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    A "serious security flaw" in Gmail turns Google's e-mail service into a spamming machine, according to a recent security report.

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    Spammers are taking advantage of Google's free Analytics service to track the performance of spam campaigns and boost their business.

  • Google's chastity belt too tight

    Despite claims of "advanced proprietary technology," the search giant's opt-in porn filter proves no better than the primitive tools of the last decade, blocking many harmless sites.

  • Firefox to get phishing shield

    An upcoming version of Firefox will include protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google.

  • New IE may burst pop-up bubble

    Pop-up advertisements have thrived for years despite numerous efforts to eradicate them, but now online marketers are seriously wondering whether the Web's most detested ad format is about to meet its match: Microsoft.

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    Conroy scraps filter blacklist

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    Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.

  • Netscape 8

    If you haven't looked at Netscape in a while, version 8 is worth it for its added security and extra features.

  • New IE may burst pop-up bubble

    Pop-up advertisements have thrived for years despite numerous efforts to eradicate them, but now online marketers are seriously wondering whether the Web's most detested ad format is about to meet its match: Microsoft.

  • Avert your gaze! 8 filtering packages tested

    Just how good are web filtering packages? We put eight of the best head to head in our Australian review.

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