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    With one new Web site compromised every 14 seconds, including some of the biggest names, it's almost impossible to tell what's a "trustworthy" Web site. But who's at fault for exposing Internet users?

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    Apple's OS X remains a safe option when compared to Microsoft Windows XP or its successor, Vista, according to antivirus firm Sophos.

  • Mac virus author admits coding difficulties

    The proof of concept Mac OS X virus, which was discovered late last week and dubbed Macarena, includes comments in the code that indicate the author had a difficult time creating the malware.

  • 'Network aware' viruses storm AU charts

    Half of the 10 most virulent viruses last month were 'network aware', meaning they spread using the file system protocol of an organisation, according to IT security firm Sophos.

  • Bugbear knocks off Klez in Australia

    Bugbear is on the way to overtaking Klez as the most prevalent virus in Australia, this week knocking Klez off the top of security companies' "top ten" virus lists. In many cases it's the first time in several months Klez hasn't topped the list.

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  • Blasting the MSBlast worm

    MSBlast is the latest worm to infect Windows 2000 and XP machines. Follow these steps to detect and eliminate the worm.

  • Worm attacks Google, Microsoft and the Hungarian Prime Minister

    The latest variant of the Zafi worm was discovered on Wednesday and unlike the previous two variants, Zafi.C has been coded to launch a DDoS attack against Google.com, Microsoft.com and miniszterelnok.hu, which is the Web site of the Hungarian Prime Minister.

  • Microsoft calm over new twist in Bagle saga

    Microsoft is cautiously optimistic that attempts to spread new variants of the Bagle virus exploiting an older vulnerability in its e-mail products will not be successful.

  • Nolor worm threat minor: anti-virus experts

    Anti-virus companies have played down the threat from the Nolor (aka Cailont) mass-mailing e-mail worm, a "garden variety" virus that spreads by sending itself to Windows address book entries through an executable attachment.

  • The hacker challenge

    Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

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