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  • Yahoo search flags dangerous Web sites

    Yahoo is using McAfee's SiteAdvisor to warn users of harmful Web sites appearing in its search results but a security researcher warns the technology has a repuation for giving false positives.

  • 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.

  • Windows users: Patch now or turn off Bluetooth

    Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday release included a critical fix affecting all Windows Vista and XP systems, which could allow attackers to wirelessly steal confidential information from laptops by exploiting a flaw in the Bluetooth stack.

  • Destructive OS X malware spies on Apple users

    A malicious script that spies on Apple Mac users was discovered over the weekend. The malware, which has been dubbed 'Opener' by Mac user-groups, disables Mac OS X's built in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data.

  • Record industry sues Napster clones

    After successful suits against Napster, Scour and Aimster, the record industry and Hollywood studios are again flexing their muscles. The new plan: Sue file-trading networks Music City, Kazaa and Grokster.

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