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  • Data attack cripples SCO Web site

    For the third time this year, unknown attackers deluged the SCO Group's Web site with enough data to make it inaccessible.

  • Security pro: Windows easier to 'own'

    Microsoft has been waiting for security researchers to say that its Windows operating system has a lower total cost of ownership. One finally has, but that's not good news.

  • Security pros warn of critical flaws in Kerberos

    Vulnerabilities in a technology widely used for network authentication have left computers running Unix, Linux and Apple Computer's Mac OS X potentially open to attack.

  • SCO attacks keep coming back

    More Internet attacks cut off access to the SCO Group's servers this past weekend and again on Monday, as the Unix software company struggled to stop the hackers.

  • Universities, research centres clean up after attacks

    Academic supercomputing labs continue to clean up Linux and Solaris servers targeted by unknown attackers over the last month, as law enforcement officials investigate the crimes.

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  • Security pro: Windows easier to 'own'

    Microsoft has been waiting for security researchers to say that its Windows operating system has a lower total cost of ownership. One finally has, but that's not good news.

  • You've been hacked: How to prevent future attacks

    You've discovered that your system has been compromised, and you've taken the initial steps to recover. Now it's time to defend yourself.

  • Hackers: Under the hood

    Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.

  • Linux/Unix viruses demand special attention

    When developing your company's virus protection strategy, don't forget that Linux and Unix systems need to be protected as well.

  • Linux's TCO: Not free but still impressive

    Determining Linux's total cost of ownership (TCO) isn't easy. A wide variety of factors (from hardware to support and server numbers) come into play. A recent study clearly indicates that it can be quite cost effective for some installations.

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Reviews (1)

  • Is IE emptying your bank account?

    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.

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