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  • ISPs to blame for new worm affecting MSN users

    A new worm which allows remote access to infected computers is spreading rapidly via MSN contact lists. Local experts say ISPs have the technology to stop this but are too slow to meet profit-driven cybercriminals.

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • Salesforce staff speared by phishers

    Salesforce.com has revealed few details about a security breach caused by a phishing attack against an employee that surrended internal customer database details.

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    As more applications are built for smart phones, security experts predict professional criminals will turn their attention to mobile malware. ZDNet talks with F-Secure's senior security expert, Patrik Runald about improvements to mobile phone security as a result of past mistakes.

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