NEWS AND UPDATES

Spam at all time high

A new survey suggests that 95% of all emails are now considered spam. Read more here

October 16, 2007
Happy birthday spam

Today marks the anniversary of the first recorded piece of unsolicited electronic mail (email). Read more here

May 1, 2007
The web is under attack

Two articles on the BBC Technology site highlight the growing use of the interent by cyber criminals and how it could spell the end of the world wide web as we know it. Read more here

January 25, 2007
The changing face of spam

The use of graphical images in spam emails are causing more problems than just filling up your inbox. Read more here

January 21, 2007
Nearly 90% of all email is spam

A report published yesterday suggests that 89.73% of all email sent is spam with the majority of it originating from Europe. Read more here

December 06, 2006

 

 

ANTI-SPAM SOFTWARE REVIEWS

We have reviewed a number of the top selling anti-spam software packages and bring you our recommended choices.

 

CA Anti-Spam 2007CA - Anti-Spam

 

We tested a number of the different products out there including some of the heavy hitters in the anti-spam world and nothing came close to CA Anti-Spam 2007.

 

It's quick and easy to install and highly configurable. It plugs straight into Outlook or Outlook Express in minutes. There are no complicated filters to set up or manage. You literally install the software and away you go!

 

At only $29.99 it's an absolute steal. It's no surprise that it's won PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award 3 years running.

 

 

PCSecurityShieldSpam Shield 4.0

 

Again, this is very quick and easy to install. You simply plug it in to Outlook or Outlook Express. The installation wizard is easy to use and the whole process takes just a matter of minutes.

 

We really like the feature where you plug in your Address Book to create "approved" user lists so you'll never accidentally mark up your friends or colleagues as spammers.

 

It's a very good product and, again, at only $29.99 it's outstanding value.

 

4.5 Stars

 

ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite

 

Initially we weren't going to include this product purely because it isn't just a spam blocker but an entire security suite but, to be honest, we were so impressed with it's performance that we did anyway!

 

Not only does it stop 99% of all spams getting through, it also features a firewall, anti-spyware and anti-virus software. It's an exceptionally versatile piece of software which we believe is less intrusive than some of the other internet security suites out there.

 

PC Magazine Editors' Choice for Feb 21 2006. It really is an impressive piece of software and well worth $49.95.

 

4 Stars