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    A hacker who wants to attack your systems will start by trying to gather information about them. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your Windows server information.

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    Black Hat is not just about breaking and entering this year as Windows Vista and IE7 come under the spotlight.

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    This guide on threat management is aimed at showing companies how to heighten their security awareness and strengthen their perimeter.

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    Get more control over your 32-bit Windows applications with Resource Hacker -- it is just what you've been looking for. Find out how to use this handy freeware utility to modify dialog boxes.

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