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    Software maker Lindows released a new version of the Linux operating system Wednesday, touting new features that block unwanted e-mail and Web advertising.

  • What's wrong with Spam?

    I'm going to go against popular public opinion and admit that Spam doesn't bother me.

  • Don't unify instant messaging!

    It isn't often that I find myself standing on the sidelines, cheering for the bad guy; but I might make the exception for AOL, which is (everybody says) sabotaging a bright new business tool--Instant Message Unification.

  • Spyware cures may cause more harm

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  • Don't fall prey to VoIP abuse

    As VoIP becomes more prevalent, its popularity will undoubtedly attract some unwanted attention -- spammers and phishers looking for their next scheme. Here is a look at some common forms of VoIP abuse, including VoIP spam and caller ID spoofing, and how you can fight back.

  • Spam growth increases during March

    March was another bumper month for spam. The latest figures reveal a continued increase in the amount of unsolicited e-mail traffic.

  • Cleaning spam from swapping networks

    Researchers think computers that "gossip" with each other are key to filtering out ads -- and piracy-fighting decoys -- on P2P networks.

  • Is hosted anti-spam the answer?

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    Web surfers battling "spyware" face a new problem: So-called spyware-killing programs that install the same kind of unwanted advertising software they promise to erase.

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    With the rollout of 3G promised "any time soon" many people are becoming concerned about the negative aspects of linking mobile phones to the Web.

  • This is a recording

    You think spam techniques are driving you mad now... just take a look at what's in store.

  • Windows admin 'feature' poses latest hazard

    An obscure messaging feature in Windows could be the latest source of security problems for Internet users, experts have warned.

  • The ONLY ways to stop spam and viruses

    Commentary: What will it take to get rid of online pests and make the Internet a safer, less irritating place to work and play?

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