I've been using anti-virus, anti-spyware and other security software for almost two decades but far too often, I have wondered whether the cure was worse than the disease. Symantec is a case in point.

As CNET's former resident security expert, Robert Vamosi has been interviewed on the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets to share his knowledge about the latest online threats and to offer advice on ...

Symantec has released Universal Binary (Intel-based Mac compatible) version of Norton AntiVirus. In a statement to MacFixIt, Symantec said: "Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh, to now offer ...

Norton Antivirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection. Symantec’s Norton AntiVirus ($40 for a one-year, single-PC ...

Anti-virus software works by comparing the files on your computers and those you access online to a database of known viruses, known as virus definitions. Without regularly updated definitions, an ...