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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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • Singapore tightens grip on Internet content

    Singapore has tightened its grip on Internet content in the run-up to the next election by ordering a current affairs portal to register as a political Web site.

  • 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.

Features and Case Studies (3)

  • Disable Messenger in Windows XP

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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