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  • Chrome, Firefox get clickjacked

    Security researchers have discovered a flaw affecting Google's Chrome browser which exposes it to clickjacking where an attacker hijacks a browser's functions by substituting a legitimate link with one of the attacker's choice.

  • Windows 7 pre-beta hits BitTorrent

    The pre-beta version of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system released to developers at the Professional Developer Conference has already made it onto prominent BitTorrent sites, where thousands of enthusiasts around the world are currently downloading it.

  • Google RatProxy looks for cross-site flaws

    Google released a free tool Tuesday that should help Web developers find and fix cross-site vulnerabilities.

  • Apple releases 'huge' Mac OS X update

    Apple has released an update to Mac OS X patching over 40 security holes.

  • Is whitelisting the new blacklisting?

    The IT security industry has come to a frank realisation that the current approach to preventing malware is simply not working. Is whitelisting, which is the reverse of our current approach, the answer?

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  • 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?

  • Who guards the guards: Security

    Who predicted the death of the password -- and spam? Why is PKI not ubiquitous? Who makes these daft predictions anyway? ZDNet.com.au looks at how the security market was supposed to shape up, according to so-called "experts".

  • 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.

  • Developers must take personal responsibility: Gartner

    We sat down with security analyst Andrew Walls at Gartner ITExpo and asked him how Web 2.0 affects application security. He talked to us about how traditional desktop security measures are falling short in a Web 2.0 world and how developers need to take more personal responsibility for the security of their code.

  • Virtual worlds a risky bet for big business?

    The thriving community of Internet users that are opting for a 'Second Life' in virtual worlds are a tempting market for advertising. But is a virtual presence a viable option for big business?

Reviews (7)

  • McAfee Wireless Protection

    With McAfee Wireless Protection, McAfee enhances last year's stand-alone wireless protection application with a few new features, however much of what you can do with McAfee Wireless Protection is available for free with Windows XP.

  • Norton Confidential beta

    While Norton Confidential beta from Symantec aims to protect your online transactions, and its antisphishing toolbar compares favourably to Netcraft's own offering, we found the Norton package to be overly large, including many other Symantec applets that seem unnecessary.

  • McAfee fixes flaw -- without realising it

    McAfee, without realising it, has fixed a serious flaw in its popular product for managing security software, the security vendor said on Friday.

  • The intruder at the gate

    Once simply alarm systems for the network, Intrusion Detection Systems have evolved to encompass a whole lot more. We review six sophisticated security devices.

  • Microsoft to reveal more Longhorn details

    Microsoft is expected next month to disclose more details on Longhorn, its planned upgrade to Windows, as the company looks to drive demand for the forthcoming operating system.

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