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    Despite extensive security auditing and development of Vista, the new operating system will not be free of bugs, Microsoft general manager of product security, George Stathakopoulos, concedes.

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  • OS X insecure -- how do you like 'dem Apples?

    Say what you want about how great OS X is, but Apple dropped the ball when it found out there were vulnerabilities in its flagship operating system. It didn't release a patch when the issues became public, didn't ask the company that found the flaws, @Stake, for any time to produce a free fix, and has resorted to spin to save itself further embarrassment.

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    Easily exploited vulnerabilities are a hackers favourite target. Use this updated SANS/FBI list of the top threats to Windows to find out where the hackers may be lurking.

  • Virtual wars: VMware vs Microsoft

    With one new product released, and one about to be, server virtualisation is becoming a reality in the low-end server space. How can virtual servers help you?

  • Critical DirectX flaw affects many Windows systems

    A critical flaw has been discovered in DirectX and exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to run any code on a user's computer.

  • Five steps to designing a secure system with TCB

    Security must be a factor in system design from the beginning. It starts with defining the trusted computing base (TCB). Follow these steps to achieve a secure system.

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    Microsoft has more to do on its new operating system, but this first beta suggests that Windows Vista could be up to par with Linux and Apple Mac OS X.

  • First Take: Microsoft Windows Vista

    Microsoft has more to do on its new operating system, but this first beta suggests that Windows Vista will be up to par with Linux and Apple Mac OS X.

  • Symantec Backup Exec 12

    Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.

  • Duelling databases: Four apps tested

    Databases are by no means an easy product category to understand. Many of the big players now offer free or "light" versions of their databases, but comparing them all is no easy task -- as we found out.

  • Server hassles are virtually solved

    With one new product released, and one about to be, server virtualisation is becoming a reality in the low-end server space. How can virtual servers help you?

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