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    A new worm that propagates by exploiting security vulnerabilities in Web server software is attacking Linux systems, warned antivirus companies on Monday in the United States.

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  • Sith scam slams IM users

    A new worm and a phishing scam are targeting members of the America Online and Yahoo instant messaging networks, security companies warned Tuesday in the US.

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    Once you are on board with the idea of implementing a thorough antivirus strategy, it's time to discuss how best to accomplish it within your infrastructure. We show you how.

  • Security industry losing malware battle: IronPort VP

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    The worst part of SoBig.F may not be that it is spreading quickly and bogging down networks. Several antivirus companies have discovered that this worm carries a hidden Trojan.

  • Can e-mail survive?

    E-mail has taken a battering over the last year or so with mountains of spam and viruses delivered to our mailboxes daily. Can the problem be fixed, and can e-mail still be free?

  • The secure Mac: myth or legend?

    Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

  • 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?

  • Longhorn could be tough sell for Microsoft

    After five years without a major update to Windows, Microsoft will find plenty of willing buyers for Longhorn next year. Or will it?

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  • Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 continues to outshine its competition with its ease of use combined with thorough antivirus protection.

  • Sophos AntiVirus 3.7

    Sophos Anti-Virus makes no bones about its corporate orientation; you couldn't buy a single-user copy even if you wanted to.

  • Stupid tech solutions

    Why are the answers to so many common tech problems so darned stupid?

  • Keep your PC in the pink

    How is your PC faring daily wear-and-tear? You might be doing more damage to your system than you think! Protect, maintain, and improve your PC with these must-know tips to protect, maintain, and boost the performance of your system.

  • Take a free ride

    Once as free as the air we breathe, most Web-based e-mail accounts now come with all kinds of strings attached. We test four different services to find out if these so-called free e-mailers are worth the hassle.

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