A new security vulnerability puts Windows users at risk of serious cyberattacks, Microsoft warned late Wednesday.
There's a software product coming that has the potential to demote spyware from a security priority to an afterthought: Windows Vista.
Interest in Microsoft Australia's program to help enterprise customers implement patch management and toughen their tech security is waning, with most large organisations having upgraded their security policies, the company's security lead said.
A coalition of software companies have agreed on standard methods for identifying and combating spyware, those unwelcome downloads that have plagued Internet users with pop-up ads and other annoyances.
The federal government is examining ways of dealing with spyware after hearing from industry experts that it facilitates identity theft, money laundering, tax fraud and corporate espionage.
Windows Defender for Vista has failed miserably when it comes to protecting users of Microsoft's latest operating system from a very basic attack.
As the iconic BlackBerry goes from strength to strength in subscriber numbers, so do the threats to the device and the business model.
Microsoft launched its Windows Live OneCare antivirus package in the US earlier this year and instantly grabbed 15 percent of the market; although this may be good in terms of short term revenue, it could completely wreck everything the software giant has invested in improving its reputation for security.
Symantec is about to launch Norton 360 in Australia and although the product seems to have some interesting features, it will take more than marketing hype to persuade me that the company has stopped making bloated and unreliable software.
The software giant has been scooping up companies in the security field, but analysts wonder what it all adds up to.
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F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.
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