Paying independent security researchers a bounty for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities is not the best way to protect users, according to Microsoft.
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An Internet Security Report released by Symantec has revealed that Australia has joined the ranks of international hacker sources.
Internet security experts are gathering at a secretive conference later this week to strategise in their fight against cybercriminals.
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Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?
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The hair stands up on the back of your neck, and you feel the first bead of sweat roll down the side of your face: You've been hacked. But what do you do first?
A group of four Polish hackers published code to an open security mailing list that can take advantage of a major vulnerability in the Sendmail mail server.
Can your multiple-lines of defence truly protect your network from modern methods of intrusion when you've left the key under the mat?
You may be enjoying the convenience of a newly installed wireless solution, but how many strangers are doing the same with your network?
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.
When the Blaster, MS/SQL, and Sobig worms made their appearance on the scene in 2003, one thing became clear: none of the worms was initially stopped with antivirus software.
The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.
Howard Schmidt is convinced that post-Sept. 11, cybersecurity will transform the information technology world--for better or for worse. Do you agree?
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