Cable giant Virgin Media UK has released a "major new update" for its internet security software suite, Virgin Media Security, which is included free alongside the operators broadband ISP packages. The suit is designed to protect your PC from online malware (e.g. Viruses, SPAM, Trojans, Phishing etc.) and also comes with enhanced parental controls that work to block adult websites.

The suite, which is powered by Trend Micro's cloud-based 'Titanium' anti-malware technology and works to stop threats before they reach your computer, is now being offered for free to all four million of the operators broadband customers (new and existing).


On top of that customers can also extend the functionality of the suite with a new feature called 'Identity +' at +£2.50 extra per month. This adds a range of fraud and identity protection services, including DataPatrol (Garlik).

Every month DataPatrol will scan millions websites to see if a user's personal information has been leaked, with full support and advice on what action to take if a family member's details have been compromised. Clever.