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• Georgian president suffers cyberattack

  The website of the Georgian president was the subject of a distributed-denial-of-service attack over the weekend.

• Facebook admits it's the in thing for spammers

  The popular social-networking site Facebook is coming under increased attack by spammers and phishers, the company's security chief has revealed.

• Security flaws unearthed in Google's Android

  Researchers have found some holes in Google's Android SDK that could make the software vulnerable to hack attacks.

• AFL teams a danger on the Web: Google

  Google has flagged the Web sites of 10 AFL clubs as potentially dangerous, preventing visitors from accessing the teams' sites via the search engine.

• Chinese hackers attack Australian govt networks

  Chinese computer hackers have once again been accused of launching attacks on classified Australian government computer networks.

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  Duel of the fates: Atlassian and Omnidrive

  Only a few years ago Atlassian and Omnidrive were the flag carriers for Australia's Web 2.0 movement. But recent developments have shown just how different the outcomes for start-up companies and entrepreneurs can be.

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• A globetrotter's guide to cyber crime

  Is the war on cyber crime as simple as pointing the finger at China, Russia and the US? We investigate whether these parts of the world are being unfairly blamed.

• Crisis strikes: What do you do next?

  The corporate Web site is gone and a hacker has made off with the database. The company's reputation is at stake. What crisis management tactics should be employed?

• Russia's cybercrime-fighting Bond villain

  Antivirus guru Eugene Kaspersky says the lure of fame and fortune have resulted in a higher number of criminal activity on the Internet.

• Microsoft: Security requires teamwork

  At the RSA Conference Europe 2004 in Barcelona, Microsoft gave an upbeat assessment of its campaign to improve security.

• Security: Firms must keep their eye on the ball

  Sophisticated attackers will use known vulnerabilities to gain access to and steal from corporate networks - it's not enough just to lock the doors any more.

Reviews (5)

• Sick of IE? Try a new Web browser

  Internet Explorer is easy to use -- it's in every Windows installation. But there are reasons why you may want to look at browser alternatives.

• Don't fire until you see the whites of their IP

  Firewall software isn't optional for anyone anymore. Sure, Windows XP has an inbuilt firewall, but for real security you need a meatier option.How well does Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 protect you?

• Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

  Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

• Norton Internet Security 2000

  In light of the fact that the Internet has many more threats other than viruses, responsible companies protect their networks with firewall software. Symantec Australia has released Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2000

• VelociRaptor Firewall Appliance

  Security-conscious companies with limited budgets and small IT staffs should consider Axent Technologies VelociRaptor firewall appliance to provide powerful network security with straightforward setup and management.

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