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• 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.

• FAQ: Windows on a Mac

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

• More IE threats surface

  Two new Microsoft Internet Explorer threats haven't been patched and since one of them is addressed in Windows XP Service Pack 2, users may have to wait until the release of that Service Pack.

• IE flaw puts Windows XP SP2 at risk

  Flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could launch a remote attack on systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, says security firm.

• 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.

• What's the best hosted virtualisation suite?

  A lot of the fuss behind virtualisation is focused around the datacentre. That's all well and good, but there is a whole world of virtualisation for workstations where competition for the best suite is red-hot and constantly improving.

• Vista essentials: A business guidebook

  After more than three years in the making, Windows Vista was unveiled to corporate users late last year. This guide covers everything a business needs to know before embracing the new operating system.

• Why SP2 might crash Windows XP

  Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on a PC with a "Prescott" CPU and certain chip sets can cause it to fail to reboot completely. The problem can be solved with a workaround or a BIOS update.

• 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?

• Microsoft security boss tackles product problems, phishing

  Microsoft's global head of product security, George Stathakopoulos, is leading the company's efforts to dam the rising tide of security problems.

• Microsoft: URL spoofing is not a security risk

  Microsoft has rejected claims from security researchers that a recently discovered spoofing technique on Internet Explorer is a security vulnerability

• Windows: Walking on broken glass

  Microsoft has unveiled a flurry of critical security alerts for Windows. Get the details on Microsoft Security Bulletins MS04-029 through MS04-038 and learn what you need to do to protect your systems.

• Longhorn could be tough sell for Microsoft

  After five years without a major update to Windows, Microsoft will find plenty of willing buyers for Longhorn next year. Or will it?

• Microsoft launches new Aust security effort

  Microsoft is gearing up to hold another series of security summits in Australia amid concern over a serious IE flaw and criticism of the time taken to deal with security issues.

• 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.

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