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• Microsoft flagged Symantec software as spyware

  Microsoft has corrected a mistake in its anti-spyware product that flagged some Symantec security tools as malicious software.

• 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.

• Is MS AntiSpyware worth your time?

  The anti-spyware software recently announced by Microsoft is now mature enough to evaluate but is it a godsend?

• Fight back against spyware

  Spyware is a growing annoyance for users and organisations. With these techniques, you can help get spyware under control.

• Windows 7 beta: We like it

  Windows 7 will be one of Microsoft's greatest operating systems, if it fulfils the promise shown by the unofficial beta version we have been testing for the past couple of days.

• 2007: How was it for security?

  Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

• 10 ways to secure borderless networks

  Traditional security models are dependent on "border patrol" via firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention system and other perimeter protection methods. In new, borderless networks, the focus shifts to protection of the data itself. Here are 10 technologies you should be looking at to help secure your borderless network.

• 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.

• 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.

• Symantec coughs up latest virus remedy

  The software maker takes the wraps off its upcoming Norton Antivirus 2004, pitching the updated security software as an antidote to complex viruses such as the MSBlast worm.

• Is Mac OS X weaker than Windows?

  Alarmist advice and unbacked claims by security software vendor Symantec has the Macintosh community up in arms.

• 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.

• The pros and cons of Windows Firewall

  Is Windows Firewall up to the task of securing your network? We delve into the details of this host-based stateful firewall and weigh its pros and cons.

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