidential information into the wrong hands.

Why?

The objective, as the above article suggests, should be to make it easier to practice ‘safe computing’.  Not harder!  Consolidation among security software vendors is helping to improve the ‘safe computing’ landscape from just a year or two ago.  But its still got a ways to go! 

How?

So, while we’re not there yet, vendors like McAfee, Trend Data and Symantec are moving us (maybe too slowly) closer.  It seems that they and others are also moving to exploit marketing opportunities to sell and promote specialized solutions in the mean time.

If you plan to acquire software to tackle these issues our guide titled '30 Copies of SystemsWorks and Still Buying' may interest you.  

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