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  • Poll: Users still snared by email worms

    The recent hype surrounding viruses such as the menacing SirCam and Code Red worms has still not deterred users from clicking on those curious emails appearing in their inboxes, according to a ZDNet reader poll.

  • Klez.h tops Aussie list of widespread worms

    With the Klez.h variant topping most-widespread worm lists both in Australia and worldwide, concern is mounting over the impact on businesses.

  • Is Klez really slowing for Aust businesses?

    Industry pundits are hoping that infection is on the decrease, after April turned out to be a tough month for Australian businesses hit by the rampant Klez worm.

  • Australia dodges Klez outbreak

    Despite horrific reports from the US and UK, the impact of the recent Klez worm variants have not been as great in Australia as in some other countries.

  • Don’t underrate the mighty SirCam

    The recent panic surrounding the new and improved Code Red worm has played down the effects of the real pest out there in the wild, the SirCam virus, which has been the true menace among the average computer user in Australia.

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  • Worm out of virus management

    Antivirus management is complex, time consuming, and absolutely essential. Handing it over to a service provider could prove to be the easiestâ€"and safestâ€"option.

  • Australia alerted to Fretheme worm

    Australian businesses are being warned to install patches and signature files to protect against a worm variant which has surfaced in the US and Europe.

  • Australian businesses grapple with Klez

    IT departments around Australian have been battling to protect themselves from outbreaks of the Klez worm.

  • Viruses: still the bane for business

    Although it's still at the top of the ranks in infection rates, Klez isn't the only worm companies should be worried about.

  • IM: a corporate security threat?

    It's immediate, it's fun, and there are even some corporate users. But instant messaging is also causing headaches in Australian IT departments.

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  • Worm out of virus management

    Antivirus management is complex, time consuming, and absolutely essential. Handing it over to a service provider could prove to be the easiestâ€"and safestâ€"option.

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