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News (6)

• 'Socks' help virus sneak into corporate PCs

  A new variant of the Bagle virus incorporates a Socks proxy and Web services technology aimed at bypassing corporate firewalls, security experts have warned.

• Anti-Chechen virus mocks MyDoom author

  Antivirus companies are warning of a new virus that attacks Web sites run by the Chechen rebels and also mocks the authors of MyDoom and Bagle.

• One year on and MyDoom keeps getting smarter

  MyDoom is arguably the most successful mass mailing worm in history. One year after it was discovered, MyDoom has spawned more than 30 variants and is still evolving.

• Hidden 'backdoors' worry security firms

  Software "back doors" that can give hackers full control over an infected PC are becoming more difficult to detect because of the sheer number of viruses and worms that can now distribute this type of malware, say security experts.

• Over 3,000 malicious codes detected in August: Trend Micro

  Around 3,300 new malicious codes have been detected by security software provider Trend Micro from 1-20 August this year.

Features and Case Studies (5)

• Bagle.a prevention and cure

  Bagle (Bagle.a@mm) looks like yet another worm designed by spammers, much like Sobig and MiMail. Here's how to toast it.

• Netsky, Mydoom.F pose triple threat

  See how Netsky, Bagle, and Mydoom variants have been causing havoc for corporate mail systems and learn how to blunt their attacks. Additional reading: Antivirus Resource Centre

• Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

  One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

• Beware of backdoor planted by Bagle worm

  The Bagle worm, also known as the Beagle worm, is a mass-mailing threat that has besieged many inboxes and also plants a backdoor on Windows systems. A Trojan attack may be associated with this threat as well.

• Hauri who?

  Korean antivirus firm Hauri has kept a low profile since its inception in 1998 but things are set to change, its president and CEO told ZDNet Australia. Additional reading: Anti-virus protection tips for today's enterprise

Reviews (2)

• Antivirus software must be free. Here's why.

  One big reason viruses are still rampant on the Net: Too many people don't use antivirus software. The way to get them to change their ways is to make that software free.

• Microsoft Windows XP SP2

  We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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