CNET.com Launches Security Center to Help Consumers Fight Internet Viruses and Protect against Adware and Spyware
August 04 2005 - 8:31AM
Business Wire
Feature Offers "Virus Threat Watch" Daily Updates, Antivirus Tools,
and Security Advice from Award-Winning Reporter Robert Vamosi CNET
(www.cnet.com), the trusted, unbiased resource dedicated to helping
consumers buy and use personal technology and a property of CNET
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), today announced the CNET Security
Center (http://security.cnet.com), a free and comprehensive source
of antivirus and Internet security information dedicated to helping
consumers safely surf the web and protect their computers against
harmful viruses, spyware, and adware. Today, consumers are more
dependent than ever on the Internet for information, communication,
and entertainment. However, about 48 percent of Internet users have
stopped visiting specific Web sites, for fear they might download
unwanted programs.(1) To help educate consumers and give them the
confidence to protect their computers against harmful viruses and
spyware, as well enhance the security of their personal
information, the CNET Security Center provides timely information
and the tools needed to remove unknown software programs. In
addition to expert, unbiased reviews, links to important downloads
from CNET Download.com and others, plus help and how-to videos, the
CNET Security Center also includes: -- Virus Hot Zones: A community
forum where users can share stories about viruses they've
encountered and how they defeated those unwanted attacks. -- Virus
Threat Watch: A daily rating that represents the current threat
level on the Internet ranging from low to extreme. Information is
gathered from a variety of public and private computer security
sources, and also reflects a combined level of malicious activity
on the Internet or the presence of a new computer virus or worm. --
Articles and a blog written by award-winning columnist Robert
Vamosi: Recently awarded Western Publications Associations 2005
Maggie Award for Best Regularly Featured Web Column/Consumer,
Robert Vamosi has more than five years experience covering Internet
security. Robert was also technical editor of, "How to Do
Everything to Fight Spam, Viruses, Pop-Ups and Spyware." "Viruses
are not only threatening consumers' security, but also contributing
to a loss of productivity, both at the workplace and at home," said
Rafe Needleman, editor at CNET.com. "In order for consumers to surf
the Internet safely and protect themselves against harmful viruses
and scams they need a trusted resource where they can learn about
the latest threats and how to fight them. We created the CNET
Security Center to be that ultimate resource." About CNET CNET
(www.cnet.com), a property of CNET Networks, Inc., is dedicated to
helping people buy and use personal technology to enhance and
enrich their lives. CNET's award winning editorial staff reviews
thousands of products each year, providing expert and unbiased
advice on what products to buy. The site also offers help and
how-to features enhanced with video content that visually shows
consumers how to get the most out of technology once they own it.
And, with an extensive directory of more than 400,000 products and
price comparisons, CNET also gives consumers the most up-to-date
and efficient shopping resource on the Web. About CNET Networks,
Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. is a worldwide media company and creator
of content environments for the interactive age. CNET Networks
takes pride in being "a different kind of media company," creating
richer, deeper interactive experiences by combining the wisdom and
passion of users, marketers and its own expert editors. CNET
Networks' leading brands -- such as CNET, GameSpot, MP3.com,
Webshots, and ZDNet -- focus on the personal technology,
entertainment, and business technology categories. The company has
a strong presence in the US, Asia and Europe. (1) Pew Internet
& American Life Project, July 2005
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