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If Sydney is so unsafe that during his visit, the US president has to be followed around by a huge black helicopter that blocks mobile phone signals, I think he should stay at home and use video conferencing instead.
The latest Internet Threat Survey from Symantec is a whopping 120 pages and unlike in its previous reports, the company has avoided any mention of malware for Apple's OS X.
How can you interest young people in the noble professions of programming and computer security while discouraging the glamorous world of illegal hacking? It's not easy.
It's unwise for security vendors to say they will never hire students who studied virus-writing in school.
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A survey of IT security managers and administrators, found that 54 per cent believe their organisation is not doing enough to combat cybercrime.
Many apps, especially P2P and IM software, install programs in the background that can jeopardise security. Use PestPatrol to detect and remove them.
In 2002, users and companies got a respite from the disruptive viruses of 2001. But a more sophisticated generation of worms is on the way.
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ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.
Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.
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