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  • BusinessWeek site hacked

    Hackers have broken into BusinessWeek's online site and set up an attack scenario in which visitors to a section of the site could have their own computers compromised and their data stolen, a security researcher said on Monday in the US.

  • Unpatched VoIP hole cracked at Black Hat

    Researches have demonstrated a vulnerability in VoIP software which they claim allows a the hacker to take control of a victim's computer.

  • PC hardware can pose rootkit threat

    PC hardware components can provide a way for hackers to sneak malicious code onto a computer, a security researcher warned Wednesday.

  • RSS, Atom feeds may carry security risk

    Reading blogs via popular RSS or Atom feeds may expose computer users to hacker attacks, a security expert warns.

  • Google: We've fixed desktop search tool flaw

    Google has fixed a flaw that allowed hackers to search the contents of a PC running its desktop search tool.

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  • How to hack Windows dialog boxes

    Get more control over your 32-bit Windows applications with Resource Hacker -- it is just what you've been looking for. Find out how to use this handy freeware utility to modify dialog boxes.

  • The weakest security link? It's you

    Despite their role as the last gatekeeper of IT security, many employees lack training and understanding. Additional reading: Shed light on shadow IT groups

  • Windows XP, Office and SQL Server open to new attacks

    Microsoft warns of new flaws that could let hackers manipulate database servers and steal data from users' PCs.

  • 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?

  • The enemy within: firewalls and backdoors

    Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?

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Reviews (8)

  • Norton Internet Security 2006

    Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

  • McAfee VirusScan Home 9.0

    Improved customer support and spyware detection once again make McAfee VirusScan a contender, but new users should opt for a combined antivirus and firewall package instead.

  • Work at home? Here's how to stay secure

    Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

  • Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

    If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

  • Four network maintenance tools tested

    We look at three hardware tools and one software tool for network maintenance.

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