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News (47)

• Waiting for the worm to turn up

  With all the black clothes and fatalism, security researchers here might as well be attending a conference on late Russian authors.

• Hacker posts code to exploit MS bug

  A hacker has surreptitiously posted a program on the Net which gives remote attackers complete control of vulnerable servers running Microsoft's popular Web server software.

• VPN users: The weak link in network security?

  VPNs made it easier for remote workers to connect to the corporate network. But those remote workers also pose a security risk. Follow these tips to mitigate that threat.

• Attack code for Windows flaw heightens risk

  Computer code that exploits a "critical" vulnerability in Windows has been released on the Internet, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory.

• Sun issues patches for critical Java flaws

  Sun Microsystems issued a patch on Tuesday to address seven "highly critical" flaws in its Java Runtime Environment that could allow a malicious attacker to gain remote control over a user's system.

Features and Case Studies (17)

• VPN users: The weak link in network security?

  VPNs made it easier for remote workers to connect to the corporate network. But those remote workers also pose a security risk. Follow these tips to mitigate that threat.

• Highly critical flaw affects NetBSD and OpenBSD

  A vulnerability that can result in a Denial of Service event, privilege escalation, or remote system access has been shown to exist in two popular Unix brands: NetBSD and OpenBSD.

• Microsoft: Behind the firewall

  In a white paper, the software giant gives users a peek of how it secures its computer infrastructure but the document is more rhetorical than real.

• Dreamweaver testing scripts can lead to DB compromise

  Get the details on an important flaw in sites developed with Macromedia Dreamweaver.

• Security group names top software risks

  A security organisation published its fourth annual list of the most vulnerable software on Wednesday, putting network administrators on notice that they need to check their systems.

Reviews (4)

• Norton Internet Security 2008

  While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

• Unwired Wireless Card

  While the speed and pricing plans make it appealing for those who aren't deskbound, Unwired's Wireless Card is cruelled by the lack of true mobility and the Sydney-only coverage, which itself is undeniably patchy.

• Is IE emptying your bank account?

  Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

• KVM from your lounge room: Six KVM packages tested

  The new generation of keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches allows admins to tinker with their systems remotely over an IP connection. We look at six IP KVM packages.

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