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  • Antivirus software 'is being defeated'

    According to the results of the AusCERT 2006 computer crime survey, even though 98 percent of companies used an antivirus product, almost half of them experienced a virus infection over the past year.

  • Symantec wants another chance

    Computer security firm Symantec this week claimed 300 changes in the new versions of Norton Internet Security and Antivirus would address past performance problems.

  • Security gripes? Microsoft feels your pain

    It's not news to Microsoft that many, if not most, average Windows users have gripes about their PC experiences.

  • NetSky variant a greater threat than thought

    Security company Symantec raised its severity rating of the latest incarnation of the NetSky worm.

  • The hacker challenge

    Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

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  • 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.

  • Tools for Chief Security Officers

    In this special report, ZDNet Australia presents a three-part exclusive video interview with Westpac Bank chief information security officer, David Backley, in addition to tips and reviews for businesses to thwart security attacks.

  • NetSky variant a greater threat than thought

    Security company Symantec raised its severity rating of the latest incarnation of the NetSky worm.

  • The hacker challenge

    Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

  • Guard against internal attacks with these strategies

    Firewalls and antivirus packages will fend off intruders and intrusions from the outside world, but how do you protect your company's vitals from an inside job?

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  • ZoneAlarm Antivirus 6.5

    ZoneAlarm Antivirus 6.5 remains the easiest-to-use and best firewall integrated with antivirus protection on the market today.

  • Microsoft moves into antivirus realm

    Antivirus software makers aim to protect users against Internet threats, but now have to face a new threat of their own: Microsoft.

  • Alternative medicine: Future virus fighting

    SPECIAL REPORT Viruses and worms are likely to be with us for the foreseeable future but how will the methods used to fight them develop?

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

  • ESET NOD32 3.0 Antivirus System (Windows)

    Eset NOD32 3.0 delivers an easy-to-use version of its award-winning antivirus engine. Although our performance testing was mixed, NOD32 continues to rank among the best-rated antivirus products by independent antivirus testing labs.

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