Network security: The week in review. Wireless networks face a new threat, next-generation worms will be faster and stealthier, hackers and security experts cross paths in Vegas.
Japanese wireless phone giant NTT DoCoMo has warned the company's 24 million mobile Internet service subscribers that a malicious email could be making its way to their phones. Is this another sign hackers are turning their attention to wireless devices?
Las Vegas plays host to two separate security conferences this week--one for people who guard computer systems, another for those who break into them.
The days when you might have left your virtual front door unlocked are long gone. More and more organisations are experiencing unauthorised use of computer systems. And, if experts are right, it's only going to get worse! Read ZDNet's comprehensive guide on Net security, and start protecting yourself.
Should you be concerned about wireless security? Yes, at least according to Chris O'Ferrell, chief technology officer of wireless technology company Netsec.
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Finding out where a network is most vulnerable can give you an honest look at the situation. How can penetration testing assist.
An optical antenna that uses a geometrically shaped lens promises to bring greater security to wireless networks for businesses, according to British scientists.
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The International Olympic Committee doesn't believe wireless security is good enough for their IT set-up at Athens in 2004.
Tracking down wireless hackers is getting easier, but there are still bugs to work out.
For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.
McAfee Total Protection 2007 does what it says on the label -- it protects your PC from all sorts of nasty attacks, albeit at a fairly high cost to your system performance, especially on older PCs.
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.
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