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    IBM has acquired the single-sign-on security vendor Encentuate for an undisclosed sum, which it will integrate with its Tivoli identity management software.

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    An IBM X-Force security researcher has promised to exploit massive holes in Windows Vista's defences at the upcoming Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas.

  • McAfee CEO: Adware is killing AV blacklisting

    Traditional security products which employ signature-based blacklisting technology are no longer effective because of a massive increase in malware, according to the CEO of McAfee, Dave De Walt.

  • Small vendors doomed as giants swallow security?

    IBM has been slow to integrate its acquisition of security vendor ISS, but its decision to do so spells certain doom for smaller security vendors pitching for big business, according to analysts.

  • Australia's 'backwards' border biometrics slammed

    Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has said biometrics technology is vital to Australian border security, but an audit of the department has found it neglected to properly research its current use within government.

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    Can virtual worlds make a meaningful contribution to business -- and if so, how can they be protected from invasions of privacy and flying genitalia? ZDNet Australia gets the lowdown from Chris Collins, technical assistant to the CEO at Second Life developer Linden Lab.

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    Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

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    Bug hunter David Litchfield says the Oracle community shouldn't be so smug when it comes to database security. He represents NGS Software, which has serviced Oracle in the past and Microsoft at present.

  • Sun signs up to rivals' security standards

    A security specification for Web services submitted by Microsoft, IBM and VeriSign has won the backing of rival Sun.

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    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options.

  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p

    Lenovo's first vPro-equipped desktop is smart looking, well designed and packs a lot of grunt. While there is not much room for expansion, the ThinkCentre M55p is already well equipped and the small form factor will be well received in a space conscious office.

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T60

    The premium you pay is worth it: the ThinkPad T60 delivers a sturdy design, a complete range of network connectivity, top-shelf performance, long battery life, and just enough ports for the typical business user.

  • Collaboration: Lotus Notes/Domino 7 vs SharePoint Portal Server 2003

    The market for collaborative applications has grown significantly with the introduction of Web-based solutions for gathering and sharing information within organisations. In this review, we look at two of the most popular commercial collaborative platforms.

  • IBM ThinkPad R52

    Businesses seeking a sturdy, secure, portable workhorse should consider the ThinkPad R52.

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