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  • Actor's death exploited by cybercriminals

    The death of actor Heath Ledger has prompted cybercriminals to trick unsuspecting fans into downloading malware via infected Web sites, security company Trend Micro has warned.

  • Thousands of mobile devices left in Sydney taxis: Survey

    Lost your mobile phone, pocket personal computer/personal digital assistant or laptop? There's a good chance you've left it in a taxi. And you're less likely to reclaim your property than for it to stay missing.

  • Biometrics: The body and soul of security

    In the wake of the World Trade Centre attacks in the US, biometrics vendors world-wide have been caught making all sorts of promises regarding the effectiveness of their particular solutions. ZDNet Australia investigates biometrics and its ramifications.

  • New player steps into data encryption market

    Information security solutions provider Pointsec Mobile Technologies is gearing up to take on the Australian market after it's official entry in the country a month ago.

  • Anti-Bush site subscribers exposed on Google

    Subscribers to MoveOn.org's mailing lists may have found their interest in the anti-Bush political site a matter of public record.

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    Datacentres should have kitchens

    There's a standard checklist of items you'll need to include for a datacentre: raised flooring, easy access to redundant power supplies, an air conditioner the size of a small hotel room, but the chances are you don't have a kitchen on there.

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  • Top tips for security staff

    There are some security practices every worker should be aware of. ZDNet Australia offers an easy step-by-step guide to make educating your employees easy.

  • KVM switches reviewed

    The new generation of keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches allows admins to tinker with their systems remotely over an IP connection. We look at six options.

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  • Frequent fliers: The biometric guinea pigs

    Before he starts work every day, Oscar Carranza places his hand in a biometric scanner that traces the contours of his palm and compares them to digital records in the airport's central database.

  • KVM from your lounge room: Six KVM packages tested

    The new generation of keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches allows admins to tinker with their systems remotely over an IP connection. We look at six IP KVM packages.

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