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    Although Apple is selling its new Mac OS X Leopard operating system on its improved security, researchers at Heise Security have already found fault with its firewall.

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    A Windows feature that automatically searches for Wi-Fi connections can be exploited by hackers, a security researcher has warned.

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    IE has come out the clear leader in an ad-hoc test of browser security. What does Microsoft know that others don't?

  • Samba servers vulnerable to DoS attacks

    The Samba Team released on Tuesday a patch to fix two flaws that could result in disruptions for networks using the widely installed Unix and Linux software.

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    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

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    We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.

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    Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

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    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

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  • NAS for the rest of us: 4 storage solutions

    We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.

  • Seven mail servers tested

    Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

  • ZoneAlarm with Antivirus

    Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.

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