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CNET.Com Launches Security Center to Help Consumers Fight Internet Viruses and Protect Against Adware and Spyware

Posted on: Thursday, 4 August 2005, 09:00 CDT

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

Source: Business Wire

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