Disabling the majority of features in a Web browser may be the safest bet to keep malicious hackers at bay, says a US based IT security watchdog.
A security researcher at ShmooCon on Saturday demonstrated, but did not release, a tool that turns the PCs of unknowing Web surfers into hacker help.
Security experts demand more vigilance by Web-hosts to curb the explosion in malware-infected Web sites, which are appearing at a rate of 30,000 per day, according to Sophos.
A recently discovered security weakness in the widely used Acrobat Reader software could put Net users at more risk than previously thought, experts warned on Thursday in the US.
A consultant from McAfee Foundstone has shown how to map the internal network on a public kiosk running Citrix XenApp.
In part two of 'Securing Microsoft', we learn how the company slowly became more intimate with the security community. Microsoft's slow shift to focus more on security came to a head with Vista, with more money spent in securing Vista than anybody has ever been invested into securing any piece of software before.
The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?
Google's recent announcement of Android has sparked a debate over whether the mobile Linux platform will prove more secure than Apple's proprietary iPhone.
Despite Apple's public claim that its engineers "designed Safari to be secure from day one," researchers have already found several dangerous flaws. Here are several steps you can take to disable various features in Safari to reduce the risk of hacker attacks.
Security weaknesses in Microsoft's server and browser software are taking their toll on Australian Internet banking sites.
ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.
McAfee VirusScan 7.0 is a top-notch virus slayer for first-time users, but unless you use Outlook Express or Eudora, VirusScan 6.0 users won't need to upgrade.
If you don't mind paying for Web browser features found nowhere else, Opera 8's the browser for you.
Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.
Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. We examine the two products, and other e-mail clients available today, so you can see if replacing Outlook really is an option.
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