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	from Mary Landesman Last week's instructions for disabling autorun focused only on XP Pro systems. My bad. An updated version has been posted providing steps for XP Home users as well. New this week, how to get rid of the Freedom/Outlaw worm plus the big problem of bots and what one vendor is doing to counter it.
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Freedom / Outlaw Worm "If freedom is outlawed, then only oulaws have freedom." That's the message you'll see if infected with the so-called Freedom worm. Here's what to look for and how to get rid of it.             More Topics Top Internet Scams What is a Virus Signature? What is a False Positive? How to Disable Autorun - Updated Free Virus Removal Tools Top Spyware Scanners Top Windows Antivirus Bots, Botnets, and Norton AntiBot Botnets are a big business - and a big problem. A virtual conveyor belt of trojans are constantly released in an attempt to defeat signature based scanners and seat themselves on the system. Here's how one vendor is putting a new twist on old technology to help counter the problem.   What is Behavior Blocking? While signature-based scanning is the most common (and some would argue, the most effective) means of preventing viruses and other malware, there are important adjunct technologies that can help bolster your defense.     Sponsored Links   Have a Healthy Smile Learn how to get your smile its brightest, and whether tooth whitening is right for you. • How Does Whitening Work? • How to Prevent Bad Breath

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