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News (138)

• Anti-spyware demo turns malware double agent

  A strain of malware disguised as anti-spyware has become the latest double-agent in multi-step "convergence" crime online.

• Cybercriminals shrinking botnets to foil detection

  Cybercriminals are downsizing their botnets to try and trick software security companies.

• IT managers ignorant of emerging net threats: Websense

  Most information technology managers are ignorant of emerging Internet threats, a survey by employee Internet management software provider Websense said today.

• 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.

• Rootkit numbers rocketing up: McAfee

  Rootkits, used by hackers to hide malicious software, are on the rise and becoming more complex, according to security company McAfee.

Blogs (7)

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  Beijing Olympics? Paranoia will protect your data

  If you're heading to the Beijing Olympics to cut deals, schmooze and booze, don't leave your laptop and mobile with your hosts for a second and watch your gadgets very, very carefully. Of course, it might cost you a deal because you're acting weird, but your data will be safe.

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  Sydney is far too unsafe for President Bush

  If Sydney is so unsafe that during his visit, the US president has to be followed around by a huge black helicopter that blocks mobile phone signals, I think he should stay at home and use video conferencing instead.

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  Greedy Apple users will trust anyone

  A "jailbreak" Web site created earlier this week is already attracting hordes of iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to free their devices from the digital shackles attached by Jobs and co.

• Confessions of a naked Mac user

  I caved in. I had all intentions of pre-emptively spending my $900 government handout on a $700 HP netbook this weekend. But I was pwned by a shiny little MacBook in about the time it took white hat Charlie Miller to hack its upscale brother, the MacBook Air.

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  Symantec quits beating the 'OS X malware' drum

  The latest Internet Threat Survey from Symantec is a whopping 120 pages and unlike in its previous reports, the company has avoided any mention of malware for Apple's OS X.

Features and Case Studies (37)

• 2007: How was it for security?

  Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

• 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.

• Who are these virus writers?

  commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

• Beware of the new breed of hackers

  Hackers are shifting their focus from committing acts of cybervandalism toward carrying out more targeted attacks. Can they be stopped?

• Security solutions tout early warning signs

  Experts recommend the leading brands of malware warning solutions, along with strategies on how they can be deployed most effectively.

Reviews (10)

• 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.

• Norton Internet Security 2007

  Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioral monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.

• Kaspersky Internet Security 6

  Kaspersky Internet Security 6 provides thorough protection against online threats, but ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6 remains a better buy.

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

  In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

• 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.

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