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News (75)

• Microsoft exec labels XP hack 'frightening'

  "Enlightening and frightening" was the phrase used by a Microsoft executive to describe a hacking demonstration on a Windows XP system by two British e-crime specialists.

• Unpatched VoIP hole cracked at Black Hat

  Researches have demonstrated a vulnerability in VoIP software which they claim allows a the hacker to take control of a victim's computer.

• Symantec incorrectly flags Yahoo Mail as a virus

  Yahoo's e-mail service is not infected with a computer virus, despite a warning from Symantec that says it is.

• Microsoft: 'We won't charge to fix vulnerabilities'

  Microsoft has witnessed an improvement in the way people are securing their computers.

• Worm 'storms' Microsoft servers

  A program created to automatically overload Microsoft's Web and email servers has been discovered on several corporate networks and may have spread further on the Internet, according to antivirus researchers.

Blogs (1)

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  Banks are confusing consumers on PC security

  Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.

Features and Case Studies (23)

• 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?

• The Netscaping of Symantec and McAfee

  Vendors Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.

• 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?

• 10 tips for helping users keep Outlook data secure

  Your users probably understand the importance of safeguarding the data on their computers. But they don't always realise that some of that data is contained in Outlook. Here are a few suggestions you can share with them to help them protect that Outlook data.

• The man behind Cisco's security

  Financially motivated cyberattacks are on the rise, says Cisco Systems CSO John Stewart.

Reviews (12)

• Norton AntiVirus 2004

  NAV 2004 is still a good choice for first timers, but its minor improvements means NAV 2003 users need not upgrade.

• Trend Micro PcCillin Internet Security 2005

  Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security is an excellent all-in-one antivirus/firewall solution that won't break the bank.

• ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

  ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.

• Know thy enemy--you might be surprised who's hacking you

  This week I'd like to call your attention to a report that provides an insider's view of what happens when teenage hackers use hundreds of open-port PCs like yours and mine to shut down Web sites in what is commonly known as a distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS).

• Alternative protection against malicious code

  While viruses and online threats have gotten more sophisticated, so have the methods for protecting your PC. Get an inside look at what's available beyond antivirus software.

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