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News (5)

• SP2's firewall not good enough

  With Microsoft having released Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to manufacturing, the technology that some have nicknamed "Security Pack 2", coupled with recent rumblings from Microsoft, is spinning the spotlight towards the personal firewall and antivirus sectors.

• Neighbourhood watch on the Net

  Knock-knock, who's really there? Small business and home users flock to a new site that aims to identify the Net's shady characters.

• In the trenches of techno-rebellion

  Activist programmers are developing protection against intrusive ads, tracking software, and other mechanisms that piggyback on free software and quietly co-opt consumers' computers.

• Microsoft's music plan out of tune

  Digital music and DVD movie add-on packs for Windows XP could stir controversy around its decision not to fully support the MP3 file format.

• Should you set your sights on Windows XP?

  Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

Features and Case Studies (3)

• SP2's new firewall: Not good enough

  Microsoft's new firewall offering, included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, has a long way to go to match established products from Zone Labs and other players. Additional reading: XP SP2: The good, bad and ugly

• Leaked Windows code could spawn new threats

  Some Windows source code was recently leaked across the Internet and reports claim that Internet Explorer may be the software most affected. See what happened and what you need to do about it. Additional reading: Defending against insider infections

• In the trenches of techno-rebellion

  Activist programmers are developing protection against intrusive ads, tracking software, and other mechanisms that piggyback on free software and quietly co-opt consumers' computers.

Reviews (8)

• ZoneAlarm with Antivirus

  Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.

• ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5

  ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.

• Don’t fire until you see the whites of their IP

  Firewall software isn’t optional for anyone anymore. Sure, Windows XP has an inbuilt firewall, but for real security you need a meatier option.How well does Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 protect you?

• Keeping the outside out: Seven desktop firewalls tested

  We all know about firewalls protecting your network from outside attacks, but what can you do when those pesky users keep taking their computers outside your network? And what if the attack isn't coming from the outside at all?

• Virtual passports snatched on the cyber-trail

  Microsoft's Passport, a core piece of .NET, could make you prone to identity theft. A single sign-on might be convenient, but a simple worm could easily nab your name and password.

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