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    Two worms based on a recently disclosed Windows flaw have been unleashed, but the attacks so far don't appear to be widespread, security experts said.

  • Zotob damage deep but not widespread

    Fewer businesses fell victim to the Zotob worm that struck corporate networks than previous attacks, but those it hit paid dearly, according to a new survey.

  • Australia escapes Windows 2000 worms

    Unlike the United States, Australia seems largely unaffected by the recent plague of malware that is exploiting a vulnerability in Windows 2000.

  • Zotob worm hole also affects Windows XP

    The plug-and-play vulnerability that caused havoc for Windows 2000 users last week also holds a serious risk for some Windows XP users, Microsoft said on Tuesday.

  • Windows patch backfires on the security-minded

    Security-conscious Windows users who tweaked the operating system to protect their PCs better are getting hit hardest by a flawed Microsoft patch, experts said on Monday.

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  • Microsoft preps 'critical' Windows patch

    Next week's security bulletin will deliver 10 fixes, at least one high-priority patch for Microsoft's OS among them.

  • Worms part of IT diet

    It's impossible to predict what lurks in cyberspace but there's sufficient evidence, for the corporate sector especially, to wake up and smell the patches. Unfortunately, Westpac failed to heed the warning signs.

  • MiMail worm, Office 2003 flaw strikes again

    For the early adopters who have installed Microsoft Office 2003, there is an important update that you need to be aware of. Also, the MiMail worm is beginning to forge a destructive path. See how to cut it off at the pass.

  • Anti-virus hardware: 3 appliances tested

    If e-mail security is giving you headaches, before you turn to voodoo magic, try one of these hardware appliance solutions.

  • Hacking techniques help security: HP

    HP is to launch a penetration-testing service for businesses in October using controlled exploit code.

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