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  • Kaspersky predicts Vista security holes

    Antivirus experts from Kaspersky Labs have predicted that 90 percent of current malware will run on Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista.

  • Microsoft shares draft of Vista security hooks

    Microsoft has released a first draft of programming interfaces meant to help security firms create products that work with kernel protection features in Windows Vista.

  • Vista hacked at Black Hat

    While Microsoft talked up Windows Vista security at Black Hat, a researcher in another room demonstrated how to hack the operating system.

  • Hackers' role in Windows Server 2003

    Windows core technology guru Rob Short explains how hackers were involved in Windows Server 2003 development, and why not all NT4 applications will run on it.

  • Fighting DoS attacks

    Choosing the right weapon against denial-of-service attacks is more challenging as new technologies hit the shelves. Learn how some enterprises chose solutions, and find out what tech issues came into play.

Features and Case Studies (15)

  • 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?

  • Fighting DoS attacks

    Choosing the right weapon against denial-of-service attacks is more challenging as new technologies hit the shelves. Learn how some enterprises chose solutions, and find out what tech issues came into play.

  • Keeping the door open...and shut

    A Web server opens up your business to the outside world, so how do you keep out those parts of the world you don't like?

  • 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.

  • The Netscaping of Symantec and McAfee

    Vendors Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.

Reviews (7)

  • 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.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security 6.0

    ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton and McAfee to shame with its easy-to-use triple-layer firewall, antivirus, antispam and now antispyware features.

  • Wireless crackdown

    The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

  • Windows 6.0/Longhorn:An early look

    Microsoft aims to integrate fundamental changes and upgrades in the next version of its Windows operating system. We take an early look at the alpha version.

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