News (13)

  • Neighbourhood watch on the Net

    Knock-knock, who's really there? Small business and home users flock to a new site that aims to identify the Net's shady characters.

  • Sophos zips up 'theoretical' flaw in AV software

    Sophos updated its antivirus engine on Wednesday to plug a security hole that allowed virus writers to manipulate compressed files and avoid detection by the antivirus software's scans.

  • Internet security threats: Protect yourself

    Someday they're going to get to you. Your Web site. Your company network. The portable PCs you and your employees use to work at home and on the road. As long as they're connected to the Internet or to each other, they're vulnerable. And that means your business is at risk.

  • Flaws found in RealNetworks media player

    Two flaws in RealNetworks' popular media player could let attackers commandeer Windows computers running the software, a security company has warned.

  • Flaw found in Sophos antivirus

    Sophos has announced a flaw in its flagship antivirus product, but said that it is working on fixes.

Features and Case Studies (5)

  • Protecting our borders: IT stands guard

    Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • Security vendor survey: Will they side with the government?

    Security software vendors may soon side with US government authorities and intentionally fail to report "certain spyware" to customers if ordered by a court to remain quiet, according to a survey of leading firms.

  • Security: Are you fully armed?

    Security is like an onion: getting to the heart of it makes people cry a lot. But in order to protect your systems, security vendors are now recommending an onion-like multilayered approach.

  • Security tools: Plugging network holes

    With the increasing demands of today's network security, more and more network professionals are looking for ways to quickly locate and fix holes in their security matrix. Which tools can help?

Reviews (10)

  • AVG Internet Security 8.0

    AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

    Despite the interface redesign, the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a grab bag of security and system performance tools. It'll keep your PC safe, but we think there are other products on the market that do so with greater ease.

  • PC-cillin Internet Security 2004

    With a firewall and an antispam tool built right in, PC-cillin gives you more for your money than other antivirus apps on the market do.

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