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    Researchers from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology claim to have discovered a technique that will lower the costs of quantum cryptography.

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    The Greens and privacy advocates have hit back against proposed laws to allow companies to snoop on their workers' e-mails, but Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said the laws are needed to protect vital electronic infrastructure from terrorist attacks.

  • US Senate votes to allow phone company spying

    In a setback for privacy and civil liberties groups, the US Senate on Tuesday voted to protect telephone and Internet companies from lawsuits alleging illegal cooperation with US government spy agencies.

  • Users need refresher on Bluetooth security

    With Bluetooth now a common feature on nearly all new mobile devices, there needs to be greater awareness from users about security problems and vulnerabilities associated with the function, according to industry figures.

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    A leading member of the Jericho Forum security group has criticised the security of voice over IP technology after researchers revealed that it was possible to eavesdrop on VoIP conversations.

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    US vice presidential candidate Joe Biden has a mixed record on technology, spending most of his Senate career allied with the FBI and copyright holders. His anti-privacy legislation was actually responsible for the creation of PGP.

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    If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.

  • The dos and don'ts of VoIP security

    Although there is precious little evidence of VoIP security attacks, organisations cannot afford to be complacent. Make no mistake, VoIP is an attractive target for hackers and malware writers.

  • 'Stealth wallpaper' could keep LANs secure

    A defence contractor claims to have developed a "stealth wallpaper" able to beat electronic eavesdropping on company Wi-Fi and wired LANs.

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    Running a virtual private network can save you money on leased lines, but can also create a lot of work. Can managed VPN services save you the trouble?

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  • McAfee Wireless Protection

    With McAfee Wireless Protection, McAfee enhances last year's stand-alone wireless protection application with a few new features, however much of what you can do with McAfee Wireless Protection is available for free with Windows XP.

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    MyWebEx PC offers powerful remote-access features for free, plus some extra capabilities for a low monthly subscription, making it a great solution for telecommuters.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

  • Robot 'guard dog' protects Wi-Fi setups

    A strange two-wheeled creature was skimming through the halls of the Alexis Park Hotel on Sunday--a robot that sniffs out network vulnerabilities.

  • Antenna to boost wireless security

    An optical antenna that uses a geometrically shaped lens promises to bring greater security to wireless networks for businesses, according to British scientists.

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