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  • Worms hit right on schedule

    Computer worms often strike about 30 days after Microsoft releases software patches. MS just released four patches, so the clock is ticking. But Robert Vamosi says this time might be different.

  • Security's the message for Exchange

    Microsoft hatches plans for a new Exchange Server e-mail system, with improved security and a facelift for Outlook, in the software's first major upgrade in nearly two years.

  • Critical flaw found in MS Office for Mac

    Microsoft has acknowledged that its popular Office applications for the Macintosh have a critical security flaw that leaves users' systems open to attack by worms and online vandals.

  • Viral, bogus MS bulletins shuttered

    The Web sites of two bogus Microsoft security bulletins have been closed down after they were discovered to contain malicious code that could cripple infected computers.

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    The latest mass-mailing virus called Wallon is spreading via HTML e-mail and can destroy the Windows Media Player.

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  • Security's the message for Exchange

    Microsoft hatches plans for a new Exchange Server e-mail system, with improved security and a facelift for Outlook, in the software's first major upgrade in nearly two years.

  • IT Manager's January top 10

    Storage, certifications and viruses--IT managers continue to grapple with a broad range of issues. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some of the hot topics facing tech leaders this month.

  • Hackers could target critical VBA flaw

    help/how to Find out what you need to know about a widespread flaw in Visual Basic for Applications that affects many Windows systems.

  • 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.

  • Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

    The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

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  • Security's the message for Exchange

    Microsoft hatches plans for a new Exchange Server e-mail system, with improved security and a facelift for Outlook, in the software's first major upgrade in nearly two years.

  • ZoneAlarm with Antivirus

    Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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