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  • Nimda worm yet to strike Down Under

    Australians are safe for the time being from being infected by the latest worm, which is spreading fast throughout the world just five hours after being released.

  • Old worms make like spring chickens

    Two computer worms found last summer topped the charts in March, highlighting the difficulty of eliminating the more successful digital pests from the Internet.

  • Is Microsoft liable for Nimda?

    Nimda, Code Red, Love Bug, Melissa--every major virus or worm targets security holes in Microsoft products. Billions are lost as a result. Will lawyers hold Microsoft accountable?

  • Viruses: Is the worst yet to come?

    Although the threat of computer viruses has been a latent concern for well over a decade, experts have warned that a massive viral outbreak has the potential to seriously compromise the very backbone of the Internet. ZDNet Australia takes a look at the viruses of 2001, and the threats for the future.

  • Dissecting the deadly worm

    Security consultants stressed Friday that, while the spread of the disruptive Nimda worm has slowed, many companies are having difficulties rousting the malicious program from their networks.

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  • Viruses: Is the worst yet to come?

    Although the threat of computer viruses has been a latent concern for well over a decade, experts have warned that a massive viral outbreak has the potential to seriously compromise the very backbone of the Internet. ZDNet Australia takes a look at the viruses of 2001, and the threats for the future.

  • Squashing the next worm

    Another virus, another epidemic. What will it take for the public to patch?

  • 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?

  • Assessing the threat: Symantec's 2003 security report

    The latest in Symantec's annual threat assessments seems to suggest that we are more vulnerable, but better protected than we have ever been.

  • Worms--who's the deadliest of them all?

    Klez tops the list of most virulent viruses, according to a new survey. The worm has hit more than 7 percent of PCs all over the world--beating out SirCam and Nimda for deadliness.

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  • Microsoft accidentally distributes virus

    Microsoft accidentally sent the virulent Nimda worm to South Korean developers when it distributed Korean-language versions of Visual Studio .Net that carried the virus, the software company has acknowledged.

  • Nimda hits both Windows and Web systems alike

    A fast-spreading worm is challenging both network administrators and home users worldwide. Find out how to prevent and remove this new worm.

  • Ban Outlook--now

    Steven Vaughan-Nichols says the easiest way to combat Outlook worms is by getting rid of the program. But for IT managers whose users are addicted to Outlook, here's how you can sidestep those security holes.

  • Reviews News: Notebooks and niche software

    With the non-stop improvement of chips by Intel and AMD, it's no wonder there are new notebooks on the market every other day.

  • A top-notch virus buster

    For zapping viruses, worms, and other malicious code, you can't go wrong with Norton AntiVirus 2003. But current AntiVirus users need not upgrade.

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