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    A reincarnated version of the malicious program WinNuke has surfaced and can affect Windows NT, 2000, XP, and .NET by causing disruption and disablement of network communications.

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    Take a look at Hydra, an embedded server, and see if there is any truth to its "hacker-proof" claims.

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    Blocking unneeded services and apps is an essential security step, but which ports should you leave open? Members suggest resources that can give you the knowledge and tools you need.

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    A reincarnated version of the malicious program WinNuke has surfaced and can affect Windows NT, 2000, XP, and .NET by causing disruption and disablement of network communications.

  • Hacker-proof server: Myth or reality?

    Take a look at Hydra, an embedded server, and see if there is any truth to its "hacker-proof" claims.

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    Firewalls have come a long way since we last looked at them in 2005, and have now become full-blown Unified Threat Management devices. We take a look at the top players.

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    Many network administrators new to Linux find it hard to transition from a point-and-click security configuration interface to one based on editing complicated and hard-to-locate text files. Here are seven easy things administrators can and should do to make their Linux server more secure and significantly reduce the risk they face.

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    After years of being lauded in the Macintosh universe, Intego's NetBarrier is now available for the Windows crowd. But how does it stand up to competitors such as Norton and ZoneAlarm?

  • Wireless security below standard for Olympics: IOC

    The International Olympic Committee doesn't believe wireless security is good enough for their IT set-up at Athens in 2004.

  • ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0

    ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.

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