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• E-passport fraud no threat to SmartGate

  The Australian Customs Service today said its inbound e-passport authentication system SmartGate would not be fooled by fake details, after a Dutch hacker claimed to have broken through similar systems in Europe.

• Laptop laws easier on US flights

  Some travellers in the US will now not have to unpack their laptops when going through airline security, according to new guidelines released last week.

• Microsoft patch leaves ZoneAlarm in the dark

  Check Point Software Technologies, maker of ZoneAlarm, on Wednesday said it is working with Microsoft to resolve an issue with one of the patches within the software maker's July 2008 Patch Tuesday release.

• Macs get crypto key to government budgets

  Macs are a step closer to being accepted in government agencies, which usually require a full-disk encryption tool to protect sensitive data, after Check Point announced Pointsec for Apple's Leopard and Tiger operating systems.

• Check Point makes it safe to surf for porn

  Check Point claims its ForceField security product, which is due for release later this month, will not only protect against drive-by download attacks, it also allows users to discretely view porn or "buy gifts" without getting caught.

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  Nobody protects Macs, not even Steve Jobs

  Macs are banned from many government departments because there aren't any 'approved' applications to encrypt them. So why doesn't Apple CEO Steve Jobs do something about it?

Features and Case Studies (51)

• Aussie banks: your new security vendor

  It is quickly becoming the norm for Australia's largest banks to offer discounts on or completely free computer security software to boost internet banking security. The question is, why?

• Datacentre 2020: Data security gets physical

  In 2020, datacentres are estimated to be cleaner, greener and more flexible but will they be any safer?

• Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

  Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

• Cisco's new security target: consumers

  Cisco Systems, a multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses, is planning to move into the consumer market.

• What to look for in a desktop firewall

  These days, a personal firewall is a key part to implementing solid desktop security and ensuring compliance. As you decide on the best technology for your needs, here are a few factors to keep in mind.

Reviews (11)

• Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

  Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

  ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7

  ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 offers a balance between best-of-breed security protection and ease of use, providing the home user with superior protection that's light on system resources.

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

  In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

• Making sure a firewall does its job

  Getting a firewall to do what it promises--protect the network--doesn't begin with an equipment purchase and end with the plug-in. It starts with security assessment and continues with constant vigilance.

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