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Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for vulnerabilities in its Windows and Office software, but left several known Word zero-day flaws without a patch.
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In the name of education, Microsoft invites security researchers to infiltrate Windows systems.
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A survey of IT security managers and administrators, found that 54 per cent believe their organisation is not doing enough to combat cybercrime.
Security expert Bruce Schneier looks at how cryptography has blossomed from a secretive NSA technology to a global public tool.
David Litchfield, the UK security expert at the centre of the current Oracle security scare, sets the record straight.
At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.
With the ReadyNAS Pro, Netgear has proven it's still king of the hill. However, some interface quirks, inelegant recovery from catastrophic volume failure, and poor volume, user and share management may put some users off.
With webOS, Palm goes past matching its competitors and offers something more. The Pre might not be a home run, but it is an indication of good things to come.
Microsoft's Hyper-V is a solid virtualisation platform that's compatible with a wide range of modern server hardware.
The Asus WL-500W is a good choice only for advanced users who will take advantage of some of router's USB features and aren't afraid to wade into those waters without help.
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