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    Microsoft's assurances that Windows XP will not make it easier for hackers to launch damaging Denial of Service (DoS) attacks across the Internet have been dismissed by the security expert who first alerted the company to the issue.

  • New OSes, new security problems?

    Unless you've been keeping Osama company in his cave for the last two weeks, you've no doubt heard about the massive security hole that was discovered in Microsoft Windows XP.

  • Should you set your sights on Windows XP?

    Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

  • Salvo fired in XP security row

    Microsoft's assurances that Windows XP will not make it easier for hackers to launch damaging Denial of Service (DoS) attacks across the Internet have been dismissed by the security expert who first alerted the company to the issue.

  • XP security under a cloud

    A row has broken out between a top security expert and Microsoft over whether Windows XP contains a feature that threatens the security of the Internet by making denial of service attacks easier.

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  • Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

    Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2005

    Norton adds worm protection to Norton AntiVirus 2005, but for the price, the company should have added a full firewall instead.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

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

  • 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 4.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.

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