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  • Troubleshooting Trojan horses

    Firewalls and network policies don't always protect desktop systems from careless users. Use these tips to make sure your system cleanup is complete.

  • Skype encryption too tough for German police

    VoIP provider Skype's encryption creates serious problems for the German Federal Police Office(BKA) according to Jrg Ziercke, BKA president.

  • 2007: How was it for Apple?

    ZDNet Australia takes an iLook at the Year that was for Apple.

  • Security firm hires teenager accused of writing Sasser virus

    Sven Jaschan, an 18-year-old from Waffensen in Lower Saxony, who is also thought to be behind the Netsky virus and is currently awaiting trial for writing the Sasser worm, could be about to start work with German firewall company Securepoint.

  • Virus attacks fall

    The threat of infection by mass-mailed viruses is decreasing, according to reports, while tailored attacks are on the increase.

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  • The secure Mac: myth or legend?

    Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

  • Troubleshooting Trojan horses

    Firewalls and network policies don't always protect desktop systems from careless users. Use these tips to make sure your system cleanup is complete.

  • Make or break with Windows XP SP2

    Learn about the plethora of security enhancements that Microsoft has included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, and how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications.

Reviews (1)

  • BitDefender Antivirus 10

    BitDefender Antivirus 10 is a solid antivirus and antispyware solution, offering two-year subscriptions for the price of one elsewhere; however, it could be faster, offer built-in help, and uninstall better.

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