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News (48)

• First iPhone antivirus app released

  Paris-based computer security firm Intego late last week said it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset.

• Trojan singles out Comm Bank customers

  Security firm F-Secure has discovered a password stealing trojan targeting Commonwealth Bank users -- and the malware isn't being detected by the free antivirus software the bank is offering its online users.

• Anti-spyware demo turns malware double agent

  A strain of malware disguised as anti-spyware has become the latest double-agent in multi-step "convergence" crime online.

• 2007: How was it for security?

  Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

• Malware alert: Google warns of "dirty" Web sites

  Google has warned Web users of the increasing threat posed by malware that can be dropped onto a computer as a Web surfer visits a particular site.

Blogs (1)

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  Web 2.0 makes phishing spam obsolete

  In three years phishing has transformed from an unknown threat into a multi-million dollar industry; in the next stage of its evolution, phishers will avoid using spam and instead hijack small parts of 'trusted' Web sites in order to bypass anti-phishing tools.

Features and Case Studies (18)

• 2007: How was it for security?

  Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

• FBI: Insiders most dangerous

  Internal employees are becoming the biggest threat in organisations, according to the annual FBI and the Computer Security Institute computer 2004 crime report. But attacks and costs are down.

• Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

  The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

• A globetrotter's guide to cyber crime

  Is the war on cyber crime as simple as pointing the finger at China, Russia and the US? We investigate whether these parts of the world are being unfairly blamed.

• Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

  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.

Reviews (10)

• McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

  Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.

• OS X remains the safe option for now: Sophos

  Apple's OS X remains a safe option when compared to Microsoft Windows XP or its successor, Vista, according to antivirus firm Sophos.

• Spyware beware: AdAware vs Spybot

  We put the two top contenders in the spyware-shredding category head to head. Which one will leave your PC with that sparkly-fresh 'new pc' feeling?

• Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro

  Yoggie's Gatekeeper Card Pro delivers powerful plug-and-play protection for notebooks, removes the need to manage multiple software subscriptions and can boost your notebook's performance by removing the security software overhead.

• Norton Internet Security 2008

  While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

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