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• Is there method in Microsoft's security buys?

  The software giant has been scooping up companies in the security field, but analysts wonder what it all adds up to.

• Inside Vista's Security Center

  The Security Center in the Windows Vista October Community Technical Preview (CTP) is sporting a status bar titled Spyware Protection. Here's a closer look at the Spyware Protection status bar and explore the implications of it presence.

• To catch a spy: Anti-spyware tools reviewed

  Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.

• Symantec to roll out Veritas integration plans

  Symantec's chief executive officer said Monday in the US that the company will announce next week the first steps in integration following its mega-merger with storage maker Veritas--including executive appointments.

• FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client Protection

  Product marks company's entry into market for desktop security products for businesses, but not much is known about it yet.

• SMB Series: Secure your perimeter

  This guide is aimed at helping small and medium businesses stay safe.

• FAQ: Windows on a Mac

  There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

• Allchin: Buy Vista for the security

  If you aren't impressed by the OS update's flash new features, consider getting Vista for its tougher defences, Windows chief Jim Allchin says.

• FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista

  From features and requirements to versions and release dates, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming update to the dominant operating system.

• Microsoft's alpha tester

  If anyone has a right to complain about buggy Microsoft products, it's Ron Markezich, the software maker's chief information officer. In this interview, he tackles several issues including the company's no Linux policy.

• Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

  Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

• Browser wars: Episode II

  Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?

• IE is evolving, but is it enough?

  Internet Explorer is getting its first update in two years. Many want more, but Microsoft still says no new browser until Longhorn.

• The threat of Browser Helper Objects

  A feature in Internet Explorer allows attackers to hijack secure financial transactions from unsuspecting users. Australian banks targeted include ANZ, National, and Westpac. How can you protect yourself?

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