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    Although the threat of computer viruses has been a latent concern for well over a decade, experts have warned that a massive viral outbreak has the potential to seriously compromise the very backbone of the Internet. ZDNet Australia takes a look at the viruses of 2001, and the threats for the future.

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    E-mails attempting to trick customers out of their bank account details could be a Russian version of the 419 email scam, according to a security expert.

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    With the start of the new year, it's time to take a shot at predicting the key trends that will define the field of information security in 2006.

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    Virus writers have unleashed the first program that infects 64-bit Windows files, antivirus firm Symantec said Monday.

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    Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

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    Listen to audio recordings of conversations with real-life internet scammers in this guide to their history and recent activities.

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    With VirusScan 2006, McAfee greatly enhances user protection against spyware and adware threats but slows your system down in the process.

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    If you are drowning in spam, help is available from software and e-mail services that block unwanted mail. Some work better than others. Here's a look at seven antispam apps and services.

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    Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

  • Antivirus hardware: 3 appliances tested

    If e-mail security is giving you headaches, before you turn to voodoo magic, try one of these hardware appliance solutions.

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

    Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.

  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

    You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

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