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    Microsoft has updated its XP operating system so network managers will be able to assign each user with a separate encryption key.

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    Microsoft has updated its XP operating system so network managers will be able to assign each user with a separate encryption key.

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    ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.

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    At AU$119.95, McAfee Internet Security 4.0, the security giant's newest do-it-all protective suite, defends your PC against the two most dangerous cyberthreats: direct hacker attacks and sneaky, behind-the-scenes viruses.

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    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?

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