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The Australian Army is cracking down on a Web site believed to be run by a group of serving Australian soldiers that reviews military equipment and hosts an online forum.
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The Department of Defence plans to construct a DNA database for Australian service men and women despite "grave concern" for privacy.
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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Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that constant vigilance, not technology, is the best defence against computer break-ins.
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