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• Cyberattacks outstripping defences

  Cyberattacks today have become so complex that there may be no real way to completely protect against them, internet security researchers have warned.

• Aussie businesses want insurance

  While plain old assurances might be enough for businesses overseas, it seems Australian companies want a little bit more than a pat on the back--they want insurance as well.

• Europe divided on IT crime

  Two European initiatives aiming to create laws to combat computer crime are in danger of making an already confused legal situation even more baffling for IT managers.

• Commentary: Virus school?

  It's unwise for security vendors to say they will never hire students who studied virus-writing in school.

• Viruses: still the bane for business

  Although it's still at the top of the ranks in infection rates, Klez isn't the only worm companies should be worried about.

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  Sydney is far too unsafe for President Bush

  If Sydney is so unsafe that during his visit, the US president has to be followed around by a huge black helicopter that blocks mobile phone signals, I think he should stay at home and use video conferencing instead.

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• Commentary: Virus school?

  It's unwise for security vendors to say they will never hire students who studied virus-writing in school.

• Ready to install SP2?

  Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.

• Microsoft's efforts to close windows of vulnerability

  Preview Microsoft XP's SP2 security update.

• Viruses: still the bane for business

  Although it's still at the top of the ranks in infection rates, Klez isn't the only worm companies should be worried about.

• Viruses: Should IT managers do more?

  Australian IT managers and CIOs are aware of the havoc viruses can wreak on their systems. But are organisations doing enough to protect themselves against this threat?

Reviews (31)

• Ready to install SP2?

  Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users.

• Will SP2 protect your system?

  Some users shut out of key security upgrades

• A look at ZoneAlarm Security Suite

  A look at ZoneAlarm Security Suite

• Know thy enemy--you might be surprised who's hacking you

  This week I'd like to call your attention to a report that provides an insider's view of what happens when teenage hackers use hundreds of open-port PCs like yours and mine to shut down Web sites in what is commonly known as a distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS).

• Does your malfunctioning PC have a virus?

  Today's PC viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and blended threats can cause run-of-the-mill Windows or application problems, that could also be caused by your typical hardware or software malfunction. Here are some suggestions for determining if a PC has a virus.

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