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    More small- and medium-sized businesses are taking advantage of managed services providers such as Messagelabs, in order to avoid client-based antispam and antivirus applications, which can hamper employees' ability to concentrate on their core job function.

  • Spyware spam latest trend: Clearswift

    A mail filtering company claims spammers are preying on the paranoia of parents and spouses by promoting "spyware" software.

  • US House passes antispam bill

    The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve antispam legislation that could end more than six years of failed attempts to create a federal law restricting unsolicited commercial e-mail.

  • Unexpected twists in Internet law

    Internet law in 2003 was full of surprises.

  • Media chief: Net's a 'moral-free zone'

    The president of media giant News Corp warns that the Internet has become a "moral-free zone," with the medium's future threatened by pornography, spam and rampant piracy.

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  • False promises about ending spam

    CNET News.com's Charles Cooper asks whether the tech industry is only kidding itself about what it will take to fight the plague.

  • Virus writers elude Microsoft's bounty hunt

    A year on, and the company's US$1 million tip-off program has nabbed just one (alleged) virus writer. Is it a bust?

  • Part I: Most popular security issues

    Executives under arrest, charging for e-mail, rogue staff, e-mail spoofing, spyware: it's all here in your first raft of questions to our panel of experts. Additional reading: Beat malware with Firefox, others

  • Finding the perfect teleworking tools

    Technology is allowing workers to stay in contact no matter where they are. How do you choose the right combination of hardware, software, data transport, and voice transport, then secure the whole lot and make sure your organisation is set up to take advantage?

  • Who are these virus writers?

    commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

Reviews (7)

  • Avert your gaze! 8 filtering packages tested

    Just how good are web filtering packages? We put eight of the best head to head in our Australian review.

  • F-Secure Internet Security 2006

    F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.

  • Norton Internet Security 2005

    There's little new in Norton Internet Security for upgraders, and newbies can do much better with ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

  • Broadband: Which plan is for you?

    The broadband business -- plans, peaks, and penalties -- can be confusing to say the least. We line up some of Australia's best.

  • Spyware begone!

    The Internet is littered with spyware, tiny apps that live on your hard drive recording your Internet surfing activities. We look at five antispyware products and recommend the best.

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