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    A fatal flaw with the DNS (Domain Name System) was currently being exploited in internet attacks and more attacks were likely, the security researcher who discovered the flaw said on Thursday in the US

  • DNS disaster: first attacks reported

    The first attacks that are likely to have stemmed from a serious Domain Name System flaw have been reported.

  • Pfizer PCs used to relay Viagra spam

    Spammers have hijacked computers at drug manufacturer Pfizer, causing them to send junk e-mails advertising the company's product Viagra.

  • Salesforce staff speared by phishers

    Salesforce.com has revealed few details about a security breach caused by a phishing attack against an employee that surrended internal customer database details.

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    There are signs that hackers attacked key parts of the backbone of the Internet on Tuesday, but no damage seems to have been done, experts said.

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    Enterprise technology development and improvement rarely takes place as quickly as most IT managers would like, but blaming that lack of speed on the inherent complexity of the problems involved can sometimes be a lazy knee-jerk reaction.

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  • Hacking techniques help security: HP

    HP is to launch a penetration-testing service for businesses in October using controlled exploit code.

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    Implementing a wireless networking system can result in serious security problems if the system is not properly secured. To help you close security holes, here are a few wireless networking solutions.

  • UNIX tools track down hackers

    Catching malicious hackers isn't impossible. With the right tools, you can gather important information to help stop hack attacks. How can you use common UNIX tools to hunt down network attackers?

  • How ethical hacking saved the day

    What should you do if your hacked servers are being used for illegal purposes? Read this case study to find out.

  • You've been hacked: what to do in the first hour

    The hair stands up on the back of your neck, and you feel the first bead of sweat roll down the side of your face: You've been hacked. But what do you do first?

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    You may be enjoying the convenience of a newly installed wireless solution, but how many strangers are doing the same with your network?

  • Intruder alert

    Your data is important to you, but do you know if others are trying to get at it? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • Fear and laziness stunt Wi-Fi growth

    Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 is the best software firewall available to PC users today.

  • Networking for smarts

    In this product review, we look at tools that can monitor network performance.

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