For those of you who like the convenience of an all-in-one security package (typically anti-virus, anti-spyware, spam filtering and a firewall), PC World’s rating of the top packages would be a good read.

I know many people on the forums here prefer to use a combination of various free programs to accomplish the same tasks. However, I personally believe the all-in-one’s are a good purchase for novice computer users who don’t have a “geek” to fall back on. A restrictive computer is much safer for someone who has no concept of computer security compared to a wide open one.

It sounds like something straight out of Hollywood. A horde of merciless souls invading our world and wreaking havoc where ever they go. They are everywhere, and they are seemingly unstoppable. As far-fetched as this may sound, in a way, it is true.

Zombie BotNets are real, are everywhere and pose a real threat. What are they and what can be done to stop them? Continued