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  • Shutting of MSN chat rooms may open up IM

    In announcing it would shutter free chat rooms, Microsoft highlighted problems with spammers and pornographers. But analysts said there may be benefits for the software giant, which is trying to shunt customers to paid services across its network.

  • Naughton: Child porn 'unsolicited'

    LOS ANGELES -- The trial of Patrick Naughton was delayed until Dec. 7 during a routine pretrial hearing in U.S. District Court here Monday. The former Infoseek executive, charged with allegedly crossing state lines to engage in sexual activity with a minor, was set to stand trial Tuesday.

  • Blaming the Net for the death of a maiden?

    The tragic death of a 13-year-old who hung around chat rooms looking for sex is bound to raise calls for further automation of parental controls on the Internet. But will it really help?

  • Man busted for NASA high-tech mayhem

    He allegedly did it all -- broke into computers, used one to host a hacking chat, stole credit card info and sent out porn spams.

  • How ethical hacking saved the day

    What should you do if your hacked servers are being used for illegal purposes? Read this case study to find out.

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  • 10 ways to monitor company computers

    Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother, monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Here are 10 of the most effective ways to keep an eye on what your users are doing.

  • Disable Messenger in Windows XP

    Learn how to disable the Microsoft Windows Messenger service in Windows XP.

  • How to stop SPIM abuse

    Abuse of IM can cripple workforce productivity, and even more serious is SPIM -- spam sent through instant messaging -- which is growing like a virus.

  • How ethical hacking saved the day

    What should you do if your hacked servers are being used for illegal purposes? Read this case study to find out.

  • Assessing e-info vulnerabilities

    Getting a grip on good security means getting honest, comprehensive answers from your IT staff. These five questions will help you determine your true security level.

Reviews (3)

  • Avert your gaze! 8 filtering packages tested

    Just how good are web filtering packages? We put eight of the best head to head in our Australian review.

  • Policy Central Enterprise

    Enforcing the acceptable use of business computers is often a tricky business. Policy Central Enterprise is an application that offers to help manage an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) by placing the onus on individual users.

  • Peer pressure: 10 P2P utilities tested

    Despite the RIAA's efforts to shut down file-swapping services, these 10 apps carry Napster's torch.

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