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    The number of brands exploited by online con artists grew to a record 154 in July, according to a report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group.

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    Companies are now more likely to pick up malicious software via employee web surfing than from the more notorious email attachment, according to a study released on Wednesday by IDC Denmark.

  • Net attacks are on the rise...now what?

    No, you're not paranoid. The number of attacks on Internet-connected networks is increasing, with no sign of letting up. Here's what you can do to stay in the clear.

  • Net security: An oxymoron

    When it comes to computer security, Peter Neumann has a clear message to both governments and mass-market software makers: Get back to work.

  • A hacker's dreamland: wireless networks

    Should you be concerned about wireless security? Yes, at least according to Chris O'Ferrell, chief technology officer of wireless technology company Netsec.

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    During the next few years, heightened security will change the Internet, and the office network on which many of you work. In fact, you'll probably see changes first at the office as companies try to "harden" their information assets against a wide variety of threats.

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    Symantec on Tuesday plans to launch the Symantec Internet Threat Meter, a free service meant to inform consumers about the state of Net security.

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    Internet relay chat network administrators have found several possible ways of stopping the Fizzer worm, but they might run afoul of US hacking laws.

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    Suppose, for a moment, that everything could talk to everything else. Your calendar could get information from and supply data to your documents, or your cell phone, or someone else's calendar and cell phone. Your computer's desktop could tell you that your dry cleaning is ready or your bank account is overdrawn.

  • Ban Outlook--now

    Steven Vaughan-Nichols says the easiest way to combat Outlook worms is by getting rid of the program. But for IT managers whose users are addicted to Outlook, here's how you can sidestep those security holes.

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