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• German anti-hacking law: hijacking security?

  As of last weekend, it has become a crime in Germany to build, sell, obtain or distribute so-called "hacking tools", which experts say will damage overall computer security by severely curtailing legitimate research and analysis, and prevent "good" hackers from discovering and plugging system security holes.

• Mac Office vulnerable to hacks

  Users of Microsoft Office on the Macintosh may find that their product serial number is a tool for hackers.

• Spoiling a wireless hacker's day

  Security tools, features and protocols offer greater protection than ever before. But how do companies reduce the risk of hackers accessing Wi-Fi or 802.11 wireless networks?

• Mac users finally waking up to security

  Following a number of attacks against OS X in 2006, Mac users are finally getting the message that they are not immune, according to an IT security manager responsible for over 5,000 Apple systems.

• Wireless security does it tough in 2002

  2002 has seen an incredible boom in the use of wireless technology. It has also given birth to wireless hacking, an increasingly popular pastime for some of the more curious among us.

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• Spoiling a wireless hacker's day

  Security tools, features and protocols offer greater protection than ever before. But how do companies reduce the risk of hackers accessing Wi-Fi or 802.11 wireless networks?

• Wireless security FAQ

  Can a Pringles can be used as an antenna by hackers? Answers to this and more in our special wireless guide. Additional reading: The connection conundrum: 3G or Wi-Fi?

• Top five don'ts in wireless security

  Securing the enterprise is more important than ever when building wireless networks. Here are the top five things not to do to ensure your networks are secure.

• Who's riding your wireless network?

  Wi-Fi security tools and sound fundamental practices can help safeguard your wireless transmissions from a growing band of hi-tech thieves known as war drivers. Additional reading: Wireless computing 101

• Locking out wireless intruders

  Wireless networks are particularly vulnerable to security breaches and attacks because the signal is wide open so how to keep an eye on your wireless network? Also, is Wireless computing your IT priority?

Reviews (6)

• Apple Boot Camp (beta)

  Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.

• Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch)

  Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.

• Keep hot-spot hackers at bay

  Wi-Fi access is a great convenience, but frankly, it's beginning to worry me.

• Fear and laziness stunt Wi-Fi growth

  Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.

• Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

  Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

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